Hot dog! SONIC unveils four new flavors

March 3, 2011

SONIC, America’s Drive-In, has rolled out four new premium beef hot dogs, all of which add a twist to the ballpark classics.

Dear Nashvillians: Church’s Chicken is sorry

March 3, 2011

Atlanta-based Church’s Chicken has offered the people of Nashville, Tenn., an apology for “not delivering on a promise of exceptional customer service and…

Dunkin’ Donuts mobile campaign targets Boston sports fans

March 3, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a location-based mobile marketing campaign for fans of Boston sports teams. The Canton, Mass.-based company implemented the Scvngr…

Has Ronald McDonald been demoted?

March 2, 2011

While McDonald’s continues diversifying its menu, focusing on Angus burgers and McCafe drinks, and modernizing its restaurants with WiFi and fireplaces, Ronald…

Baskin-Robbins having a lucky March

March 2, 2011

Baskin-Robbins’ newest flavor creation, Lucky Mint, has rolled out just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The offering features mint chocolate…

Cellit researches mobile marketing tips

March 2, 2011

Chicago-based Cellit, a provider of mobile customer relationship management (CRM) systems for restaurants, analyzed more than 25 million text messages sent to…

Jersey Mike’s launches biggest fundraiser to date

March 1, 2011

Manasquan, N.J.-based Jersey Mike’s Subs is marking its 55th year in business with its biggest fundraiser to date.

McDonald’s toy set angers U.K. parents

March 1, 2011

McDonald’s has found itself on the defensive again. Still grappling with a Happy Meal ban in San Francisco and a lawsuit filed by the Center for Science in…

Krispy Kreme goes bananas for spring

March 1, 2011

Krispy Kreme is getting nostalgic for spring. From now through April 24, the chain has re-created its classic banana and chocolate offerings, including:

Arby’s new ad campaign lightens the mood

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 28, 2011

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. continues to embrace an aggressive turnaround plan developed last year to boost sales and profits. The latest effort entails a new…

Burger King shakes up operations efforts

February 28, 2011

Burger King Corp. has aligned its global brand management and operations teams, effective immediately, to create a single, global brand marketing and…

Dunkin’ Donuts bulks up breakfast, Twitter promo

February 28, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts has beefed up breakfast with its new Big ‘N Toasty Breakfast Sandwich.The item’s launch is complemented by one of the brand’s biggest Twitter…

Chick-fil-A celebrates Heinz’s new ketchup packet

February 28, 2011

Chick-fil-A restaurants will celebrate Free FryDay March 4 by offering a free medium order of Waffle Potato Fries between 2 and 4 p.m. The giveaway promotion…

Taco Bell stands tall with 88-cent deal

February 28, 2011

Although the class action lawsuit over Taco Bell’s beef authenticity was brought forth in mid-January, and the chain has since rolled out an extensive and…

Jack in the Box promotion raises 275K

February 27, 2011

Jack in the Box restaurants’ third annual antenna ball promotion raised $275,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Philly McDonald’s shakes up McCafé Line

February 27, 2011

McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Region are shaking up the chain’s wildly successful McCafé line. The 300-unit region has introduced its new…

Pizza Patrón expanding QSP model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain preps for throwback 25th anniversary promotion.  

Chick-fil-A goes bananas for new milkshake

February 24, 2011

Chick-fil-A will roll out its new banana pudding milkshake Feb. 28. The southern classic will be available nationwide through June 4.

Boston named Subway’s Market of the Year

February 24, 2011

Subway restaurants has named its Boston market the National Market of the Year at the company’s annual Subway Team Operations Marketing & Planning (STOMP…

Gold Star Chili launches vegetarian options

February 24, 2011

Gold Star Chili has introduced a vegetarian chili variation of its famous Cincinnati-style 3-way, as well as a full line of new veggie chili menu options.