Dunkin’ introduces heart-shaped donuts

February 3, 2011

Valentine’s Day always inspires creative limited-time offerings, from heart-shaped pizzas to chocolate-covered everything. And now, Dunkin’ Donuts has…

No clowning around: Anti-Ronald McDonald campaign kicks off

February 2, 2011

Protestors gathered this week in Cedar Mill, Ore., to sign a petition asking McDonald’s to retire its famed Ronald McDonald mascot.

Sonic’s creative team in place

February 2, 2011

Sonic Corp. has named San Francisco's Omnicom Group's Goodby, Silverstein & Partners as its creative agency of record. This announcement comes less than…

Baskin-Robbins heals a broken heart

February 1, 2011

Baskin-Robbins has introduced its newest creation as the February Flavor of the Month. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Heartbreak Healer pairs red…

Dunkin’ Donuts goes cuckoo for cocoa

February 1, 2011

After several years of testing, Dunkin’ Donuts has launched its new line of yeast-raised cocoa donuts.

Cold Stone Creamery launches plated dessert line

February 1, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery seems to be cornering the indulgence market as of late. The chain, which recently introduced a yogurt bar concept, today rolled out a new…

Will Google Offers help or hurt restaurant sales?

Some experts are apprehensive about the new program’s fit for restaurants and believe the concept may even lower a brand's value.  

Gold Star launches two E-ssential program

January 31, 2011

Cincinnati-based Gold Star Chili is tapping into the power of social media and digital marketing with the launch of its two new programs: Facebook Mondays and…

Jack in the Box introduces the All-American

January 31, 2011

Just in time for the Super Bowl, Jack in the Box restaurants are launching a new burger named the All-American Jack. The savory double-patty burger, topped…

KFC retains brand image control

January 31, 2011

On Monday, Judge Leo E. Strine Jr. of the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that KFC and its franchisees must compromise on brand image and advertising…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Popeyes’ franchisee hosting MDA campaign

January 30, 2011

Sailormen Inc., the largest domestic franchisee of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants, is sponsoring a campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy…

Gone fishin': El Pollo Loco introduces fish tacos

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 27, 2011

El Pollo Loco will add fish tacos to its lineup this weekend. The new menu item will come in two varieties: Classic Baja and Spicy Avocado. They will be…

Baskin-Robbins taps into customer base for flavor innovation

January 25, 2011

Baskin-Robbins will introduce its new Bunches of Crunches flavor nationwide in June. This is no ordinary "Flavor of the Month" for the brand, however.

Cold Stone extends partnership with Jelly Belly

January 24, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery today announced a 3-year extension of its licensing partnership with Jelly Belly Candy Company.

Where’s the beef? Taco Bell sued on behalf of all consumers

January 23, 2011

Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles P.C., a Montgomery, Ala.-based law firm, has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, claiming it misleads…

Three cheers for Pretzelmaker’s video contest

January 20, 2011

Pretzelmaker has launched an online video contest, “Cheer with a Twist,” geared toward cheerleaders across the country and playing on the brand’s “freshness…

Winter doesn’t deter iced coffee cravings

January 20, 2011

Although conducted smack dab in the middle of winter, a new survey by Dunkin’ Donuts unearthed a big craving for iced coffee.

MTV show too racy for Taco Bell

January 20, 2011

Taco Bell’s commercials have rarely been mundane. The company gave us a talking Chihuahua, a comic book-inspired Super Delicious Ingredient Force and Charles…

Checkers/Rally’s unveils new digital campaigns

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has launched a robust digital campaign that includes new websites for both its Checkers and Rally’s brands, a mobile web…