Seattle’s Best lightens up

November 29, 2010

Seattle’s Best Coffee, which supplies java for quick-service giants Subway and Burger King, is introducing a lighter roast.

31 and counting Baskin-Robbins announces flavor finalists

November 29, 2010

Baskin-Robbins has selected the 10 finalists in its national online flavor creation contest. The winning flavor will be featured in shops nationwide in June…

ZhuZhu Pets take over Burger King

November 29, 2010

For a limited time, Burger King Kids’ Meals will feature ZhuZhu Pets. Four characters will be introduced each week for four weeks, giving kids the chance to…

BK Canada customers get whiplash

November 28, 2010

Burger King Restaurants of Canada have turned up the heat just in time for Old Man Winter. New to the lineup is the Whiplash Whopper, the spiciest burger to…

Quiznos teams up with OfficeMax for the holidays

November 28, 2010

Still shopping for the best, post-Black Friday holiday discounts? Quiznos and OfficeMax have partnered up to offer deals through Dec. 4.

Krystal contest features a box full of cash

November 28, 2010

Opening gift boxes won't be the only exciting experience this winter. Krystal’s new design-a-box contest features a grand prize of $10,000.

Gift cards to boost industry sales

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Despite modest gains, the National Restaurant Association’s chief economist is predicting the continued tightening of consumer spending.

The evolution of the value menu

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Permanent discount offerings are tricky to balance at already low-price point QSRs.

Subway announces contest winner

November 23, 2010

The results are in for the Subway Fresh Artists competition, which launched in September. The winning band, Stars Go Dim, will get the opportunity to open for…

Dunkin' Donuts to give away free samples on Black Friday

November 23, 2010

To keep holiday shoppers on their toes, Dunkin' Donuts will give away free samples of freshly brewed coffee at 10 malls across the United States on "Black…

El Pollo Loco serving Thanksgiving dessert

November 23, 2010

El Pollo Loco is making Black Friday and Cyber Monday a little sweeter. From Nov. 26-29, the chain is offering a free individual size chocolate cake – valued…

And a Whataburger in a pear tree

November 22, 2010

The Whataburger Serves initiative is bringing the “12 Days of Whataburger” to restaurants this holiday season. The Internet coupon campaign offers customers…

More than figgy pudding and good cheer

By Amanda French

Dunkin' Donuts helps out with the stocking stuffers

November 21, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is making Santa's job a bit easier this holiday season. The company is now offering its rechargeable gift cards in almost 19,000 partner retail…

McDonald's U.K. decks the halls

November 21, 2010

McDonald's U.K. is rolling out the red carpet for St. Nicholas this year, launching a new ad campaign for the return of its "festive menu," which includes the…

Drinking glass threat returns, Coca-Cola issues voluntary withdrawal

November 21, 2010

In June, McDonald's recalled its promotional Shrek glass with "an abundance of caution" after trace levels of the heavy metal cadmium were found on the glass…

Bonus points for Jack in the Box

November 18, 2010

Jack in the Box has brought back its Bonus Jack, complete with its secret sauce. The burger originally debuted in the 1970s.

Jack in the Box takes on Big Brother/Big Sister role

November 18, 2010

Jack in the Box has debuted its newest antenna ball promotion to raise money for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization, a donor-supported network of…

Global Franchise Group names new marketing guru

November 18, 2010

Global Franchise Group, which includes brands such as Great American Cookies, MaggieMoos, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time, has named Jenn…

El Pollo Loco reviewing advertising plan

November 17, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has tapped SelectResources International to conduct an advertising agency review that will include strategic marketing and communication…