Bojangles taps Erwin-Penland as AOR

September 9, 2010

Erwin-Peland, a public relations agency headquartered in Greenville, S.C., has been hired as Bojangles' Chicken 'n Biscuits' agency of record.

Whataburger to offer free shakes

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September 8, 2010

Whataburger is offering free, 4-ounce samplings of its famous shakes on Sept. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. for dine-in customers. The promotion is a tribute to…

Carvel serves up appreciation

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September 8, 2010

In celebration of Customer Appreciation Day, Carvel, America's oldest retail ice cream franchise, is encouraging customers to nominate someone special for…

Carl's Jr., Samsung partner with blip.tv for new ads

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September 8, 2010

Blip.tv has partnered with Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) and Carl’s Jr. for two new ad campaigns.

Captain D's joins campaign to end childhood hunger

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September 7, 2010

Captain D's has announced its participation in Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out, a national restaurant event created to help fight childhood…

The King markets in the U.K.

September 7, 2010

Burger King's marketing giant, The King, has crossed the Atlantic and is now flexing his promotional skills in the United Kingdom.

Au natural: Wendy’s testing fries with sea salt, potato skins

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2010

Wendy’s is taking its “You Know When It’s Real” marketing initiative very seriously these days.

Hardee's celebrates 50 years

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September 6, 2010

Hardee’s is turning 50 this month and plans to get its customers involved in the celebration. 

Burger King revamps breakfast in company's largest menu overhaul

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September 6, 2010

Burger King Corp. has announced the company’s largest menu renovation in its history, with nine new breakfast items.

Champions of breakfast

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Breakfast is my favorite meal. Well, one of them, anyhow. It definitely ranks up there with lunch and dinner. But this wasn’t always so.

Contest-winning donut to be sold in stores

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September 1, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts is introducing a new donut that will drive you bananas. Starting next week and running through Sept. 12, the company will begin selling the…

FTC subpoenas QSRs for marketing to children

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September 1, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission is getting tough on marketing practices geared toward children.

Gold Star Chili tackles Bengals fans with special glass

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August 31, 2010

Cincinnati Bengals fans can now show their pride while enjoying their favorite beverage. Gold Star Chili is commemorating the 2010 football season with a new…

Cold Stone helps make a dream come true

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August 31, 2010

Cold Stone Creamery and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have teamed up to help make an 11-year-old girl’s dream come true by hosting the “World’s Largest Ice Cream…

El Pollo Loco celebrates 30 years in 30 days

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August 31, 2010

El Pollo Loco turns 30 this year and is inviting everyone to the milestone celebration. Throughout September, customers can log onto www.elpolloloco.com and…

Popeyes clucks at competition with new marketing plan

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August 30, 2010

After a complete company overhaul to improve sales and customer experience earlier this year, Popeyes’ Louisiana Kitchen is at it again. The company announced…

Sonic re-commits to Limeades for Learning

August 29, 2010

Sonic Drive-In has committed to Limeades for Learning for the second year. The initiative directs more than $500,000 in grants to public school teachers…

Rock Hola! McDonald's returns as Latin Grammy Awards sponsor

August 29, 2010

The 11th annual Latin Grammy Awards, which will be broadcast live on Nov. 11, will be officially sponsored by McDonald's for the third consecutive year.

White Castle debuts barbecue menu

August 29, 2010

Customers in Lafayette, Ind. were the first to experience White Castle's new barbecue concept. The city was chosen from 420 White Castle restaurants in 1…

Fall's Bounty: Krispy Kreme debuts apple, football items

August 26, 2010

Krispy Kreme welcomes the beginning of fall with the introduction of the caramel apple cobbler and apple spice cake doughnuts, as well as a football doughnut.