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.

Krystal kicks off fall with game time wings

August 26, 2010

The Krystal Company is gearing up for the fall sports season with the introduction of the Krystal Game Time Wings.

BK ad done in jest, bureau rules

August 26, 2010

A group of 13 people in New Zealand filed a complaint to the Commercial Approvals Bureau (CAB) against Burger King, claiming one of its TV advertisements was…

Chicken fight: Popeye's declares win in taste test

August 25, 2010

Popeyes announced Wednesday that its Spicy and Mild Bonafide bone-in fried chicken was voted the favorite in a national taste test against KFC's Original…

Burger King fans show off their moves

August 25, 2010

Burger King Corp.'s Next Best Move, the company's largest tour in its history, has come to an end. Fans crowned Shane Wise, of Warrensburg, Mo., as winner of…

Are we missing something?

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Recently Market Force ran a series of studies with over 4,00 consumers to investigate their attitudes and behaviors around fast casual and family restaurants…

KFC presents Susan G. Komen with $4.2 million check

August 24, 2010

This week, KFC presented executives from Susan G. Komen for the Cure with a check for more than $4.2 million, the single largest donation in the organization's…

McDonald's creates new global chief brand officer position

August 23, 2010

Steve Easterbrook has been named executive vice president and global chief brand officer of McDonald's Corp. He is currently president and CEO of McDonald's…

Arby's reviewing advertising plan

August 22, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. has parted ways with Merkley + Partners after six years. The company announced today it is reviewing its national agency of…

The beat goes on at Taco Bell

August 22, 2010

Taco Bell today announced a call to entry for its Feed the Beat program for the fifth year. The program has rewarded more than 265 bands with a free…

Custom(er) made: Some QSRs getting their guests involved in menu creations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

By now, most quick-service chains have used social media to engage with their fans. Some have gone a step further with the outlet, facilitating consumer…