Southern California McDonald's franchisees launch esports events

January 12, 2021

Global esports organization, Gen.G, and McDonald's Southern California franchisees are kicking off esports initiatives focused on Los Angeles, San Diego and…

COVID be damned: Cuddle in your car at the Castle on Valentine's Day

COVID-19 may be sidelining a lot of events as it approaches its one-year anniversary, but White Castle has figured out a way to prevent its annual Valentine's…

'The 10-year prototype is dead,' plus other 2021 QSR predictions

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Restaurant vendors give their takes on how quick-service operation is changing and what that means for restaurant leaders.

Burger King rebrands for 1st time since 1999

For the first time in more than 20 years, Burger King is launching a new logo and look.

Subway, NFL veteran launch protein push, teen sports contest

January 5, 2021

NFL veteran Marshawn Lynch is working with Subway restaurants to drive home the health benefits of eating at the chain. Through an ad campaign across TV…

Hangover Krystal LTO finds its moment

December 22, 2020

Krystal's -called Hangover Krystal sandwich is returning as an LTO at the chain on Dec. 28, according to a news release.

Taco Bell, A&W CEOs among those sharing 2020 lessons learned

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Granted, there's not much to love, let alone like about 2020 in the restaurant universe or elsewhere. But under the heading of pain so often bringing gain, we…

Burger King LTO features 4 $1 offerings

December 21, 2020

Burger King restaurants nationwide are offering an LTO that starts Dec. 28 which will put the brand's Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Jr., Value fries and Value…

White Castle tasks Richard Dreyfuss with 'Night Before Cravemas' reading

December 18, 2020

White Castle has released a spin on the "Night Before Christmas" in its digital storybook,"'Twas the Night Before Cravemas," set in a White Castle, of course…

Lee's Sandwiches gives frontliners free coffees, croissants

December 17, 2020

California-based Lee's Sandwiches is giving frontline responders free coffee and croissants Friday through Jan. 18 at the chain's 60 locations across eight…

McDonald's mentor program pairs rap star with rising star

December 16, 2020

McDonald's has partnered with rapper, singer and songwriter Big Sean to serve as the second mentor in its virtual content series, McDonald's Black &…

McDonald's plays for app sales with holiday giveaway

December 11, 2020

McDonald's is making a play for app sales next week by giving customers freebies based on in-app orders. For instance, the company will give away "the favorite…

Baskin-Robbins mines for memories by Dec 11

December 10, 2020

On Dec. 7, Canton, Massachusetts-based Baskin-Robbins pulled the cork on the brand's 75th birthday, and now it's offering its customers over the years the…

Krispy Kreme doubling dozens

December 9, 2020

The date of 12/12 is rolling around again, and Krispy Kreme is offering its own version by giving anyone who buys a dozen doughnuts at their regular price…

Dunkin' tallies up TikTok talk with food hack campaign

December 9, 2020

Dunkin' has launched a campaign designed to not only heighten its presence on TikTok but also connect with customers by imploring them to share their hacks of…

Wendy's gets its game(rs) on

December 8, 2020

Wendy and Uber Eats are joing forces with some of the most popular Twitch streamers for five days of non-stop gaming, deals and prizes. Included in the…

Jack in the Box giving Diamond Supply tracksuits

December 4, 2020

Jack in the Box is helping customers put something in all those holiday gift boxes through a partnership with streetwear brand, Diamond Supply, that will bring…

Wendy's beckons breakfast biz with free Baconators

December 2, 2020

Wendy's has put itself in prime position to pick up seasonal breakfast business with its latest promotion to give free Breakfast Baconator sandwiches with a…

Cold Stone 'spoons' with Super Mario Bros.

December 1, 2020

The Super Mario Bros. are turning 35 this year, and Cold Stone Creamery is not letting that birthday pass without showing the little guys and his Nintendo game…

McDonald's giving free McRibs to 'baby-smooth' faces

November 30, 2020

McDonald's famous ribless McRib sandwich is not only back Wednesday but the brand is hoping it literally pleases the hair right off of the faces of all those…