Consumers rank Panera, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, DQ as favorite brands

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

Results are in from a study created via a mobile insights platform that captures customer impressions of some of the nation's premier QSR brands.

Angry Birds fly into Happy Meals

May 10, 2016

McDonald's restaurants are clearing a flight path to land the Angry Birds in all of its 33,000 restaurants later this month when the renowned animated birds…

Restaurants seeking to capture Mother's Day traffic

To honor their moms, consumers will spend $4.1 billion on special outings, such as lunch, brunch and dinner, and savvy restaurants are hoping to attract them…

5 mistakes you're making with your loyalty platform

By carefully vetting loyalty strategies and course correcting to improve results, restaurants can effectively interact with customers and create experiences…

Subway offering free breakfast sandwiches

April 29, 2016

Subway is offering a free 6-inch breakfast sandwich with the purchase of any sub before 9 a.m. The limited-time offer is valid daily at participating locations…

DQ celebrates Queen Elizabeth's birthday with royal treat

April 21, 2016

The Dairy Queen system is offering to deliver a Royal Blizzard Treat to Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate her 90th birthday.

Blimpie hopes contest will drive online engagement

April 21, 2016

Participants have a chance to win a trip for two to New York City, as well as over $9,000 in cash and instant-win prizes.

Consumers name Dunkin' Donuts, Chick-Fil-A brands of the year

April 20, 2016

More than 97,000 U.S. consumers assessed more than 3,800 brands across nearly 500 categories.

Krystal celebrating 'Take Your Child to Work Day' with 50 cent Pups

April 19, 2016

Krystal restaurants will be celebrating Take Your Child to Work Day April 28 with its Business Lunch.

Restaurants offering Tax Day specials

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The tax man cometh. One of Americans' least favorite days — income tax filing day — is Monday.

Wendy's heats up with LTO Jalapeño Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Ghost Pepper Fries

April 15, 2016

Wendy's has released its Jalapeño Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries.

Subway introduces thick-cut Carved Turkey to menu

April 13, 2016

Subway has introduced its Carved Turkey sandwich as a permanent menu item.

Krystal rocks out with Jimmy Wayne

April 12, 2016

Krystal is hosting a country-music concert sweepstakes featuring singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne.

Restaurant, retail customer experience leaders headline ICX Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Gurus from Smashburger, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Detroit Red Wings, Domino's Pizza and Wingstop are among a hefty list of speakers and panelists offering expert…

White Castle unveils Cheesy Sliders, sides

April 11, 2016

White Castle has introduced Cheese Sliders and cheesy sides.

White Castle launches Autism Speaks fundraiser

April 7, 2016

White Castle has launched its month-long fundraiser for Autism Speaks as part of its philanthropic Castle Shares initiative.

KFC slows down fast food

April 7, 2016

KFC made a public recommitment to the standards set forth by founder Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952.

Philly's Best Introduces LTO Philly Chicken Cordon Bleu

April 7, 2016

Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has debuted its newest hot sandwich, the Philly Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Arby's introduces LTO Pigmento Cheese Slider for Masters week

April 6, 2016

Arby's will offer a Pigmenton Cheese Slider during Masters week, April 4-10.

Blimpie kicks off 'Combo Craze' promotion

April 5, 2016

Blimpie has introduced its Combo Craze Promotion, an online "match-and-win" game hosted on the Blimpie website that gives fans a chance to win a grand prize…