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Wendy's joins campaign to provide winter wear for kids, seniors
October 29, 2014
Wendy's Restaurants is helping to raise awareness for the Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up program, which ensures that families have appropriate…
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Dunkin' Donuts to join the croissant donut craze
October 29, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts is jumping on the cronut craze with its own take on the crossaint donut, which will be available nationwide beginning Nov. 3.
read nowFood+Tech Connect, ShopKeep offering support for restaurant growth boot camp
October 29, 2014
Food+Tech Connect and ShopKeep have teamed up to offer 25 full scholarships to The Power of Brand: Growing Your Restaurant boot camp, taught by former Union…
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Auntie Anne's testing cheddar stuffed pretzel snacks
October 29, 2014
Auntie Anne's is currently testing new cheddar cheese stuffed pretzel nuggets at 18 of its stores in select US markets. The product test, which began on Sept.
read nowMenchie’s partnership unveils first-ever Cinnabon fro-yo flavor
October 29, 2014
Menchie's has partnered with Cinnabon for its November featured flavor, Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll. The partnership marks the first time that Cinnabon has…
read nowWebinar will take marketers beyond mobile payment
October 28, 2014
For restaurants and retailers, the possibilities opened by the mobile wallet revolution extend far beyond payments.
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Taco Bell's new mobile app the brand's 'biggest innovation since the drive-thru'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Taco Bell fans can order ahead, pay, gift and 'Rotate to Reorder.' The company also announced a catering and Google Glass training test.
read nowVast majority of millennials' restaurant visits are to traditional QSRs
October 28, 2014
Despite cutbacks in restaurant visits throughout the past several years, millennials, ages 18 to 34, continue to be heavy users of restaurants, according to…
read nowBaskin-Robbins turns to Twitter for Halloween promo
October 28, 2014
Baskin-Robbins has partnered with The Hershey Company for its new Spooktacular Twitter sweepstakes. All week, fans will have the chance to win a $5…
read nowTim Hortons' dual-button Visa card receives Innovation Award
October 28, 2014
The CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card was recognized with an IVIE award for payments innovation at the recent ACT Canada Annual Awards gala held…
read nowDunkin' Donuts kicks off new interactive campaign with Liverpool Football Club
October 28, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has announced a new "Kick It with LFC Sweepstakes" in partnership with Liverpool Football Club. The sweepstakes will give one fan the chance to…
read nowTubby's Sub Shops honor US veterans with free sub promo
October 28, 2014
Tubby's Sub Shops, will offer all veterans and active duty military the choice of free carryout of its 6- inch Grilled Steak N' Cheese or Tubby's Famous Sub on…
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Sonic launches permanent, customizable hand-crafted soda line
October 28, 2014
Sonic Drive-In today introduced its Splash Hand-Crafted Soda line, which the company calls "guilt-free, artisanal beverages."
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Carl's Jr., Hardee's add Aqua Teen Hunger Force character to marketing roster
October 28, 2014
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's has added Carl Brutananadilewski, from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, to its advertising campaign roster.
read nowFarmer Brothers' coffee partner wins award
October 28, 2014
The Cup of Excellence is an annual Alliance for Coffee Excellence competition held in coffee-growing origins around the world.
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Prognostication: 2015 menu trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Beverages, micro-local, crowdsourcing and increased competition from nontraditional foodservice outlets are all expected to shape the restaurant landscape in…
read nowPopeyes creates new buttermilk biscuit butterfly shrimp offering
October 27, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen today announced the launch of its new Buttermilk Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp, available now through Nov. 30.
read nowDelivery startups targeting fast food crowd
October 27, 2014
The quick-service marketplace continues to get more crowded. A growing number of online food companies are popping up, particularly in the San Francisco area…
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Think the QSR segment is in trouble? Consider Sonic
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Sonic has dedicated a lot of resources to make sure it's ready for any launch, beginning a promotion before it goes to TV.
read nowDunkin' Brands gets a lift from Baskin-Robbins US sales
October 24, 2014
Dunkin' Brands reported its Q3 results Thursday, which included 2-percent comp store sales growth at Dunkin' Donuts, and a 5.8-percent jump at Baskin-Robbins…
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