Restaurants jump on selfie bandwagon to engage Millennial consumers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A selfie that includes your restaurant, food or drink is a perfect form of implied testimonial.

#CONNECTsummit14: Consumers waiting for marketers to catch up

Thinking about plunging in to mobile marketing? Now is a great time, according to Jack Philbin, co-founder, president and CEO of Vibes and chairman of the…

Will Burger King’s competition take advantage of merger backlash?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fans, politicians are calling for a boycott of Burger King after company establishes Canadian headquarters.

Arby's 'Meat Mountain' causing a buzz

August 27, 2014

You won't find it on any Arby's menuboard, but the Meat Mountain is making waves in social media, according to Business Insider and other sources.

Wienerschnitzel's brings back "cash in on a corn dog" sweepstakes

August 27, 2014

Wienerschnitzel announced today the return of its "Cash in on a Corn Dog" sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is running now through Dec. 31.

McDonald's USA kicking off football season with contests, exclusive content and more

August 27, 2014

In its second year as the official restaurant sponsor of the NFL, McDonald's announced special prizes and exclusive football content for customers.

Popeyes signs on as inaugural sponsor of the Bahamas Bowl

August 26, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen today announced its title sponsorship of the Bahamas Bowl.

Wayback Burgers launches national burger eating contest

August 26, 2014

Wayback Burgers announced it will host its seventh annual Triple Triple Burger Eating Contest on Sept. 18. Whichever customer eats the Triple Triple burger the…

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with NCR

August 26, 2014

Beanstalk Data announced today it will integrate its CRM Marketing Master platform into NCR's restaurant POS systems.

Kentucky company launches self-service reservations widget

August 26, 2014

Louisville, Ky.-based QSR Automation announced the release of DineTime Host version 3.0, a browser widget that when added to a restaurant's website provides…

5 reasons restaurants should offer gift cards

Gift cards are a low-cost marketing tool that can help any size restaurant boost sales, order values and profit margins, and can deepen customer relationships.

Perceptions of McDonald's, Wendy's decline; Burger King on the rise

August 25, 2014

Recent research reveals that customers' perceptions of McDonald's continues to plummet, while Burger King brand perception is on the rise. Wendy's perception…

Dunkin' Donuts rolls out pumpkin-themed fall menu selections

August 25, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts recently announced its new and returning pumpkin-themed menu additions for fall.

Hardee's, Viamedia announce $10,000 college fund contest

August 22, 2014

Hardee's Restaurants LLC has partnered with Viamedia to award a qualifying Kentucky student a $10,000 college tuition fund. The 2014 Hardee's $10,000 College…

Sonic announcing 'Mystery Disappearing Slush' this week only on social media

August 20, 2014

This week, Sonic Drive-In is using social media channels only to announce a secret "Mystery Disappearing Slush" flavor that will only be available this…

Church's Chicken celebrating National Chicken, Biscuit and Honey Month in September

August 20, 2014

September is National Biscuit Month, so Church's Chicken is going one better, by celebrating National Chicken, Biscuit and Honey Month at all Church's…

Cinnabon launches baking kit in selected Walmart locations

August 20, 2014

With the introduction of the Cinnabon Baking Kit, available exclusively at 2,500 Walmart stores, consumers can now create the popular cinnamon rolls at…

Cousins Subs awards $3,000 grant to Hope House

August 20, 2014

The Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation has awarded Hope House of Milwaukee, Inc. a $3,000 grant to support the Shining Stars Youth Education Program in…

McDonald's launching line of home brew coffee

August 20, 2014

McDonald's is partnering with Kraft to launch a line of McCafe products for home brewing.

Krispy Kreme cooks up K-Cups

August 19, 2014

The Krispy Kreme doughnut chain is sending its coffee home with fans for one-touch brewing from new K-Cup packs, the company announced.