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McDonald's expands mobile app to Sacramento, Nevada markets
January 20, 2014
McDonald's customers throughout Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto, Calif., and Lake Tahoe and Truckee and Northern Nevada areas can now download the new, free…
read nowKFC taps X Games gold medalist for new marketing spot
January 20, 2014
As part of its new #HowDoYouKFC marketing campaign, KFC has launched a new TV ad featuring X Games Moto gold medalist Bryce Hudson. The spot features Hudson…
read nowDunkin' partnering with Liverpool Football Club
January 17, 2014
Dunkin' Brands Group has agreed to a multi-year marketing partnership with Liverpool Football Club to support global expansion of both its brands, Dunkin…
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NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.
read nowFront Flip hits million mobile users
January 16, 2014
Front Flip, a loyalty marketing program for restaurants, retailers, convenience stores and consumer packaged-goods companies, announced it has reached …
read nowAmeritest releases Top 5 QSR ads of 2013
January 16, 2014
Ameritest today announced the selection of its Top Five QSR Ads of 2013. The list, which was developed using Ameritest's AdStandings syndicated advertising…
read nowTaco Bell taps celebrities to present brand facts via YouTube
January 16, 2014
Taco Bell published its version of "25 Facts About Me" on YouTube Wednesday, featuring the song "Without You" by Dillon Francis featuring Totally Enormous, and…
read nowSubway tops QSR perception list again, Burger King moves into top 5
January 16, 2014
For the third year in a row, Subway topped YouGov BrandIndex's annual rankings of the best perceived QSRs, generating 29.4 points in the 2013 rankings, ahead…
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee launches single-cup retail line
January 15, 2014
Seattle's Best Coffee, a featured brand within Starbucks Corporation, is launching three new coffee products to build on its roast & ground packaged coffee…
read nowSubway turns to gifs to promote JanuANY deal
January 15, 2014
Earlier this week, Subway promoted its JanuANY campaign, offering signature Footlong subs for $5, through custom gifs on Twitter. The #JanuANY conversation…
read nowWhite Castle hosts giveaway to celebrate 1M Facebook fans
January 15, 2014
White Castle earned its 1 millionth Facebook fan this week and will host a giveaway promotion to celebrate.
read nowWienerschnitzel brings back hot dog mascot for vintage campaign
January 15, 2014
Wienerschnitzel has announced the return of its hot dog mascot, known as "The Delicious One" or "TDO," to star in the company's 2014 marketing campaign.
read nowDoritos Locos Tacos now permanent on Taco Bell Canada menu
January 14, 2014
Taco Bell Canada this week announced that the Doritos Locos Tacos will be added to the menu permanently. The offering was first introduced to the Canadian…
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Krispy Kreme CEO focused on brand experience over food trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Based on early results, the company is now recommending its smaller factory model to franchisees.
read nowGold Star Chili partners with Doritos brand for new offering
January 13, 2014
Taco Bell may have opened the door of opportunity for product innovation with Doritos, but it's no longer alone in the QSR segment. Cincinnati's Gold Star…
read nowJack in the Box holiday promo nets $245K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
January 13, 2014
Jack in the Box restaurants today announced a $245,000 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters to help the organization provide mentors to children, including…
read nowChurch's Chicken brings back fan favorite jalapeño jelly sauce
January 13, 2014
Church's Chicken Tender Strips can now be ordered with two new dipping sauces, including fan favorite Purple Pepper Sauce, a sweet heat jalapeño jelly sauce.
read nowPhilly Dunkin' Donuts giving away coffee to encourage blood donations
January 10, 2014
In support of National Blood Donor Month this January, Dunkin' Donuts in Greater Philadelphia is partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage donors to…
read nowLiveDeal makes San Francisco debut
January 10, 2014
The geo-location marketing company LiveDeal Inc. announced that it has launched livedeal.com in San Francisco. The platform launched in San Diego and Los…
read nowCarvel offering BOGO specials through March
January 10, 2014
Carvel has launched a new mint flavor, which can be used in a variety of offerings including the Oreo Mint Sundae Dasher. According to a news release, mint…
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