Groupon launches last minute holiday gifting solutions

December 20, 2013

Groupon announced the launch of two new solutions that the company said are aimed at helping out last-minute shoppers: Grouponvelope and the digital gift…

What's on the menu for 2014? Restaurant execs make their predictions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Snacking innovation, sausage and Southern influences on the QSR radar.

Carvel rolls out holiday signatures

December 19, 2013

Carvel has announced the return of its holiday-themed ice cream items, including a Santa and a snowman cake. The seasonal menu includes:

Burger King signs up for FIBA New Zealand sponsorship

December 19, 2013

Burger King has signed a four-year partnership with Basketball New Zealand to introduce FIBA 3X3 to the country.

Wendy's partners with QR code provider for marketing campaigns

December 19, 2013

NeoMedia Technologies Inc., a provider of mobile barcode management solutions, has partnered with Wendy's to become its exclusive provider for QR code services…

QSR executives reflect on the top culinary stories of the year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Spicy, barbecue, breads and local ingredients led research and development lists this year.

Infographic: Fast Casual Social Media Top 10

A look at how the largest fast casual chains in the U.S. stack up on social media.

Pizza Hut, Domino's dominate 2013 Google searches

December 18, 2013

Google has announced its 13th annual Zeitgeist results, showing what users searched for the most during the year. Once again, Pizza Hut was the top searched…

Marketing budgets focused on increased customer engagement in 2014

December 18, 2013

New research from StrongView shows that marketers plan to increase their budgets on activities that increase customer engagement in 2014. However, according to…

10 QSR stories in 2013 that had nothing to do with food

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Value menus and mobile platforms dominated QSR initiatives in 2013.

NRA collaborates with Primary Color to offer branding insights

December 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association will collaborate with the visual solutions company Primary Color to provide enhanced branding insights for restaurant and…

Taco Bell marks the New Year with new Grilled Stuft Nacho, BCS Taco 12-Pack

December 17, 2013

Taco Bell announced today that it will begin 2014 with two new value offerings. On Thursday, the chain will introduce a new Grilled Stuft Nacho, with seasoned…

Subway restaurants host blanket collection for families in need

December 17, 2013

On Jan. 5, participating Subway restaurants in the Minneapolis area are partnering with Bridging to collect blankets that will be distributed to individuals…

Baskin-Robbins launches online cake ordering platform

December 17, 2013

Baskin-Robbins has launched a new online cake ordering platform for guests in the Detroit area. Guests can now visit baskinrobbins.com/onlineordering to browse…

More details emerge about KFC Canada's fast casual concept

December 17, 2013

News of KFC's new Select fast casual concept opening in Toronto emerged earlier this month. Now, the company has released more details about the restaurant…

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's roll out Philly cheesesteak-topped burgers

December 17, 2013

Former Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver Terrell Owens will be featured in a new ad promoting the return of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Philly Cheesesteak…

Tim Hortons guests can now personalize gift cards

December 17, 2013

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop customers can now personalize gift cards to send to family or friends. The company launched a new platform to personalize its…

Subway set to debut pizza concept

December 13, 2013

A Subway franchisee in Nebraska plans to open a Subway Pizza Express in the University of Nebraska Union in the first quarter. According to the Daily…

Jersey Mike's raises $300K for Arlington National Cemetery wreaths

December 13, 2013

Jersey Mike's has donated $305,000 to Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization created to expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington…

Taco John's breakfast experiences double-digit sales growth

December 13, 2013

Taco John's introduced its breakfast menu with a giveaway promotion in August 2012. The chain has since experienced double-digit sales growth with the morning…