Krystal promotes 3 deals for Black Friday

November 26, 2013

Krystal will feature three special offers for those out and about on Black Friday, including two Sunrisers and a small cup of coffee or small beverage for $2.

Auntie Anne's promos bite-sized options in 'Cups of Cheer'

November 26, 2013

Auntie Anne's is promoting its portable pretzel products with its "Cups of Cheer." Available systemwide, these "Cups of Cheer" include Auntie Anne's new Mini…

KFC brings back 8-piece promotion for the holidays

November 26, 2013

KFC's seasonal Festive Feast is back through Dec. 29. Available at participating KFC locations, the Festive Feast includes eight pieces of chicken, two…

Yub launches 'offline affiliate network' to track ad spend

November 26, 2013

The Mountain View, Calif.-based company Yub has launched what it said is the world's first offline affiliate network that enables merchants, retailers and…

Study highlights importance of mobile for restaurant research

November 26, 2013

Mobile is playing increasingly dominant role in U.K. restaurant searches. According to new research from the restaurant category of the U.K. Mobile…

Business travelers abandoning QSRs for fine, casual dining meals

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

To target business crowds, limited-service concepts should consider adding catering and delivery.

Tim Hortons treats Black Friday retail workers to free coffee

November 25, 2013

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop's "Holiday Helpers" will be surprising retail employees with a special edition travel mug that entitles them to free coffee…

Dunkin' Donuts marks the holidays with coffee promos

November 25, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced special coffee offers and coffee-themed gifts, both in-store and online. Dunkin' Donuts' holiday coffee celebration includes…

Dairy Queen encourages fans to name 'Today' show goldfish

November 25, 2013

As NBC's "Today" show solicits name suggestions for the Orange Room's new goldfish mascot, the Dairy Queen system is asking customers to vote for the name…

Subway's mobile payments adoption a 'market signaling event'

Mobile payment is just one piece of the puzzle; mobile marketing is how brands stand out. 

The McRib not available nationally this year

November 21, 2013

To the dismay of many McRib enthusiasts, McDonald's will not be rolling out the cult-favorite LTO nationwide this year.

Cinnabon-flavored vodka ready to hit the market

November 21, 2013

Cinnabon Inc. has partnered up with Beam Inc. to launch Pinnacle Cinnabon Vodka. The new offering fuses the signature flavors of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls with…

Bojangles' has the turkey covered for Thanksgiving

November 21, 2013

Bojangles' fans looking for an easy Thanksgiving meal can pre-order the brand's limited-time Seasoned Fried Turkeys, available at participating locations…

NRA releases new Restaurant Operations Report

November 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association this week released a new edition of the Restaurant Operations Report, a comprehensive resource that aims to help restaurant…

Ice cream, pizza concepts lead Brand of the Year Watch List

November 20, 2013

Ace Metrix has announced its 2013 Brand of the Year Watch List, which includes the five brands within 20 categories that are in the running for "Brand of the…

Sonic rolls out minty desserts for the holidays

November 20, 2013

Sonic Drive-In has introduced two minty options in time for the holiday season — the Vanilla Holiday Mint Shake and the Chocolate Holiday Mint Molten Cake…

KFC Australia offering free Wi-Fi

November 19, 2013

KFC Australia is now offering free Wi-Fi in its units by partnering with Aruba Networks to drive in-store engagement and deliver highly tailored interactions…

Bojangles' names top biscuit makers

November 19, 2013

Bojangles' named the winners of its 17th Master Biscuit Maker Challenge, an annual system-wide competition in which thousands of Bojangles' teammates from…

Popeyes intros holiday collector cups with new Coca-Cola designs

November 19, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, in partnership with Coca-Cola, introduced three "one-of-a-kind" collector cup designs depicting scenes inspired by Popeyes' New…

Chick-fil-A tests partnership with Central America coffee farmers

November 19, 2013

Three Chick-fil-A markets — in Phoenix, Ariz., Nashville, Tenn., and Philadelphia — are testing a partnership with Thrive Farmers Coffee. According to the Casa…