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…

Dunkin' Donuts launches 'HoliDDay Fashions' contest

December 13, 2013

Time to break out your ugly holiday sweaters. Dunkin' Donuts has launched its HoliDDay Fashions contest, inviting people to post photos of themselves in their…

Chick-fil-A founder opens Hawaiian-themed concept

December 13, 2013

Truett's Luau, a Hawaiian-themed concept created by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, opened for business this week in Fayetteville, Ga. According to the…

White Castle hosts lunch with Santa

December 13, 2013

White Castle locations across the country will be hosting "Lunch with Santa" on Dec.15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurants will be decorated for the…

Why most restaurants fail within the first three years

Restaurateurs need to be open to modifications of their original ideas.

Villa Enterprises debuts Mexican QSR concept

December 12, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc., a multi-concept restaurant operator, has launched a new quick-serve concept, Tinta Mexicana, at the Arizona Mills…

QSR's social media hits and misses in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are tapping into newer social channels, while some employees still don't grasp the consequences of sharing.

Dunkin' Donuts launches campaign via Google+ Hangout

December 10, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts will determine the winner of the #DDTopChef Recipe Contest via the brand's first-ever live Google+ Hangout.