McDonald's a top advertiser for Black consumers

September 20, 2013

Black consumers are expected to increase their spending from the current $1 trillion level to $1.3 trillion by 2017, according to a new report from Nielsen, in…

Pinterest to test business ads

September 20, 2013

Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann sent a message to users this week about the site's new test promoting certain business ads.

Tim Hortons marks National Coffee Day with BOGO deal

September 20, 2013

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shops will offer its U.S. guests a free coffee with the purchase of another coffee during National Coffee Day Sept. 29.

How negative word-of-mouth marketing can lead to more sales

Unfavorable comments can lead to increased sales if acted upon appropriately and quickly.

Wendy's franchisee raises $2.5M for adoption foundation

September 19, 2013

Restaurant franchisee The Briad Group has raised more than $2.5 million for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, including $325,000 at its 15th Annual Golf…

Taco Cabana marks 35th anniversary with throwback prices

September 19, 2013

Thirty-five years ago, Taco Cabana opened its first restaurant in Midtown San Antonio. The brand will mark the occasion Sept. 21 and 22 with a grand re-opening…

Keurig to open brick-and-mortar coffee store

September 18, 2013

As the popularity of single-cup beverages grows thanks to major brands such as Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks carrying such offerings, Green Mountain Coffee…

LivingSocial extends deals, adds marketing tools for merchants

September 18, 2013

LivingSocial announced it is offering new, extended-length promotional options for local and national merchants. According to a press release, the new…

Blimpie jumps into mobile gaming to attract Millennials

September 18, 2013

Blimpie has launched a new mobile game app, called Blimpie Run (blimpie.com/blimpierun) as part of the brand's initiative to appeal to Millennials.

Crisis expert: QSR strikes not damaging brands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The more brands engage strike supporters, the longer the story plays out in the media.

Bojangles' launches multichannel tailgating campaign

September 17, 2013

Bojangles' has launched TailgateEverything.com, a website that lists more than 50 alternative tailgating ideas using the brand's signature menu items.

Auntie Anne's adds fundraising channel to portfolio

September 17, 2013

Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraising announces the addition of Auntie Anne's to its fundraising food line-up.

MasterCard's Stand Up To Cancer campaign hits $4M goal

September 17, 2013

MasterCard announced it has reached its goal of raising $4 million for Stand Up To Cancer through its Dig In & Do Good campaign.

Australians descend on McDonald's HQ to protest opening

September 17, 2013

A delegation from the Australian town of Tecoma, a suburb of Melbourne, will protest at McDonald's Corporate Headquarters Sept. 18 in Chicago. They will also…

Taco Bell signs on as first partner of career training program

September 17, 2013

Taco Bell and Kinexus have signed on as the first two partners in Cengage Learning/Smart Horizon Career Online Education's Clinton Global Initiative Commitment…

Tim Hortons serves up steak for lunch

September 17, 2013

Tim Hortons has rolled out a new grilled steak and cheese Panini for the lunch daypart.

Wendy's targets women with flatbread grilled chicken campaign

September 17, 2013

Wendy's has brought back its Flatbread Grilled Chicken sandwiches for a limited time, and celebrated their return with an "Ultimate Premiere Party…

Quiznos turns to bourbon for latest LTO

September 16, 2013

Quiznos has introduced a new limited-time Bourbon Steak Sub. It features black Angus steak, melted mozzarella, bacon and fried onions all topped with Quiznos…

McDonald's recruits Kaepernick, Flacco to push new wings

September 16, 2013

McDonald's Mighty Wings are now available at restaurants through mid-November and while supplies last. The spicy, bone-in, crispy wings are available in 3-, 5…

Yum! Brands joins Christina Aguilera for hunger relief effort

September 13, 2013

Yum! Brands has launched its annual World Hunger Relief effort, once again featuring multi-Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera to promote the message.