Del Taco plans 25 units in San Antonio market

September 4, 2013

Del Taco has announced the opening of its first of 25 locations planned for the San Antonio market. The new restaurant opened today at 10926 Culebra Road, and…

Good Times turns in 19 percent sales jump in August

September 4, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has turned in its fifth consecutive month of double-digit, same-store sales increases, jumping 18.7 percent in August.

DQ, Orange Julius rewarding teachers with school supplies

September 4, 2013

The Orange Julius Treat for Teachers essay contest, presented by Orange Julius at DQ, will run through Sept. 22.

Pumpkin menu is back at Dunkin' Donuts

September 4, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts kicked off September with new pumpkin menu items, including a new pumpkin pie donut, and a new frozen pumpkin coffee Coolatta. The brand has…

The changing face of QSR customer loyalty programs

Digital loyalty programs can increase the visit frequency of those loyal customers by 12 to 44 percent.

Baskin-Robbins kicks off school year with BOGO promotion

September 3, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating back-to-school season with the return of its Buy One Get One Free two-scoop sundae offer at participating locations nationwide.

Arby's takes the lead for No Kid Hungry campaign

September 3, 2013

Throughout September, restaurants nationwide will invite guests to raise money for the annual Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at ending…

Taco Bell CEO rewards Alaska students with leadership training course

September 3, 2013

Taco Bell Corp., together with the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens; Get Schooled and Viacom's umbrella for social responsibility, Viacommunity, recently…

McDonald's restaurants launch $1 any size coffee

September 3, 2013

McDonald's restaurants throughout Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto, Calif., as well as Northern Nevada (Lake Tahoe and Truckee), began offering $1 any size…

Krispy Kreme's sales jump via 'inspired marketing'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is growing its domestic and international footprint through a smaller, cheaper prototype.

Subway rewarding guests who visit state parks

August 30, 2013

In honor of the Washington State Parks Centennial and National Public Lands Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Subway restaurants…

Chick-fil-A's new promotion pushes breakfast daypart

August 30, 2013

Chick-fil-A is inviting customers to enjoy a complimentary breakfast entree through its "Breakfast on Us" promotion taking place at restaurants nationwide the…

A&W Canada pulls in $1.45M for multiple sclerosis support

August 30, 2013

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. announced that its 5th annual Cruisin' for a Cause, held last week, raised more than $1.45 million in support of the…

Cinnabon #fansources marketing ideas from social media followers

August 29, 2013

Earlier this week, Cinnabon began soliciting marketing ideas from its Facebook fans. The brand kicked off the effort by posting: "Marketing ideas for Cinnabon?

Burger King rolls out fall product lineup

August 29, 2013

Burger King Worldwide today revealed its fall menu lineup including the new French Fry Burger available for $1 on the value menu and the return of the Chicken…

Wendy's rides short-form video trend in flatbread relaunch

August 29, 2013

In response to consumer demand, Wendy's is bringing back its Flatbread Grilled Chicken sandwiches for a limited time.

McDonald's adds vegetarian option in Canada

August 29, 2013

McDonald's Canada rolled out two vegetarian options this week — the Mediterranean and Santa Fe Veggie Signature McWraps. The launch marks the first time the…

Carl's Jr. signs sponsorship deal with Phoenix Suns

August 28, 2013

Carl's Jr. has signed a multiyear sponsorship deal with the Phoenix Suns that includes the opening of a 2,000-square-foot unit at the US Airways Center. The…

Del Taco names new agency of record

August 28, 2013

Del Taco has selected Morgan Marketing and Public Relations as its agency of record for PR, following an RFP that included 10 agencies.

Burger King adding fries as burger topping

August 28, 2013

On Sept. 1, Burger King will begin offering its new "French Fry Burger" for $1. The Associated Press reported the company is looking to "drum up sales and…