Yum! Brands Q2: Taco Bell, KFC U.S. have new product momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is still reeling the effects of the avian flu and poultry supply issues in China.

Krispy Kreme marks birthday with discounted doughnuts

July 11, 2013

In celebration of its 76th birthday July 13, Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen of its signature Original Glazed doughnuts for 76 cents with the purchase of an…

Baskin-Robbins offers chance to win London soccer trip

July 11, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is offering guests in the New York Tri-State area the chance to win a trip for two to London to see the New York Cosmos play the Leyton Orient…

Subway names winners of global entrepreneur challenge

July 11, 2013

The five grand prize winners of the online Build Your Own Virtual Subway Global Challenge have come from around the world to visit the chain's headquarters in…

Rita's Candy Land game offers chance to win Florida vacation

July 11, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice has introduced a Candy Land collect and win game, which runs at all locations through Aug. 18.

Wendy's leverages Nick Lachey, Hispanic messaging to tout pretzel bacon cheeseburger

July 11, 2013

Multi-platinum recording artist and television personality Nick Lachey has signed on to promote Wendy's new pretzel bacon cheeseburger.

Cousins Subs awards grant through philanthropic foundation

July 11, 2013

Cousins Subs' Make it Better Foundation has awarded King Advisory Inc. a $1,000 grant to help purchase school supplies for Milwaukee County (Wis.) youth as…

Dunkin' Donuts partners with CashStar digital gifting platform

July 11, 2013

CashStar, a digital gifting company, has announced that in the first half of 2013, it added more than a dozen global retailers and restaurants to its B2C and…

'Off-the shelf' Internet commercials now available for restaurants

July 10, 2013

Internet commercial provider IMercials.biz has launched "off the shelf" commercials to help restaurants promote their businesses.

Subway supports Feeding America through Hunger Games promotion

July 9, 2013

Subway restaurants will be the exclusive restaurant partner for the Lionsgate film "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," the second installment of "The Hunger…

Free webinar will unlock secrets behind solid mobile marketing

July 9, 2013

Although more customers than ever have smartphones, getting their attention is tough, and getting them to love your brand is a lot tougher. Restaurant…

Erbert & Gerbert's rewarding customers for donating to charity

July 9, 2013

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop is making a difference in local communities across the country by donating to JDRF, the Special Olympics, food banks and…

A peek at Dunkin' Donuts' new restaurant designs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company allows franchisees to select individual elements from four design options.

Dunkin' celebrates iced coffee season

July 8, 2013

To celebrate Iced Coffee season and the introduction of the brand's new Original Blend Iced Coffee K-Cup packs, Dunkin' Donuts has launched "Iced Coffee Cash…

Customers building own burritos at Taco John's

July 8, 2013

Taco John's International is unveiling a "new way to TJ" this summer. With the nationwide launch of Santa Fe Burritos and Bowls, the chain is inviting guests…

Fazoli's CEO accepts FastCasual.com's highest award

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, accepts his award during FastCasual.com's Top 100 Awards Banquet. Fazoli's was named No. 1 on the 2013 list of Fast Casual Top…

Carvel marks summer with Oreo promotion

July 5, 2013

Carvel has teamed up with Oreo for The Great Chill with Oreo promotion. From now through Aug. 18, Carvel will offer Oreo Ice Cream Cakes starting at $9.99 at…

Baskin-Robbins promotion spotlights Oreo lineup

July 5, 2013

To celebrate National Ice Cream Month throughout July, Baskin-Robbins is offering a waffle cone promotion and spotlighting its lineup of Oreo-inspired menu…

10 start-up tips for restaurant operators

Start with a small menu and as you grow and learn what your customers are demanding, find a happy medium with menu size and what your kitchen can deliver.

Long John Silver's responds to 'Worst Meal' claim

July 3, 2013

Long John Silver's today responded to the Center for Science in Public Interest's (CSPI) claim that its Big Catch is the "Worse Restaurant Meal in America."