Restaurants join Round It Up America program for relief efforts

June 5, 2013

When deadly tornadoes hit Oklahoma recently, Round It Up America already had funds reserved before a warning siren was ever sounded. Round It Up America, which…

Rita's Italian Ice ready to tackle pediatric cancer

June 5, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice today kicks off its annual Paper Lemon Fundraising Campaign and eighth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a…

Menu product development takes patience, collaboration

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You can create a great product but without marketing, it won't budge.

Wendy's adds grilled chicken wrap to Kids' Meals

June 4, 2013

Wendy's is adding new menu items and interactive games to its Kids' Meals, just in time for summer. Additionally, the meals are now available for $1.99 after …

Taco Bell showcases high school graduates in Times Square

June 4, 2013

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens, together with Get Schooled, is inviting teens to take part in a new project, "Yearbook Time! Upload Yourself into Times…

Strong sales performance readies Good Times for expansion

June 4, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced this week that its same store-sales increased 16 percent in May, in addition to an increase of 5 percent in May of last…

Arby's, King's Hawaiian donate to Oklahoma relief fund

June 4, 2013

The Arby's Foundation and King's Hawaiian will make a joint donation of $30,000 for emergency food relief to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The funds will…

Baskin-Robbins launches triple vanilla flavor

June 4, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is putting a new spin on three classic Baskin-Robbins flavors with the introduction of triple vanilla, its June Flavor of the Month.

Pretzelmaker promotion pushes lemonade, bites

June 4, 2013

From now through the end of June, Pretzelmaker customers will get one free regular lemonade with the purchase of any regular-sized Pretzel Bites (any flavor…

Tim Hortons Camp Day raises money for disadvantaged kids

June 3, 2013

Tim Hortons Camp Day is set for June 5. On that day, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop restaurant owners donate all proceeds from coffee sales to the Tim Horton…

CMO Klein leaves Arby's

June 3, 2013

Less than two years after being named chief marketing officer of Arby's, Russ Klein is leaving the company to "pursue other opportunities."

Operations, marketing lead to strong sales at Krispy Kreme

May 31, 2013

Krispy Kreme's first quarter was impressive — an 11.4 percent same-store sales increase at company stores, 11 percent revenue growth, a 33 percent profit jump…

CEO: Popeyes' remodeling efforts contribute to positive guest experience

May 31, 2013

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen this week announced another strong quarter, including a system-wide sales increase of 10.2 percent.

Popeyes franchisee raises $670K to fight Musclar Dystrophy

May 31, 2013

The Sailormen Inc. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Golf Classic has raised more than $670,000 to help support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and those affected…

Dunkin' Donuts pushes beverages for National Doughnut Day

May 31, 2013

On June 7, National Doughnut Day, Dunkin' donuts will offer guests a free donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage.

Mobile engagement helps Auntie Anne's exceed sweepstakes expectations

May 31, 2013

Auntie Anne's Honey Whole Grain Sweepstakes, a branded multichannel campaign created to drive awareness of the new honey whole grain pretzel, drew more than…

Quiznos' BBQ subs mark chef's culinary debut

May 31, 2013

Quiznos new Executive Chef Nick Graff has launched his first two products just in time for summer — the Spicy BBQ Pulled Pork Sub and the Southern BBQ Pulled…

Dairy Queen S'mores Blizzard tests 'off the charts'

May 31, 2013

Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants debuted the S'mores Blizzard this week.

Commentary: What you can learn from Panera's 'hidden menu'

Does having a secret menu make sense? The answer is, possibly.

McDonald's adding variety to Quarter Pounder lineup

May 30, 2013

Beginning in June, McDonald's will offer three new varities of its signature Quarter Pounder Burger, including bacon habanero ranch, deluxe and bacon and…