Cheba Hut plans marijuana-themed party for 420

April 19, 2013

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs is planning a 420 celebration in Boulder, Colo., on April 20.

Lipton offers Tea Makeover to boost beverage sales

April 19, 2013

Lipton hopes its new Tea Makeover will make it easier than ever for restaurants — from large chains to small independent brands — to sell and market tea to…

5 ways to turn customer complaints into incremental sales

Complaints can represent an opportunity for QSRs and fast casuals to bake social media deeper into the fabric of their organization and become more nimble.

Dunkin' Donuts donates $100K to Boston Marathon fund

April 18, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that it has donated $100,000 to The One Fund Boston to support families of those impacted by Monday's Boston Marathon bombings.

Jack in the Box offers morning pick-me-up with new oatmeal

April 18, 2013

Jack in the Box has introduced blueberry muffin oatmeal at all locations, featuring a dried blueberry blend and a swirl of streusel to emulate the flavor of a…

Quiznos' LTO features new jalapeno cheddar baguette

April 18, 2013

Quiznos has introduced a new sub — the chicken fajita — for a limited time only. With the launch, Quiznos attempts to translate fajitas from their traditional…

Chick-fil-A makes over salads, adds calorie counts to menu boards

April 17, 2013

The chain is hoping the items will appeal to more health-conscious customers.

Subway, Papa John's ads resonate with Millennials, Gen Xers

April 17, 2013

New data released today by Nielsen shows that the top restaurant ads for Millennials in the first quarter were from Subway, Taco Bell and Sonic.

French Fry Heaven looks to capitalize on snacking trend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Regarding expansion plans, the company's goal is to be "everywhere people are hungry."

Carville, Matalin to discuss gov't issues facing restaurateurs at Fast Casual Exec Summit

April 16, 2013

James Carville and Mary Matalin, Washington D.C.’s most high-profile political couple, will bring a fiery conversation about how Washington is affecting the…

Dine Out For No Kid Hungry registration now open

April 16, 2013

More than 16 million children in America struggle with hunger, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, and this September, thousands of…

Pretzelmaker launches Buffalo Blue Cheese and Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt bites

April 16, 2013

Pretzelmaker has added two new flavors of Pretzel Bites: Buffalo Blue Cheese and Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt.

Tim Hortons Café & Bake shop showcases cold drinks with $1 promo

April 15, 2013

As summer draws near, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is showcasing its cool drinks for $1. The promotion runs today through Aug. 18 and includes any small…

A&W throws hat into better burger, fast casual ring

April 15, 2013

For a brand that's been around about 94 years, A&W has made many big changes just within the past year and a half since divesting from Yum! Brands.

Chipotle chicken returns to Jack in the Box menu mix

April 15, 2013

The chipotle chicken club sandwich is back on the Jack in the Box menu for a limited time beginning today. It is available a la carte or at participating…

McDonald's names new global chief brand officer

April 12, 2013

McDonald's board of directors has elected former McDonald's executive Steve Easterbrook as executive vice president and global chief brand officer.

Wendy's restaurants raise $68K for Hurricane Sandy relief

April 12, 2013

Wendy's restaurants in the New York Tri-state area recently presented checks totaling $68,017.67 to three organizations providing disaster relief for Hurricane…

Taco Bell to unveil new commercial during MTV Movie Awards

April 12, 2013

Taco Bell's new commercial, "First Kiss," will debut Sunday during the MTV Movie Awards on MTV.

Jersey Mike's doubles fundraising for charitable campaign

April 12, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs raised $1.7 million during its third annual "Month of Giving" campaign held throughout March. The money will go toward 86 different…

QSRs offering some Tax Day relief

April 11, 2013

A handful of QSRs are offering a bit of relief as American taxpayers scramble to fulfill their patriotic duty ahead of the looming April 15 deadline.