Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off annual Stars fundraising campaign

April 22, 2013

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has kicked off its third annual Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign.

Study shows QSR value ads drive traffic

April 19, 2013

Using its 24-hour AdPi Express ad testing service, Phoenix Marketing International has found that ads including some sort of value message are significantly…

Bojangles' raises record amount for Muscular Dystrophy Association

April 19, 2013

Bojangles' has raised a record-breaking total — more than $446,000 — for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during its 12th annual Shamrocks Against Dystrophy…

Jack in the Box proves it likes piña colada

April 19, 2013

To mark the impending arrival of summer, Jack in the Box has introduced a new piña colada smoothie.

Ravens QB Joe Flacco goes to work at Dairy Queen

April 19, 2013

Super Bowl MVP and Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco will help service customers today in Rosedale, Md., from 1 to 2 p.m.

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…