OpenTable introduces app for Facebook sharing

March 1, 2013

OpenTable has launched a new Facebook app, "Places I've Eaten." The new app makes it easy for people to share their dining history, favorite restaurants and…

Krispy Kreme goes bananas with new cream pies

March 1, 2013

Krispy Kreme has introduced new Glazed Banana Kreme Pies, available for a limited time at participating mass merchants, grocery and convenience stores. The…

Taco Bell's Feed the Beat program now part of SXSW festival

March 1, 2013

Taco Bell's Feed the Beat program has teamed up with Passion Pit to create a fan-generated "rockumentary" about the SXSW music festival.

Popeyes' CEO: Obamacare can be navigated with sales growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's Q4 and 2012 yield strong same-store sales domestically and internationally.

Dunkin' Donuts mobile app adds support for Apple's Passbook

February 28, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has added support for Apple's Passbook to its mobile app. Now, guests can add their Dunkin' Donuts Cards to Passbook and pay for food and…

Subway extends business simulation game

February 28, 2013

The Build Your Own Virtual Subway Challenge, a business simulation game that enables players to learn about business and compete globally, has been extended…

Tim Hortons' mobile app adds Tim Card reloading feature

February 28, 2013

Tim Hortons has upgraded its TimmyMe app to include the previously Web-based TimmyRun and Tim Card reload functions.

Dairy Queen preps for spring with combo deal, Blizzard BOGO

February 27, 2013

The Dairy Queen system will kick off the spring season with special deals throughout March. Participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants in…

Checkers/Rally's launches loaded potato skins, fries

February 27, 2013

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., parent company of Checkers and Rally's restaurants, is celebrating its Loaded Potato Skins new product launch with "Potato…

Startup to franchisor: Ice cream concept's success comes from constant branding

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Comfy Cow founders discuss how they branded, duplicated and expanded their premium ice cream concept during a slow economy.

Wienerschnitzel brings back corn dog sweepstakes

February 26, 2013

Wienerschnitzel is offering guests the chance to win cash prizes and more during its fourth annual "Cash in on a Corn Dog" sweepstakes.

Krispy Kreme adds Ghiradelli sauce to beverage lineup

February 26, 2013

Krispy Kreme is adding Ghirardelli White Chocolate Sauce to its beverage lineup. The White Chocolate Mocha and White Hot Chocolate are available now through…

McDonald's partners with Los Angeles Kings for interactive campaign

February 26, 2013

AEG's Global Partnership division has announced a partnership with McDonald's to launch the Los Angeles Kings' Player of the Month campaign. The Kings are…

How to get the best results from postcard marketing

There is no use putting the effort into a card just to have it ignored because you wanted to save on printing; You are trying to cut into a busy market, if…

A&W lobbies for mascot's LinkedIn presence

February 25, 2013

A&W has brought back its mascot, Rooty, and is incorporating him in a variety of marketing campaigns, including the chain's new mobile app and through the…

Arby's encouraging cities to rename to 'Reubenville' for March

February 25, 2013

Arby's will reward residents from the first U.S. city that renames itself "Reubenville" in March with free Reuben sandwiches. Even if the challenge cannot be…

Jersey Mike's partners with 86 charities for fundraising campaign

February 25, 2013

Throughout March, Jersey Mike's Subs is joining forces with 86 local charities for the company's third annual "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign. Last…

Taco Cabana partners with sports radio channel for March Madness promo

February 22, 2013

NCAA Division I Men's Basketball fans hoping to witness a game in person now have a chance thanks to a partnership between Taco Cabana and Sports Radio 1310-AM…

Wendy's new logo to make its debut next week

February 22, 2013

On Feb. 25, the new, contemporary Wendy's logo will begin appearing in advertising, on product packaging, crew uniforms, new restaurant signage, menuboards and…

Subway recognizes Summit Group Communications' markets

February 22, 2013

At the annual Subway Team Operations Marketing & Planning (STOMP) Summit, Subway restaurants recognized 10 of 202 markets for their success and leadership…