Dunkin' Donuts celebrates March with Irish Crème offerings

March 5, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating St. Patrick's Day season with new Irish Crème Donuts and Irish Crème Coffees, Lattes and Coolatta beverages.

Mobile apps strengthen brand-consumer relationships

A branded mobile app provides a direct link to loyal customers and provides new and powerful customer-level data.

Pretzelmaker's Twisted Tuesday promo includes free drink

March 4, 2013

From now through the end of March, Pretzelmaker will host its Twisted Tuesday promotion that includes a free small fountain beverage with the purchase of any…

Whataburger's spicy ketchup back by popular demand

March 4, 2013

In response to customers' demands, Whataburger is bringing back its spicy ketchup for a limited time beginning today.

Wendy's finds value-premium balance

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is moving toward a consistent POS system as part of its reimaging program.

Subway co-founder predicts hitting 50,000 unit mark in four years

March 1, 2013

Subway, which currently has about 38,800 units worldwide, could very well hit the 50,000-unit mark by 2017. According to co-founder and president Fred DeLuca…

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…