Marketing News & Media

How a digital loyalty program can help a smaller chain compete

Digital customer engagement providers can now use social media accounts to link a customer's existing social media identity to a new digital customer…

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Dunkin' Donuts now offering holiday coffee flavors, free WiFi

November 5, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts' holiday menu, which is now available, features three flavored coffee and lattes, including new White Chocolate, Peppermint Mocha and…

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Chick-fil-A's 2013 cow calendar includes digital gift card

November 5, 2012

Chick-fil-A's 2013 cow calendar is now available, with the brand's "Eat Mor Chikin" cows saluting 12 of history's most famous "moonarchs."

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Sonic rolls out two premium chicken sandwiches

November 5, 2012

Sonic has introduced two new premium chicken sandwiches — a limited-time Asiago Caesar Chicken Sandwich and an "improved" Classic Chicken Sandwich.

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Rita's Italian Ice debuts York Peppermint flavor

November 5, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice has introduced a new flavor for the holidays — The York Peppermint milkshake and sundae will be available now through Dec. 31.

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Restaurant marketing calendars include Election Day promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many chains are giving away freebies to customers who can prove they voted.

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Subway introduces Steak Melts collection

November 2, 2012

Subway has launched three new sandwiches as part of its Steak Melts Collection. They include the Chipotle Steak & Cheese; Big Philly Cheesesteak; and Steak…

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Tim Hortons introduces single-serve coffee line

November 2, 2012

As the single-serve coffee segment accelerates from Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks' K-Cup presence, Tim Hortons is now set to compete for its share of the…

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Arby's raises record amount for childhood hunger fight

November 1, 2012

In its six-week-long fundraiser for the Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry campaign, Arby's restaurants raised a system record of $2.5 million.

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Restaurant apps evolve into interactive information providers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Informational apps are more effective at impacting purchasing decisions than entertainment apps.

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Arizona McDonald's units host Family Literacy Day

October 31, 2012

McDonald's restaurants throughout greater Phoenix and northern Arizona will host Family Literacy Day at 1 p.m. Nov. 3

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Burger King adds operations coaches for consistent experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New menu and marketing initiatives continue to yield positive results.

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KFC brings hunger fight to Facebook

October 30, 2012

KFC is calling on its Facebook fans to "Pass the Bucket" this month to raise awareness for hunger. Once again, KFC is raising money and awareness through its…

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Carvel taps marketing veteran as brand president

October 30, 2012

Carvel Ice Cream announced today that it has named Scott Colwell as brand president. Colwell's primary responsibilities will be to develop and ensure…

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Jack in the Box raises $23K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

October 30, 2012

The Jack in the Box Foundation recently held its annual bowl-a-thon benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County. Dubbed "Boo-la-thon 2012" the…

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Sasquatch promoting Cousins' new sub line

October 30, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has launched a new television advertising campaign to showcase its new "Twisted" line featuring pretzel bread.

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Taco Bell preps for Doritos Locos World Series giveaway

October 29, 2012

Thanks to San Francisco Giants' player Angel Pagan and his second base steal during Game 2 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Taco Bell will give…

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