Study: Social media interaction leads to long-term sales increases

October 26, 2012

New research shows that social media interaction between a customer and a brand drives immediate and long-term sales increases. The 2012 LoyaltyOne Social…

Burger King rolls out new Whoppers for birthday celebration

October 26, 2012

To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the its signature Whopper sandwich, Burger King has rolled out two new, limited-time-only variations in commemorative…

Dunkin' embraces 5 strategies to navigate tricky environment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's third quarter comp sales up across all four segments; guest and ticket counts rise.

Tim Hortons marks U.S. milestone with coffee promo

October 26, 2012

In celebration of operating 750 U.S. restaurants, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is offering guests a medium premium blend coffee for the promotion price of…

2013 food trend predictions begin trickling in

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Look for fast casual rebranding, bread experimentation and more snacking.

Taco Cabana showcases new restaurant design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's 160 locations are expected to be remodeled by early 2014.

Dunkin' Donuts' Boston Screams back for Halloween

October 25, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has brought back its Halloween-themed Boston Scream Donut, a variation of its classic Boston Kreme donut with orange icing drizzle added. The…

McDonald's signs agreement to keep All American Games in Chicago

October 25, 2012

The McDonald's All American Games will stay in Chicago through 2015. After the event set an attendance record in 2011 and carried that momentum into the 201…

3 tips for creating an effective mobile website

Mobile website visitors are in a rush; make sure all of the information they need is easily and quickly accessible.

Taco Bell hosting World Series giveaway promotion

October 23, 2012

On the heels of its most successful product launch ever, Taco Bell has partnered with Major League Baseball to give away a free Doritos Locos Taco if any…

Krystal marks 80th anniversary with 25-cent burgers

October 23, 2012

The Krystal Company will kick off its 80th anniversary Oct. 24 with parties at its 350 restaurants throughout the Southeast. On that day, from 11 a.m. to …

Baskin-Robbins rolls out Halloween ice cream cakes

October 23, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is offering a special lineup of ice cream cakes for Halloween. Available now at participating Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide, the…

White Castle inducts loyal fans into hall of fame

October 23, 2012

White Castle will induct its most dedicated fans, known as "Craver Nation," at its annual Cravers Hall of Fame event Oct. 25 in Columbus, Ohio. The 2012 class…

Jersey Mike's hits mobile marketing milestone

October 23, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs has signed up the 650,000th member of its Shore Points Rewards loyalty program powered by SkyPop's mobile marketing platform. The milestone…

Driving big business with loyalty programs

by Christopher Hall

Loyalty programs offer a way to build relationships with customers, and gather mission critical insight into their behavior.

Technology, value emerge as McDonald's priorities in tight market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO discusses Q3's soft sales and customer service initiatives, including a greater focus on mobile initiatives.

Hardee's adds ribeye steak to breakfast menu

October 22, 2012

Hardee's has added another biscuit sandwich to its breakfast menu. The new ribeye steak, egg and cheese biscuit is now available at all Hardee's locations and…

Crawfish returns to the Popeyes' menu

October 22, 2012

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has brought back its popular limited-time offering of crawfish for its 4th annual Crawfish Festival. From today through Nov. 25, the…

Burger King partners with Nintendo for Wii U giveaway

October 22, 2012

Burger King restaurants are offering guests the chance to win a Wii U system, the new gaming and entertainment system from Nintendo that launches on Nov. 18.

Jack in the Box adds chili cheese curly fries to menu

October 22, 2012

Jack in the Box restaurants have added a new snack offering to the menu – chili cheese curly fries.