Would you like points with that? QSRs serve up loyalty programs

QSRs are beginning to experience the benefits of adopting robust digital loyalty programs, including bigger transactions.

Edible Arrangements marks 500K Facebook fans with product launch

September 7, 2012

Edible Arrangements is celebrating its 500,000th Facebook fan milestone with a series of online and in-store promotions, as well as a new product launch, all…

White Castle expanding noodle concept

September 7, 2012

After testing its Laughing Noodle concept in Springfield, Ohio, for the past two years, White Castle is now ready to expand the brand to the Cincinnati market.

Del Taco's shrimp tacos return to menu

September 6, 2012

For a limited time only, Del Taco is bringing back its popular Crispy Shrimp Tacos and Burritos. Guests now have the option of choosing between a new spicy…

Top social media impressions include Starbucks, Burger King, McDonald's

September 6, 2012

PQ Media, a media research and analytics firm, and uberVU, a social marketing platform for real-time end-to-end social media audience measurement, have…

Dunkin' Donuts adds Quaker Oatmeal to menu

September 6, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced Quaker Oatmeal as a permanent addition to the brand's DDSmart menu of better-for-you food and beverages. Dunkin' Donuts…

Will leading QSRs start selling organic baby food?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Keys to success include a focus on organic ingredients and innovative packaging.

Restaurant industry conference focuses on social media best practices

September 5, 2012

Social media strategists from several major restaurants chains -- including McDonald's, Red Mango, Moe's Southwest Grill and Firehouse Subs -- will share their…

White Castle offering Grandparents Day promotion

September 5, 2012

To celebrate National Grandparents Day Sept. 9, White Castle will offer the first 100 grandparents and grandchildren a vintage-inspired White Castle "I Heart…

Gold Star Chili hosts Cincinnati Bengals promotions

September 5, 2012

Gold Star Chili, the "Official Chili of the Cincinnati Bengals," is kicking off the football season with a special promotion running at all 95 units in the…

Baskin-Robbins introduces soft serve Waffle Chip Dippers

September 5, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has introduced Waffle Chip Dippers, a new treat featuring vanilla soft serve drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with M&M's and…

Dunkin' Donuts introduces pumpkin K-Cup packs

September 5, 2012

For the fall season, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new seasonal food and beverages featuring pumpkin and apple flavors.

Just like dominos this menu item shall fall

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Gluten free can be one of the best places for restaurants to shine, or just the opposite.

Not tracking social media ROI is your fault

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If you're looking to place blame for why you can't measure social media ROI in your company, grab a mirror.

Tim Hortons kicks off football season with tailgate sweepstakes

September 4, 2012

Tim Hortons Cafe & Shop is kicking off football season by giving away 80 Napoleon Gourmet Grills during its Tims Tailgate sweepstakes on Facebook and at…

Culver's launches six LTOs for fall

September 4, 2012

Culver's is introducing six new, limited-time-only menu items for the fall, including the debut of a Colby Jack Pub Burger and the return of Sweet Potato…

Chicken offerings highlight Burger King's fall menu

September 4, 2012

Burger King Worldwide has launched a new fall menu highlighted by chicken offerings. The new menu marks the largest chicken menu rollout in brand history.

Taco Bell adds cornerstone breakfast items

September 4, 2012

Taco Bell has introduced the cornerstone of its FirstMeal – the new A.M. Crunchwrap – and Mtn Dew A.M., a combination of Mountain Dew and Tropicana Orange…

KFC's Chicken Littles return after 20 years

September 4, 2012

KFC has brought back its popular snack-sized Chicken Littles sandwiches. The recipe has been updated from the original chicken sliders available 20 years ago…

How many loyal, card-carrying customers do you really have?

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

I've seen a lot of people on Facebook lately posting statements, "You'll never hear anyone say...."