A look at QSR August 2012 product launches

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken innovations were popular during the month.

A&W Canada raises record $1.25 million for MS Society

August 31, 2012

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has announced that its fourth annual Cruisin' for a Cause Day, held Aug. 23, raised $1.25 million in support of the…

On deck at Taco Bell: Flamas and Cool Ranch Doritos tacos

August 31, 2012

Hoping to continue its momentum from the Doritos Locos Taco line, Taco Bell is currently testing new Doritos shell flavors -- Flamas and Cool Ranch. According…

LaMar's launches presidential election-themed donuts

August 31, 2012

LaMar's Donuts has launched the 2012 Presidential Donut Poll, a reprise of the 2008 (unscientific) survey in which customers were able to select from two…

Krystal's mobile restaurant to support hurricane first responders

August 30, 2012

The Krystal Crave Cruiser is headed to Gulfport, Miss., to support first responders as they begin clean up efforts from Hurricane Isaac. This mobile restaurant…

California McDonald's mark Egg McMuffin's 40th birthday

August 30, 2012

The Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich is turning 40 and McDonald's of the Greater Bay Area, in California, is celebrating by hosting trivia promotions through…

Burger King promotes smoothies during Labor Day weekend

August 30, 2012

To help celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend, Burger King Restaurants will offer the brand's new Real Fruit Smoothies for $1 from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.

Sonic celebrates back-to-school season with new menu items

August 30, 2012

Sonic Drive-In is declaring Sept. 4 National Back-to-School Day and is offering its entire lineup of breakfast burritos for half price all day. Additionally…

Commentary: 5 ways to deal with negative online reviews

Negative online reviews don't have to kill a restaurant's reputation.

Restaurants take the lead in hunger crisis aid

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A new report shows that one in five Americans don't know how they'll afford their next meal.

Del Taco selects new agency of record

August 29, 2012

Del Taco has selected San Francisco-based agency Camp + King as its lead advertising agency of record. Camp + King will lead all strategic branding and…

Arby's launches new turkey roasters sandwiches

August 29, 2012

Arby's has introduced turkey roasters, sandwiches that feature oven-roasted turkey that is thinly sliced every day.

Subway commits to ending gestation stall use

August 29, 2012

Subway is the latest QSR chain to condemn the use of gestation crates and is working toward the elimination of these crates within its supply chain. According…

Tasti D-Lite hosts promotions for 25th birthday

August 29, 2012

Tasti D-Lite is marking its 25th birthday with a limited-edition birthday cake flavor, which will be available Sept. 3-30.

Reaching more customers through digital technology

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A Q&A with Noah Glass, founder and CEO of online ordering firm OLO, on the new digital customer and the technology driving their dining experiences.

Wienerschnitzel rolls out Der Chicken Dippers

August 28, 2012

Wienerschnitzel has rolled out its newest menu item, Der Chicken Dippers. The bite-sized crispy chicken is served with a choice of three dipping sauces: sweet…

Wendy's hosts Twitter promo for return of Asiago Ranch Chicken Club

August 28, 2012

Wendy's is celebrating the return of its Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, first introduced in the fall of 2011, with a 30 Days of Bold Twitter promotion.

Burger King franchisee partners with Red Cross for emergency response efforts

August 28, 2012

Colorado-based Ocedon Burger King Restaurants has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross' Colorado disaster response fund to aid in the recovery of this…

Culver's enhances website design

August 27, 2012

Culver's has launched a new website at www.culvers.com to better communicate its "Welcome to Delicious" brand story. The centerpiece of the new website is food…

Seattle's Best contest-winning coffee includes bacon, pumpkin flavors

August 27, 2012

After searching across state fairs in California, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio, as well as on Facebook throughout the summer, Seattle's Best Coffee and…