Commentary: Customer intelligence drives loyalty

By Ashish Gambhir

Whataburger hosts fundraiser for MDA Summer Camp attendees

May 18, 2012

On May 23, Whataburger Restaurants will celebrate National Burger Month by raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). From 5 to 8 p.m.…

Wendy's sponsoring Latino talent competition

May 18, 2012

Wendy's is the presenting sponsor for a talent competition aimed at finding up-and-coming Latino artists. The competition is being held with Dame Un Break on…

PizzaMarketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The inaugural Top 100 Movers & Shakers features a ranking of the top concepts, leaders and trends in the $38 billion pizza segment.

Experts weigh in on cost effective menu improvements

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Innovation can be achieved with items that already exist in the kitchen.

Dunkin' Donuts Brand Advisory Council named

May 17, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the results of its most recent Brand Advisory Council (BAC) election which selects franchisees from across the country to provide…

Cold Stone Creamery promotion jumps back to 1950s

May 17, 2012

Through Aug. 31, Cold Stone Creamery is offering a limited time promotion of retro-inspired treats that are reminiscent of 1950's ice cream parlors.

TCBY rolls out mobile truck

May 17, 2012

TCBY has launched its new frozen yogurt truck platform in Charlotte, N.C., as part of its strategic expansion. The mobile truck model was rolled out to meet…

Great American Cookies hosts Father's Day baseball promotion

May 16, 2012

To celebrate Father's Day, Great American Cookies is hosting a national contest celebrating the "Great American Dad." From now through May 28, Great American…

Cintas recycling campaign benefits Ronald McDonald Charities

May 16, 2012

Cintas Corporation has announced that it has collected more than 500 pounds of pull tabs for its second annual E.A.R.T.H. (Every Area Recycling Tabs Helps!…

Blurring of the lines between QSR and Fast Casual

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, Food IQ 

Burger King named QSR Partner of USA Basketball

May 15, 2012

Burger King Corp. and USA Basketball have announced a new marketing partnership that makes Burger King the Official QSR Partner of USA Basketball.

McDonald's UK launches 'behind the scene's website

May 15, 2012

McDonald's UK is launching a new website, www.WhatMakesMcDonalds.co.uk, this week to provide a "behind the scenes" look at the chain through articles, videos…

Milio's Sandwiches rolls out Mediterranean trio

May 15, 2012

Milio's Sandwiches is reintroducing its popular Mediterranean sandwich trio, which will be available systemwide between May 21 and Aug. 12.

Dunkin' Brands testing new American Express mobile feature

May 14, 2012

American Express has launched a mobile offer engine that recommends and ranks relevant merchant offers in real time for U.S. Cardmembers based on their…

Jack in the Box promotes COO to president

May 14, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that Leonard A. Comma was promoted to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Comma, who has served as…

Burger King Canada rolls out maple BBQ Whopper

May 14, 2012

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. has introduced a new variation of its classic Whopper sandwich. The Maple BBQ Whopper combines thick hardwood smoked…

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop expands frozen beverage line

May 14, 2012

All U.S. Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop locations now feature the new Caramel Chocolate Brownie Iced Capp Supreme, a variation to one of the chain's most…

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie debut in Walmart locations

May 14, 2012

Tasti D-Lite owner/operators Scott Hughes and Benton Tatum are expanding their portfolio to include a co-branded Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie inside…

Subway hosting Wounded Warrior alumni for Battleship screening

May 14, 2012

On Tuesday, Subway will offer an exclusive screening to the new movie Battleship for local alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project. The movie officially…