Watch and learn: More restaurants monitoring social media activity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Customers are following and posting about brands more than ever, and they're expecting real-time responses.

Cold Stone Creamery's Make-A-Wish fundraiser kicks off

September 1, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery will once again partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to host the 10th annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social Sept. 27.

Tasti D-Lite signs 104 development agreements

September 1, 2011

Tasti D-Lite has signed new development agreements for Tampa, Fla., several counties in New York and Connecticut, and for a network of non-traditional sites…

Krispy Kreme brews up signature coffee blends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 31, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts launched its new Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee Blends at participating U.S. and Canada locations today.

Taco Bell's 99-cent chicken flatbread returns

August 31, 2011

Taco Bell will re-introduce its 99-cent Chicken Flatbread Sandwich for a limited time beginning Sept. 5. The item, which features 100-percent marinated…

TCBY launches three new seasonal flavors

August 30, 2011

TCBY has added Caramel Supreme soft serve to its core menu, in addition to Red Velvet Cake, which was initially a limited-time only offering that earned a…

Urbanspoon and Zagat form content partnership

August 30, 2011

Urbanspoon, a mobile restaurant app, has signed a content deal with Zagat, provider of user-generated content, as well as restaurant ratings and reviews.

Church's Chicken customers get poetic

August 29, 2011

In honor of Church's Chicken Sandwich Celebration, the chain is asking fans to express their feelings for their favorite sandwich.

Cold Stone Canada launches Tim Hortons-inspired flavor

August 28, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery locations in Canada have rolled out the Tim Hortons Double Double ice cream flavor.

Whataburger rolls out Green Chile Double burger

August 28, 2011

After receiving positive customer response during a regional launch last year, Whataburger is introducing its Green Chile Double burger systemwide. The…

Sonic opens annual Limeades for Learning campaign

August 28, 2011

Sonic Drive-In has officially launched its 2011 Limeades for Learning campaign. This is the third year the chain has supported the cause, which raises money…

Taco Bell CMO resigns

August 28, 2011

David Ovens, chief marketing officer for Taco Bell Corp., has announced his resignation, citing personal reasons.

Burger King Canada introduces Chicken Tenders

August 28, 2011

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. is celebrating the introduction of a four-piece Chicken Tenders package by offering the option for $1.

Will Groupon be the next Pets.com?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Groupon continues to be front and center in the foodservice industry. A day doesn't go by where I don't hear the name Groupon from an operator, see an RSS feed…

Marble Slab and MaggieMoo's combined into one concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery are being combined into one concept. The new model will remain under the Marble Slab Creamery name…

White Castle's Autism Speaks campaign nets $1 million

August 24, 2011

White Castle's fundraising campaign for Autism Speaks has raised $1,006,000 in just over 18 months.

KFC Australia drops kids' meal toys

August 24, 2011

As of this week, the 600 KFC units in Australia will no longer include toys in its kids' meals, the company announced.

McDonald's launches Skechers' Twinkle Toes Happy Meals

August 24, 2011

McDonald’s U.S. and Canada restaurants will roll out a three-week Happy Meal promotion Aug. 26 featuring Twinkle Toes by Skechers.

Web Strategy author to keynote Foodservice Social Media Universe

August 24, 2011

Social technology and interactive media expert Jeremiah Owyang will deliver the opening keynote address for the inaugural Foodservice Social Media Universe…

ONOSYS launches Facebook online ordering application

August 23, 2011

A restaurant ordering platform via Facebook is now available from Cleveland-based ONOSYS, a provider of mobile and online ordering systems.