Taco Bell celebrates bowl season in the end zone

December 27, 2010

As we eagerly wait to see if Oregon or Auburn will be crowned college football king in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) game Jan. 10 in Glendale, Ariz., Taco…

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s launch comprehensive mobile app

December 27, 2010

As restaurant chains increasingly add mobile application programs, online loyalty rewards and location-based marketing to their repertoire, CKE Restaurants has…

Church’s Chicken offers up a snack

December 27, 2010

Church’s Chicken has added the Chicken Mini Sandwich to its menu. The hand-held, portable item was launched behind strong consumer demand and after a…

McDonald’s names multicultural marketing veep

December 27, 2010

McDonald’s USA has promoted Edgardo A. Navarro to its vice president, multicultural marketing position, effective Jan. 4. In his new role, Navarro will lead…

Jack in the Box goes big for New Year’s

December 27, 2010

Jack in the Box has launched a Jumbo Deal combo meal in celebration of the New Year. The combo meal, available for $3.99 plus tax, includes a Jumbo Jack…

Recession proof: Desserts hitting the sweet spot

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Because of their affordability and cravability, dessert items will survive no matter what.

Local: The ins, the outs and the details

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…

Sonic taps Zenith as creative partner

December 22, 2010

In May, Sonic Corp. outlined a number of initiatives to boost sagging sales. Among those efforts were a new media plan that "did more with less;" a plan that…

McRib craving translates into $1 million

December 21, 2010

Jonathan Kehoe, a 29-year-old former construction worker from West Allis, Wisc., just outside of Milwaukee, has won the $1 million grand prize in the…

McDonald’s teams up with Discover Michigan Skiing

December 20, 2010

Michigan McDonald’s restaurants are encouraging its customers to hit the slopes this winter. Twenty-three ski facilities in the Wolverine State have teamed up…

Popeyes brings a little Louisiana to Smryna, Ga.

December 20, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has opened its first restaurant in Smyrna, Ga. The new unit is operated by National Restaurant Development Inc., owned by Aziz Hashim.

2011 U.K. foodservice trends predicted

December 20, 2010

The United Kingdom has welcomed many American brands to its soil. Chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, Domino’s and Papa John’s…

El Pollo Loco narrows AOR search to three

December 20, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has narrowed its search for a new advertising agency down to three contenders: Goodness Mfg., McCann West/Casanova Pendrill and RPA.

BK, Culver’s add eGifting

December 19, 2010

In July, Cold Stone Creamery launched a social media application that allows customers to send a gift to their friends via Facebook or email. The eGift program…

Chick-fil-A kicks breakfast up a notch

December 19, 2010

As record-low temperatures set in across the country, Chick-fil-A is adding plenty of heat to cope. The chain will begin offering the Spicy Chicken Biscuit as…

Chick-fil-A recognized as ‘Best Client’

December 16, 2010

The recently held Client Advisor Awards in Atlanta, which honors the impact of professional services firms, recognized BrightWave Marketing and its client…

Lost in translation: Changing AORs isn't always the best answer

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many QSRs have recently sought new creative agencies to answer their sales woes.  

Motor City puts the brakes on QSR ban idea

December 14, 2010

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based organization, has called for a moratorium on new quick-service restaurant…

Dunkin’ dishes out holiday deals

December 14, 2010

Holiday procrastinators need not fret. Dunkin’ Donuts is now offering coffee deals, online promotions and gift ideas to help get you through the chaotic season.

The gloves are off: Lawsuit vs. McDonald’s filed

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 14, 2010

After six months of talk, the Center for Science in Public Interest is finally walking the walk.