McDonald's Chicken McBites hit the menu

January 25, 2012

After testing in a handful of markets, the limited time McDonald's Chicken McBites rolled out this week to a broader audience nationwide.

Cold Stone Creamery sued by franchisee association

January 24, 2012

A lawsuit was filed Monday against Cold Stone Creamery and its parent company Kahala on behalf of an independent franchisee association. According to Blue Mau…

Chick-fil-A planning 8 Houston area units

January 24, 2012

Chick-fil-A has plans to open eight new units in the Houston market this year. The first restaurant is set to open Jan. 26 in Pearland, Texas, according to the…

Hardee's rolls out diner-style breakfast platter

January 23, 2012

Hardee's is rolling out its new Country Fried Steak 'N' Gravy Breakfast Platter at participating restaurants beginning today. The new diner-style platter is…

White Castle ready for Slider Bowl Championship

January 19, 2012

White Castle's inaugural Slider Bowl National Championship will be held Jan. 31 at the Crowne Plaza Union Station Victoria Ballroom in Indianapolis.

Taco Bell jumps into breakfast daypart

January 19, 2012

Beginning next week, Taco Bell will throw its hat into the fastest growing daypart in the QSR space. Calling it "First Meal," the Irvine, Calif.-based chain's…

Jack in the Box donates 250K to Big Brothers Big Sisters

January 18, 2012

Jack in the Box restaurants has donated $250,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters for its military mentoring programs.

Captain D's 2011 sales in the black for the first time in eight years

January 17, 2012

Captain D's concluded fiscal year 2011 with positive systemwide same-store sales growth; the first time since 2003 the company has achieved this accomplishment.

White Castle now taking Valentine's Day reservations

January 17, 2012

White Castle is now taking reservations for its annual Valentine's Day dinner.

Cold Stone Creamery adds to warm dessert line

January 17, 2012

Cold Stone Creamery has launched its new Hot for Cookie for a limited time. The item is part of the chain's "Hot Stone Warm and Delicious" plated dessert line.

TCBY introducing new limited-time flavors every month

January 17, 2012

To kick off 2012, TCBY announced it will add new, limited-time flavors every month, and also will  add core flavors throughout the year. The new offerings are…

Marble Slab, MaggieMoo's roll out waffle bowl sundaes

January 16, 2012

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery have introduced three new waffle bowl sundaes to kick off the New Year.

Bloop fro-yo concept launches with philanthropic focus

January 12, 2012

Bloop, a new frozen yogurt concept, is opening its first store in Lynchburg, Va., Jan. 14. This is the first of four locations set to open in the next couple…

McDonald's extends Olympic sponsorship through 2020

January 12, 2012

In a press conference held today in Innsbruck, Austria – site of the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games – McDonald's announced its renewed sponsorship with…

Arby's names ex-Burger King CMO as head of marketing

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January 11, 2012

Hala Moddelmog, president of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that Russ Klein will join Arby's as chief marketing officer.

Burger King adds more creative agencies in turnaround effort

January 11, 2012

Expect a full-on creative barrage from Burger King, as the chain has just added two new agencies to its domestic agency lineup.

Pretzelmaker launching Facebook snack deals

January 11, 2012

Pretzelmaker has created a new combination option that includes a 12-piece Mini Pretzel Dog order and a regular beverage.

McDonald's UK replaces Happy Meal toys with books

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 11, 2012

McDonald's UK's latest Happy Meal promotion features Mudpuddle Farm books instead of traditional plastic toys.

KFC rewarding fans of NFL's losing teams

January 10, 2012

KFC has launched a new promotion for fans of NFL teams that do not make it to the Super Bowl in February.

Dunkin' Donuts offers chance to appear on Times Square billboard

January 10, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts' new Facebook promotion offers fans the chance to be featured on the brand's billboard located in New York City's Times Square.