Report: Customers tend to patronize independent restaurants over chains

September 26, 2011

Battling with low-operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be hit hard in these poor…

Great American Cookies hosting National Book Drive

September 26, 2011

Great American Cookies is hosting its second annual Reading is SWEET! National Book Drive to benefit local libraries and charities across the country.

McDonald's brings back Monopoly

September 26, 2011

McDonald's popular Monopoly game is back at nearly 14,000 participating restaurants throughout the U.S.

Auntie Anne's partners with Alex's Lemonade Stand

September 22, 2011

Auntie Anne's has announced a new charitable partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), an organization that raises money to fight pediatric…

Dunkin' Brands' international president departs after 4 months

September 22, 2011

Just four months after being named as international president of Dunkin' Brands, Neal Yanofsky is leaving the company.

Krispy Kreme promoting new coffee with giveaway

September 21, 2011

Krispy Kreme is celebrating the launch of its new coffee line by giving away free 12 oz. cups of its House Blend to guests Sept. 29, National Coffee Day.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's reaching out to Millennials

September 21, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has signed an advertising agreement with OneMinuteNews.com, an online news website geared…

Burger King names Coyne as new PR agency

September 20, 2011

Coyne Public Relations has been named the public relations agency of record for Burger King Corp. in the U.S.

Yum! Brands' 3-year hunger relief effort nets $67MM

September 20, 2011

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced this week that in the three years since its pledge at the Clinton Global Initiative, the…

Good Times brings back sweet potato fries

September 20, 2011

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has brought back its seasonal LTO sweet potato fries, which will be offered "naked or dusted" from now through the end of December.

NRA launches pilot program for military families in Texas

September 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Association have partnered for the launch of "Freedom is Sweet!"a fundraising campaign to support…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's roll out Steakhouse Burgers

September 19, 2011

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have added Steakhouse Burgers to their menus. The respective Six Dollar Burger and Thickburger versions feature a charbroiled…

Burger King shakes up menu with soft serve desserts

September 18, 2011

Burger King Corp. is celebrating the end of the summer season with the launch of a new, premium soft serve dessert menu that includes sundaes, shakes, cones…

Arby's, Tasti D-Lite partner with Mattel Games

September 18, 2011

Arby's has been named as one of a handful of new national promotional partners with Mattel Games. The partnerships were secured by Mattel's new AOR, Allied…

TCBY plans 30th anniversary celebrations

September 18, 2011

TCBY has planned its official 30th anniversary celebration, with nationwide events created specifically to thank its customers. On Sept. 30, participating…

Wendy's launches Dave's Hot 'N Juicy burger

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 18, 2011

Wendy's begins selling its new burger line today, Dave's Hot 'N Juicy, named after late founder Dave Thomas.

Quiznos brings back Black Angus sub

September 14, 2011

Quiznos has re-launched its Black Angus on Rosemary Parmesan Sub in stores nationwide today. The limited-time offer includes thick slices of premium Black…

Pretzelmaker kicks off Twisted Tuesdays

September 13, 2011

Pretzelmaker kicked off its Twisted Tuesdays promotion this week. Every Tuesday in September, customers who buy a pretzel from Pretzelmaker can treat a friend…

Subway named an initial Openbucks' gift card payment partner

September 13, 2011

Openbucks launched its Gift Card Payment Network at TechCrunch Disrupt, a technology-focused conference taking place this week in San Francisco.

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off 10th KidZone program

September 13, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has officially kicked off its 2011-12 KidZone and Dugout programs, which offer special seating sections for children from charitable…