TCBY offering dads free fro-yo

June 12, 2011

Just as it picked up the tab for Mom on Mother's Day, TCBY is set to do the same for Dad this Father's Day. On June 19, fathers can get a free small cup or…

Subway Canada launches Commit to Fit

June 12, 2011

Subway restaurants in Canada have launched "Commit to Fit," a comprehensive program designed to inspire, motivate and celebrate healthy lifestyle changes.

Beyond burger wars: Pizza Hut vs. Burger King in NBA Finals-inspired challenge

June 8, 2011

Burger King and Pizza Hut employees are paying particularly close attention to the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks.

Whataburger releases company history book

June 8, 2011

The enthusiastic customers of Whataburger – the company's Facebook page was launched in April and already has more than 242,000 fans – can now get a glimpse…

White Castle slides onto Capitol Hill

June 8, 2011

In a continued year-long celebration of its 90th birthday, White Castle will bring samples of its iconic Sliders to all members of Congress during the…

Jack in the Box now offering Chiquita Apple Bites

June 8, 2011

Jack in the Box restaurants are now offering Chiquita Apple Bites with Caramel as a free substitution in Kid's Combo Meals, as well as an a la carte side…

New marketing chief named for Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s

June 7, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains, has promoted Brad Haley to chief marketing officer.

Good Times goes bananas with new menu items

June 7, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. is rolling out a Go Bananas! line, which includes four handspun custard banana shake flavors and 10 daily custard…

Quiznos launches three new menu items

June 6, 2011

Quiznos has added three new items to its menu lineup, including Quiznos' Pulled Pork Subs, fresh Farmers' Market Salads and whole grain Flatbread Wraps.

Panasonic, indoorDIRECT partnership adds TV systems to QSRs

June 6, 2011

Panasonic Solutions Company has partnered with indoorDIRECT to create an in-store television system for quick-service restaurants.

Whataburger rolls out pineapple pie and shake

June 5, 2011

Whataburger is going tropical just in time for summer. The chain has introduced the pineapple pie and pineapple shake, both available through Aug. 22 at the…

McDonald’s Perfect Pair Contest finalists named

June 5, 2011

McDonald's USA has announced the top 10 finalists of its Perfect Pair Contest, which kicked off the national launch of McCafé Frozen Strawberry Lemonade on May…

Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts rank high on New England’s powerful brands list

June 2, 2011

The second annual ranking of the 25 most powerful New England brands has two quick-service concepts – Subway and Dunkin' Donuts – near the top of the list.

Papa Murphy's taps Wendy’s veteran as president

June 1, 2011

Papa Murphy's International has named Ken Calwell as its new president effective June 6. He will report to John Barr, chairman and CEO.

Rita’s Italian Ice teams up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

June 1, 2011

Rita's Italian Ice has announced its sixth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to raise funds for pediatric cancer research through…

Baskin-Robbins’ flavor creation contest winner now on menu

June 1, 2011

Baskin-Robbins' inaugural "Create Baskin's Next Favorite Flavor" contest winner, the Toffee Pecan Crunch conceptualized by Chicago's Diane Srogra, is now…

Del Taco partners with GameFly for free trial

May 31, 2011

Del Taco has teamed up with GameFly Inc., a leading online video game rental subscription service, for a national promotion that runs from now until the end of…

Nathan’s Famous rolls out Angus Beef Franks

May 31, 2011

Nathan's Famous Angus Beef Franks have arrived just in time for grilling season and are available at various retail outlets throughout the country.

Burger King selects mcgarrybowen as AOR

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 31, 2011

Burger King Corp. announced today that it has selected mcgarrybowen as its lead agency of record in the U.S.

Tim Hortons coffee fundraiser sends kids to camp

May 30, 2011

Tim Hortons is hosting its annual Camp Day June 1, when every penny from coffee sales at the chain is donated to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation.