Subway introduces three Angus sandwiches

July 13, 2012

Subway has launched three Angus Melt sandwiches in the Atlanta, Detroit and Nashville, Tenn., markets, as well as some Georgia markets.

McDonald's, Coca-Cola in the middle of Olympic tug-o-war

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Support for athletes outweighs negative perceptions.

Aspiring food truck operators to battle during Food Network show

July 12, 2012

Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race is returning for its third season Aug. 19, with host Tyler Florence.

Ohio State signs Tim Hortons as official coffee sponsor

July 12, 2012

The Ohio State University has one of the largest fan bases in the country, and Tim Hortons is now in a position to gain plenty of exposure from that base as…

Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Commentary: 'Worst' kids' meal study full of holes

Restaurants should offer consumers healthy options, but it is not the responsibility of the restaurant to force a parent to make those choices, either for…

The service sucked, but that new logo looks great

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

A great marketing campaign is only part of the equation for a successful business.

Arby's announces major franchise deal

July 11, 2012

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the sale of 51 company-owned locations and extensive development rights for Dallas/Fort Worth to Guillermo…

Taco Bell gets creative with QR code to promote Cantina Bell menu

July 11, 2012

Taco Bell was an early adopter of QR coding within the quick-service segment, but now the chain is adding some creative flair to its mobile promotions.

Dunkin' Foundation awards more than $127K to nonprofit groups

July 11, 2012

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF), comprised of local franchise owners and Dunkin' Brands…

Food associations voice opposition to new dairy supply program

July 11, 2012

Several national food trade associations have voiced their opposition to a new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in…

White Castle exec, NRA hit Capitol Hill to testify against health care law

July 11, 2012

On Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, the National Restaurant Association expressed concerns about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's (PPACA…

Jersey Mike's beverage cups highlight non-profit partners

July 11, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs is hoping to educate and inspire its customers nationwide this summer, while boosting the visibility of non-profit organizations with…

Will Instagram become a more effective marketing tool than Facebook?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are stepping up their photo-based campaigns.

Some chains getting head start on menu transparency

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Some chains, while they don't necessarily offer allergen-free dining experiences, do let you know what's in their dishes in a clear, concise manner so diners…

Delphi Display Systems introduces new wireless headset system

July 10, 2012

Delphi Display Systems Inc. has announced the launch of its Insight Inform wireless drive-thru headset system, which is the latest component of Delphi's…

Dunkin' Donuts' introduces egg bagel, jalapeno spread

July 10, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new Egg Bagels to its menu lineup. Served oven-toasted, the new Egg Bagel features a soft, chewy inside, with an egg flavor.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory posts record revenues

July 10, 2012

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc., which franchises and operates chocolate and self-serve frozen yogurt stores and manufactures an extensive line of…

Jack in the Box signs Brad Paisley for marketing campaign

July 10, 2012

Brad Paisley is now appearing alongside Jack Box in a TV commercial promoting the All-American Jack Combo at Jack in the Box restaurants.

A new frontier: Desktop dining

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The opportunity for new product and packaging innovation in the Desktop Dining category has never been greater.