Atlas moving van drivers name favorite fast food, coffee

September 17, 2009

Atlas recently surveyed its professional van operators on a variety of topics, including their favorite fast food restaurant and coffee.   For fast food, their…

Subway names 2009 development agent of the year

September 16, 2009

Subway has named Jim Smith of Baltimore as the recipient of its 2009 Development Agent of the Year award for North American markets. He received the honor…

S.Cal. Taco Bell franchisee adds energy management solution

September 15, 2009

Taco Bell franchisee Cotti Foods Corp. is deploying the Advanced Telemetry EcoView Commercial solution in all of its 50-plus Southern California locations, the…

Subway honors eco-friendly vendors

September 15, 2009

The Subway restaurant chain, which has made a commitment to make its restaurants and operations more environmentally responsible, recently honored some of its…

NexCen Brands signs deal to grow QSR brands in Africa

September 9, 2009

Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker, as well as two retail chains from the NexCen Brands system, will be expanding into…

Subway extends pilot delivery agreement

September 9, 2009

UDS Group Inc. has announced that their pilot agreement with Subway has been extended into 2010, and that Washington, D.C., has been selected to be the first…

Subway honors its top franchisees, developers

September 8, 2009

Subway restaurants honored its top franchisees and development agents as part of the company's recent convention in Washington D.C. The company presented six…

Submarina appoints Zeller to CEO post

August 31, 2009

Submarina California Subs has promoted president and chief operating officer Mimi Zeller to president and chief executive officer, the company has announced.

Arby's training videos earn 2009 Telly awards

August 30, 2009

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. and Florida-based production company The Media Lab recently received two Telly Awards for Arby's restaurant training videos.   …

Subway area developer appointed to Pizza Fusion board

August 27, 2009

Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has appointed Larry Feldman to its board of directors, the company has announced. Feldman owns exclusive Subway development…

Gold Star Chili launches dance video contest

August 26, 2009

Gold Star Chili is launching a digital advertising campaign for the Greater Cincinnati market as part of its "Flavor Fanatics" Celebration Dance Video Contest.

Taking the guesswork out of an online campaign

Experts offer insights and tips on how to build a successful digital marketing program.

Tubby's Grilled Submarines introduces new Chipotle Cheeseburger Sub

August 20, 2009

Tubby's Grilled Submarines has introduced its new Chipotle Cheeseburger Sub at all Tubby's locations. The newest sub addition has quickly become a favorite…

Auntie Anne's uses social media to celebrate National Lemonade Day

August 19, 2009

Auntie Anne's is celebrating National Lemonade Day today with a social media game that rewards timely participants with a free Lemonade Mixer.   Auntie Anne's…

QSRs among national retailers growing in NYC despite economy

August 18, 2009

A recent report released by the Center for an Urban Future ranking the national retailers with stores in New York City has found that quick-service restaurant…

Arby's continues U.S., Canada expansion

August 18, 2009

Arby's is growing in the midst of the year's economic challenges. Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has announced that…

First Pretzelmaker in Mexico opens

August 16, 2009

The first Pretzelmaker franchised store in Mexico has opened, parent company NexCen Brands Inc. has announced. The store opened in the same mall as the…

Are QSRs overusing sex as an advertising vehicle?

Marketing experts weigh in on the prevalence of racy ads.

Will dual-branding work for Wendy's and Arby's?

Experts question whether two competing segments can adequately share the love.

QSRs find growth opportunities abroad

August 10, 2009

U.S. quick-service restaurant chains experiencing slow domestic growth due to tight credit or saturated markets are instead finding opportunities overseas…