Pretzelmaker Facebook sweepstake promos new lemonade

August 9, 2009

Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time has played into the flavored lemonade and tea trend with the addition of its own new Wildberry Lemonade as part of its mid-summer…

West Coast Subways to try upscale look

August 9, 2009

A Subway franchisee in Huntington Beach, Calif., has redesigned his latest store with the addition of sofas, a fireplace and flat screen TVs to entice…

Nathan's Famous posts mixed Q1 results

August 6, 2009

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported positive revenues for the first quarter ended June 28 despite a drop in net income due to proceeds from the sale of two…

Former Arby's CEO Benham named to Sonic board

August 6, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced that Douglas N. Benham has been named to its board of directors. His election was announced following Sonic's quarterly board of…

New product offerings help Wendy's, Arby's comps

August 5, 2009

Wendy's and Arby's are holding their own as restaurants weather the recession thanks to new product offerings, as seen in Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s release…

Subway offering $5 concert tickets

July 30, 2009

Subway is offering a promotion in which customers who purchase a $5 Footlong can buy summer concert tickets for $5.   Customers who visit the company's Web…

Subway selects MicroStrategy's reporting solution

July 28, 2009

Subway has selected MicroStrategy Inc., as its provider of enterprise-wide reporting and analytics software for the sandwich chains network of more than 31,00…

Coca-Cola moves forward with fountain of the future

The company expands its test market for the self-serve Freestyle dispenser.

Subway, Yum! pledge to help double produce use

July 27, 2009

Subway and Yum! Brands executives were among the foodservice operators who took part in an invitation-only "Executive Think Tank" discussion of senior…

Subway sued over employee safety

July 27, 2009

A West Palm Beach, Fla., attorney has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Subway on behalf of a woman who was permanently injured after being shot…

Arby's celebrates 45 years

July 26, 2009

Arby's is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a variety of special offers. The promotions include: $5 BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger combo, featuring curly…

Is it time for QSRs to embrace kiosks?

Despite recent test deployments, the QSR segment has been slow to adopt self-service. Here's a look at why.

Restaurants ask Congress for broader menu labeling

July 21, 2009

As more states and communities continue to draft their own menu labeling regulations, including California, Massachusetts and Maine, 21 limited- and…

Experts weigh in on adoption of mobile ordering for QSRs

Providers explain the benefits and convenience of the technology while one consumer questions the added value.

FBI investigating incidents of QSR phone-in vandalism

July 13, 2009

QSRweb.com has reported on incidents of phone-in vandalism at quick-serve restaurants, including a KFC in New Hampshire and a Whataburger in New Mexico.

Subway thinks fresh with online entertainment site

The brand's Fit to Boom site targets baby boomers with a focus on health and life changes.

Subway debuts Michael Phelps ads

July 9, 2009

BrandWeek: Subway ads featuring Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps debuted during prime-time programming July 5. Phelps had lost an endorsement deal with Kellogg…

Arby's launches Roastburger mobile coupon campaign

July 8, 2009

ATLANTA — To celebrate the arrival of its new BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger, Arby's today will offer it for free with purchase of any size drink. On July 9…

Auntie Anne's franchisee drives sales with electric car

The vehicle is used to deliver freshly made products to busy spots in a local shopping outlet.

Subway partners with National Geographic Kids

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — National Geographic Kids magazine has collaborated with Subway restaurants for The Subway Kids Taste for Adventure campaign, the company has…