Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

Pizza Executive Summit: NRA VP gives 'The Washington Report'

Scott DeFife gives attendees an update on regulatory issues that could affect their businesses.  

Tossed’s National Salad Contest winner named

June 28, 2011

Tossed has named Sarah Wilson of Boston as the winner of its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest.

Eight ways to build a mobile marketing platform

Although many restaurant operators have successfully leveraged mobile-marketing platforms, there are many more that are missing out. Here's a look at how to…

Zaxby's shakes up summer with LTO

June 28, 2011

Zaxby's is bringing another specialty milkshake and meal deal to the table this summer through the unveiling of its new Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake and…

Don't try this at home

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting Jerry Calabrese for a Fast Casual webinar. For those that missed it, Jerry recently retired from McDonald’s where he…

Setting the mood: Qdoba showcasing independent musicians

June 27, 2011

Qdoba Mexican Grill and Touch, the design team of Muzak, recently acquired by Mood Media, have partnered to promote rising independent music talent.

Jamba Juice launches new Facebook promo

June 26, 2011

Jamba Juice Co. announced today the launch of its "What Would You Blend?" campaign.

Webinar: Think you can grow your restaurant sales using only financial metrics? Think again.

Financial numbers tell you what you’ve done. But to drive future same store sales growth, you need to know how each of your stores is operating, and what your…

McAlister’s Deli brings back successful Tea Town promo

June 22, 2011

McAlister’s Deli and its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion is again searching for Tea Town USA, its biggest summer promotion to date. McAlister’s will use its…

Genghis Grill launches Watermelon Kwenchers

June 21, 2011

Genghis Grill has announced summer drink promotions featuring three watermelon-inspired beverages offered in-store now until mid-August.

Domino’s, Starbucks, Subway sign on as BET Awards sponsors

June 19, 2011

BET has partnered with a variety of companies that will serve as official sponsors of the BET Awards '11, set for 8 p.m. June 26. Among those sponsor companies…

Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings to football fans

June 19, 2011

In an effort to amplify the voice of NFL fans in the league's ongoing labor disagreement, Buffalo Wild Wings has sent an open letter to the owners and players…

Ben & Jerry’s launches ice cream truck in NYC

June 19, 2011

Ben & Jerry’s has launched its Scoop Truck tour in New York City and will be hitting the streets through July 29, attending community and non-profit…

Kosher, Halal, Organic, and Gluten Free Stand Trial – Part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

"How about a Dutch baby for breakfast?" I said as I selected apples from the fruit basket. Enzo chimed in first, "No, I don't like Dutch babies". Switching…

Kosher, Halal, Organic, and Gluten Free Stand Trial – Part II

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

*If you want to know what is going on, read Part I first.

Let Freedom Eat: FREEBIRDS debuts create-your-own salads

June 14, 2011

The restaurant is serving $1 beers Father's Day weekend.

Panera spends $40M to demo authenticity

June 14, 2011

Panera Bread Co. is spending $40 million on a new TV and radio ad campaign called "Make Today better," but Chief Marketing Officer Michael Simon told Forbes…

Starbucks lets Android users pay via phone

June 14, 2011

Portland store serves wine and beer.

bd’s Mongolian Grill’s iPhone App puts guests in control of meals

June 13, 2011

bd's Mongolian Grill, a concept that allows guests to create their own stir-fry meals, is now bringing that experience to the iPhone, iTouch or iPad with the…