These QSR marketing stunts range from fried chicken mascot collectibles to novelty QSR candles.
While the McDonald's Quarter Pounder Scented Candle Pack references ingredients for a premium merchandise offering, the Funko Colonel Sanders Pop! Figurine celebrates the KFC mascot's cult status and relevance among consumers' of all ages. The McDonald's Quarter Pounder Scented Candle Pack is sold on the brand's Golder Arches Unlimited e-commerce platform and consists of six signature, soy wax candles in fun scents like 100% Fresh Beef, Onion, Cheese, Pickle, Ketchup and Bun -- an homage to the sandwich they make up.
Additional QSR marketing stunts include COVID-19-specific efforts like Chipotle Mexican Grill's celebrity-hosted virtual hangout sessions on Zoom and Popeyes' streaming service account giveaway. The fried chicken brand is giving away 1,000 free Netflix accounts to lucky winners as part of a unique promotion that also drives forward global social distancing efforts.
50 QSR Marketing Stunts
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Cheeky Marketing Strategies
The McDonald's Paper Bag is Eerily Similar to Alexander Wang's Design
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Luxury Fast-Food Branding
The McDonald's x Alexander Wang Collaboration Oozes Sophistication
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Self-Explanatory Fast-Food Campaigns
These McDonald's Billboards are the Epitome of Minimalism
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Fast Food-Themed Clothing Capsules
The Second KFC Fashion Line is in Collaboration with Carnival
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Fast Food Halloween Collections
Taco Bell Unveils a Halloween Collection for Couples and Families
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Millennial-Targeted CGI Mascots
KFC Colonel Sanders is Now a Digital Influencer on Instagram
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Fast Food E-Commerce Sites
McDonald's Created an Online Store Named Golden Arches Unlimited
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Pizza Chain Streetwear
Designer Liam Hodges & Domino's Created Limited-Edition Streetwear
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QSR Mascot Rugs
KFC Created a Quirky Limited-Edition Faux Fur Rug for Valentine's Day
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Wearable Picnic Blankets
KFC's 'Picnic Polo' Instantly Helps to Set Up a Picnic Anywhere
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QSR-Scented Candle Sets
The McDonald's Quarter Pounder Scented Candle Pack is Ingredient-Inspired
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Charitable Fast Food Merchandise
Mcdonald's and the Drake General Store Launched Branded Products
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Branded Scented Wrapping Paper
Taco Bell Returns with Its CrunchWrapping Paper, but with a Twist
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Fast Food-Inspired Streetwear
SANDALBOYZ and KFC Indonedia Join Forces of Apparel Designs
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Chicken-Covered Clogs
KFC Debuted a Pair of Crocs Clogs at New York Fashion Week
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Wacky Crowdfunding Campaigns
KFC is Attempting to Get Its Consumers to Fund Its Marketing Stunts
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Fried Chicken Ice Creams
KFC Will Offer Kentucky Fried Chicken-Flavored Ice Cream This Summer
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Throwback Fast Food Boxes
McDonald's Surprise Happy Meal Shares Toys from Decades Past
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Branded QSR Costumes
Dunkin' Modeled Its First Official Halloween Costume on the Dunkin' Runner
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Taco Brand School Supplies
The Taco Bell Back to School Collection is Here for Fall 2019
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QSR Cross-Stitch Patterns
KFC is Selling Limited-Edition Craft Patterns on Etsy
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Pizza-Themed Engagement Rings
Domino's Australia Created an Opulent $9,000 Diamond Ring
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Limited-Edition Fast Food Toys
The Funko Colonel Sanders Pop! Figurine Celebrates the Founder
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Seasonal QSR Wrapping Papers
The Dunkin' Peppermint Scented Wrapping Paper is Aromatic
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QSR Voice Assistants
KFC Canada's Amazon Alexa Skill Lets Users Chat with Colonel Sanders
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Hot Sauce-Branded Jumpsuits
Taco Bell Teamed Up with Tipsy Elves on Some Hot Sauce Onesies
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Saucy Queso-Scented Candles
The Qdoba Queso Candle is Here for the Holidays
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Seasonal QSR Sweaters
The Popeyes Ugly Christmas Sweater is Festively Food-Themed
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QSR-Sponsored Virtual Hangouts
Chipotle Mexican Grill Launched Hangouts on Zoom with Celebrities
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QSR Uniform Clothing Collections
The Popeyes Clothing Collection is Familiarly Fashioned
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QSR Mascot Costumes
KFC and Spirit Halloween Created a Limited-Edition Colonel Sanders Costume
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Branded QSR Sunglasses
The Taco Bell x Diff Eyewear Designs are Protective & Stylish
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Quirky QSR Sandwich Campaigns
Popeyes Launched the BYOB: Bring Your Own Bun Campaign
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Taco Clothing Swaps
Taco Bell Canada Will Give Free Tacos in Exchange for Old Clothing
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Limited-Edition QSR Candles
The Homesick x Dunkin' Collection Shares the Scent of Favorite Treats
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Spoof Fast Food Streetwear
Schnuggs by McDonald's Promotes Its New Spicy Chicken McNuggets
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Meaty QSR Wrapping Papers
The Arby's All the Meats Wrapping Paper Transforms Gifts
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QSR Sauce-Scented Candles
The KFC Gravy Scented Candle is Being Given Away by the Brand
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Ageless Chicken Drumstick Stunts
Kentucky for Kentucky Boasts a KFC Drumstick That Won't Go Bad
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Branded Condiment Bathing Suits
The Taco Bell Sauce Packet Bathing Suits Come in Two Style Options
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Multipurpose Bucket Hats
The KFC Russia x Mam Cupy Bucket Hat Doubles as a Chicken Container
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DIY Chicken-Cooking Events
KFC 'Open Kitchen' Invites Customers to Make Their Own Burger
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Senior-Celebrating QSR Parties
Nando’s Fans Took Over a Franchise With A Nana-Themed Party
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Fast Food Scholarships
Taco Bell's Live Más Scholarship Has a Total That Exceeds $6 Million
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Mascot Candy Dispensers
The Colonel Sanders Pop! PEZ Dispenser Revives a 90s Creation
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QSR Dating Simulators
KFC's "Most Delicious" Dating Sim Lets Players Woo Colonel Sanders
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Fried Chicken-Themed Wedding Services
KFC Australia Recently Launched a KFC Wedding Service
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Custom Mother's Day Videos
This KFC Video Boasts a Provocative Version of the Chickendale Dance
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QSR-Branded Streaming Service Giveaways
Popeyes is Giving Away 1,000 Netflix Accounts
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QSR Tabletop Games
Feast of Legends is a Tabletop Role-Playing Game by Wendy's
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Party-Ready QSR Nugget Packs
Wendy's Nuggs Party Pack Has 50 Pieces Perfect for Sharing
Food-Inspired Novelty Candles
House of Savage Candles Look and Smell Like Cake
Beastly QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Godzilla Burgers Come in Three Varieties
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
Low-Cost QSR Meal Boxes
The KFC $20 Fill Up Box is Perfect for Families and Groups
French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups
McDonald's Fry-Thru Only Serves Medium Fries & International Sauces
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Ketchup-Flavored Chicken Nuggets
The Burger King Ketchup Nuggets are Available in Canada
Anime-Themed QSR Toys
The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set Comes in Three Stages
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Filmic Pink Burgers
The BK Barbie Combo is Made with a Smoky Pink Sauce
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Anime-Inspired QSR Deals
McDonald's is Debuting a New Collaboration with Hello Kitty and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Halloween-Themed Chicken Nuggets
Tyson Spooky Nuggets are Arriving in Retail This Fall
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Anime Restaurant Meals
McDonald's is Inviting Manga Fans into the Real World of WcDonald's
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
QSR-Collaborative Streetwear Designs
Burger King and FILA Join Forces on a New Collection
Meaty Mouth-Watering Perfumes
KFC Launches its Very Own Meaty Fragrance Called 'No. 11 Eau de BBQ'
Butter Chicken QSR Menus
These Burger King Butter Chicken Menu Items are Arriving in Canada
Filipino QSR-Themed Merchandise
Jollibee Launches its New Merchandise Platform for Loyal Customers
Bird-Shaped Marshmallow Treats
Peeps is Set to Launch Four New Products at Different Retailers
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwiches
Popeyes Canada Just Added a New Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich
Social Ghosting Donut Campaigns
The Krispy Kreme Ghosted Box Encourages Relationship Rekindling
Cheesy Pickled Jalapeño Burgers
The Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese is Coming
Glowing QSR Halloween Buckets
The Burger King Trick-or-Heat Bucket Celebrates Halloween
Collectible Kidult Meals
The McDonald's Kerwin Frost Box Reintroduces McNugget Buddies
Collaboration QSR Merch Collections
The McDonald's x graniph Collection is Retro-Inspired
Edible Butter Candles
Papa Johns Created the Garlic Butter Candle for National Garlic Day
Sauce-Themed QSR Merch
Chick-fil-a Created a Sauce-Themed Merchandise Collection
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Action Film Retailer Snacks
These New Circle K Products Celebrate Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Cranberry-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
KFC Introduces the Seasonal 'Festive Chicken Sandwich'
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Exclusive Spicy Crisps
Kentucky Derby-Goers Get to Try PopCorners Jalapeño Poppers First
Illusory Fry Billboards
KFC is Promoting Its Fing Fing Cajun Chips with a Clever Billboard
Rapper-Branded QSR Pop-Ups
Snoop Dogg Just Unveiled a Snoopified Dogg in Tha Box Restaurant Pop-Up
Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns
This Pringles Movember Campaign Updates the Brand's Mascot
Fancy Food Contests
Popeyes is Enticing Gen Z Aboard Its "Yachtsteraunt"
Bold Burger Lineups
Huddle House Has Begun Testing a Bold Burger Lineup and a New Sandwich Lineup
Candy-Flavored QSR Beverages
Burger King Celebrates Spring with a New Frozen Cotton Candy Beverage
Munchies-Themed QSR Menus
Popeyes Munchies Menu is Launching for a Few Days Only
Comic-Themed QSR Burgers
The Burger King Spider-Verse Whopper is Arriving Soon
Branded Popcorn-Themed Rings
PROPER and KFC are Launching a Bold Collaborative Accessory
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
QSR-Collaborative Skate Collections
The Palace McDonald's Collection is an Unconventional Capsule
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
McDonald's Squishmallows Happy Meal Arrives on December 26
Herbaceous QSR Fragrances
KFC Spain's Eau D’uardo Was Inspired by the Colonel’s Secret Herbs
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Crowd-Friendly QSR Meal Deals
The KFC 50-Piece Nuggets Deal is Perfect for Parties
QSR Burger Chain Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Unveils the Whopper Island Rebranding
Movie-Themed Fast-Food Campaigns
White Castle Commemorates 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'
Plush Toy-Inspired Desserts
McDonald’s Canada Just Debuted a New Squishmallows McFlurry
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Musician-Approved QSR Meals
Snoop’s Munchie Meal is Available at Jack in the Box
Film-Celebrating Plant-Based Nuggets
Fry's Plant-Based Nuggets are Celebrating Chicken Run 2
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
QSR-Backed Clog Capsules
Crocs and McDonalds Release a Collaborative Clog Capsule
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Mother's Day QSR Campaigns
The KFC Nuggets of Appreciation Meal Celebrates Moms
Branded Holiday Candy Collections
The Frankford Candy Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Restaurant Mascot-Themed Collectibles
Funko Released a Retro Chuck E. Cheese 1st Edition Funko Pop
QSR Collaborative Game Ventures
KFC and The Legend of Zelda Join on the Recipe Run Project
Online-Only QSR Snack Packs
The Burger King Snack Box is Packed with Ample Snacks
Snack Cake-Scented Candles
Little Debbie x Goose Creek Candles Come in 12 Variations
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Complimentary Fried Chicken Ornaments
Church's Texas Chicken Fried Chicken Ornament is Realistic
Low-Cost QSR Family Meals
The KFC Taste of KFC Meal is Available in Select Locations
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Lunchtime QSR Meal Promotions
KFC Introduces a New Meal Deal for Lunchtime Patrons
Spicy Pepper QSR Foods
These Burger King Ghost Pepper Menu Items Pack the Heat
QSR-Backed NFT Collections
McDonald's Singapore Releases 2,000 Limited Edition Grimace NFTs
Spiced QSR Chicken Wraps
These New KFC Wraps Have Arrived for New Years Snacking
Jalapeño-Topped Beef Burgers
McDonald's Debuts a New Version of its Quarter Pounder on July 10
Barbecue-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches
The KFC Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich Arrives This July
Extra-Cheesy QSR Menu Items
These KFC Menu Items Come in Two Options That are Arriving in Japan
Fast Food Plushie Collaborations
McDonald's Singapore and Hello Kitty Release Eight Plushies
QSR Burger Sauce Packets
McDonald's Offers Dipping Cups of its Big Mac Sauce on its Menu
Premium Barbecue Seasonings
Lillie's Q Unveiled Six New High-Quality Seasoning Flavors
Spicy Buffalo QSR Items
These Burger King Fiery Buffalo Menu Items Come in Two Options
Low-Cost QSR Snack Boxes
The Burger King $5 Snack Box Comes in Three Options
QSR Movie Merch Collections
Arby’s x GOOD BURGER 2 Merch Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Anime Trading Card Meals
The McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meal Comes with a Four-Pack of Cards
Collaboration QSR Cola Condiments
Pepsi Colachup is Debuting in Canada with the Help of Harvey's
QSR Icon Game Characters
KFC's Chef Colonel Sanders is the Newest to Join Street Fighter 6
One-Cent Soda Promotions
The Wendy's Penny Pops Promotion Offers Almost Free Refreshments
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Ghost Pepper QSR Items
Wendy's Launches the New Ghost Pepper Burger and Fries Across Canada
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Burger King Brazil's New Dino Chicken + Dino Egg is Kid-Friendly
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Chipotle BBQ Sandwiches
McDonald's Canada Unveils the Flavorful 'Chipotle BBQ Quarter Pounder'
Coronation-Themed British Sandwiches
Urban Eat Unveils Two Sandwiches Inspired by the Royals
QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions
KFC Launches a Holiday Bucket and Merchandise Shop
Basketball Player-Approved QSR Meals
The KFC Jamal Murray Meal is Exclusively Available Online
Back-to-School Fried Chicken Deals
These KFC Back-to-School Deals Come in Two Options
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Crispy QSR Chicken Burgers
The Habit Burger Grill Unveils the New 'Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich'
Autumnal Americana QSR Items
These New McDonald’s UK Menu Items are Here for the Fall
Floral Novelty-Scented Candles
WorkInProgress Creates The Low Hanging Fruit Candle
Pizza-Inspired Fried Chicken
The KFC Chizza is Launching at Locations in the US
Flavor-Enhanced QSR Wrap Menus
The McDonald’s McWrap and Chicken Snack Wrap Menu Has Been Revamped
Collectible Ketchup Charms
James Avery & Whataburger Made Jewelry for National Ketchup Day
Pretzel Bun Steakburgers
Freddy's Has a New Pretzel Bacon BBQ Steakburger as of June 21, 2023
Munchies-Themed QSR Meals
The Carl's Jr. $4.20 Snack Sack is Packed with Three Items
Cauliflower QSR Sandwiches
Dave’s Hot Chicken Launches the 'NOT' Chicken Cauliflower Menu Items
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Cow-Themed QSR Campaigns
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Virtual Game and Merchandise Collection
Smoky BBQ QSR Sandwiches
Culver's Launches a New 'Smoky Barbecue' Limited Time Sandwich
Sauce-Covered QSR Chicken Nuggets
KFC Saucy Nuggets Come in Five Delicious Flavors
Adorable Cartoon-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Hello Kitty Prosperity Meal Celebrates 50th Year
Barbecue-Themed Candy Products
Kraft Heinz and Frankford Candy Partnered for Halloween Candies
Football Season Retailer Menus
7-Eleven Game Day Grub is Arriving Alongside Special Offers
Individual Nugget QSR Campaigns
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets of Love Promotion is Celebratory
Festively Themed QSR Sandwiches
The KFC Christmas Special Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Relaunched QSR Chicken Wraps
The Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps are Being Brought Back
Collaborative Mustard-Flavored Candies
French's and Skittles Create an Ambiguous Yellow Skittle
Chicken-Filled Nacho Bites
Fridge Raiders Unveils the New Poppers Snack in 'Cheesy Nacho'
Crispy QSR Snack Wraps
The Burger King BK Royal Crispy Wraps Come in Three Flavors
Dainty Tale-Inspired Candles
Goose Creek Introduces The World of Peter Rabbit Candle Collection
Content-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's As Featured In Meal Takes After Meals in Movies and More
Revamped QSR Chicken Sandwiches
The Chester's Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich Now Been Improved
Playful Hamburger Campaigns
McDonald's is Asking the Public to Catch Hamburglar in the Burgercuda
QSR Comfort Food Bowls
The KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl is Available in Pittsburgh
Basketball Player-Approved QSR Meals
The KFC Jamal Murray Meal is Back with a Leather Jacket
QSR Crime Podcasts
Wendy's Created a True Crime Podcast Called The Burger Files
Premium QSR Cajun Sandwiches
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Launches the New Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Premium-Grade QSR Chicken Sandwiches
The Krispy Krunchy Chicken Cajun Chicken Sandwich is Sweet
Premium Retailer Sandwich Menus
These New Casey’s Sandwiches Come in Three Options
Crowd-Friendly QSR Deals
The Hamburger Stand Crowd Pleaser Deals Come in Four Options
Pickle Fry Chicken Sandwiches
Roy Rogers Has Just Added the Savory Wild Dill Chicken Sandwich