Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Restaurants integrating Facebook ordering platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

ONOSYS launches fully integrated application to supplement primary websites.

Commentary: Social media has earned a seat at the table

Social media efforts need to be on par with all of the mainstream disciplines, such as operations, marketing and real estate.

Coffee chains ramp up cup recycling efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Starbucks' third annual Cup Summit features Tim Hortons' participation, focuses on existing challenges in achieving 100-percent recycled goal.

Google Wallet now available for consumers

by James Wester

Initial retail partners include Einstein Bros. Bagels and Subway.

Foodservice Social Media: Learn, talk, advocate, support and innovate

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

To implement a successful social media strategy, foodservice operators need to invest in their customers and their strategy.

Partnership puts food safety in spotlight

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

National Restaurant Association joins SCA to promote training and hygiene in September and beyond. 

Wendy's testing store designs that 'push the envelope'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

42-year-old company's four modern prototypes focus on food, heritage.

QSRs roll out fall LTOs, promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Autumn flavors pushed into spotlight; football-themed promotions generate guest excitement.

Tips for expanding into foreign markets

Just because strategies and initiatives worked in one region doesn't mean they'll work in another; be open and flexible.

5 new ways Google Analytics tracks customer engagment

Reports significantly expand restaurant owners' ability to see how consumers came to their sites.

Watch and learn: More restaurants monitoring social media activity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Customers are following and posting about brands more than ever, and they're expecting real-time responses.

It is easy, being green: Tips to make a restaurant eco-friendlier

Customers not only prefer restaurants that embrace eco-friendly elements, they're also starting to expect such efforts.

QSRs upgrading burgers to keep up with fast casual growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Although McDonald's is still the clear sales-driver in the burger category, fast casual brands now represent a majority of the Top 75 burger concepts in…

A&W Canada urban prototype designed for younger crowd

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In a break from tradition, 55-year old chain expands in metropolitan markets.

Marble Slab and MaggieMoo's combined into one concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery are being combined into one concept. The new model will remain under the Marble Slab Creamery name…

Snack attack: Changing lifestyles present sales opportunities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are embracing smaller portioned items in post-lunch space.

Growth spurt: Inc. 500 list full of fast casual concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Annual list measures percentage revenue growth of privately held companies.

Taking advantage of location-based social media

Restaurants are leveraging "check-in" technology to reach more customers.

Commentary: Capturing imagination through flavor profiles

Trend lists still feature strong ingredients that have been around for thousands of years.