Does your menu reflect this year's top menu change?

Nancy Kruse, a restaurant menu analyst, shared information about restaurant change during the webinar, “Menus 2015: Turning Trends Into Money Makers.”

'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey to star in Hardee’s commercial

August 4, 2015

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey will star in Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s latest commercial.

Arby's partners with No Kid Hungry

August 4, 2015

In an effort to raise awareness about childhood hunger in America, Arby's is partnering with No Kid Hungry.

Serazen acquires 50 Hardee’s units

August 4, 2015

GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business has provided a $30.7 million loan to Serazen LLC to refinance debt andacquire and re-image 50 Hardee’s units in…

6 ways to make your restaurant more sustainable without cutting profits

by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies

Follow these six tips that relate to promotions planning and execution to make your restaurant more sustainable in the current industry climate.

Controversy puts Tim Hortons' in-store digital signage network under the microscope

August 3, 2015

The Tim Hortons fast casual chain of coffee and doughnut shops is reviewing its in-store digital signage channel, according to The Canadian Press and CTV News.

FiveStars partners with Advantage Waypoint to drive growth, company expansion

August 3, 2015

Marketing automation and loyalty program provider FiveStars is partnering with Advantage Waypoint to drive merchant expansion and speed growth.

Piada opening in Mall of America

August 3, 2015

Piada Italian Street Food will open its first Minnesota location inside Mall of America before the holiday season.

2 experts, 7 points about emerging social media for your restaurant

When should you incorporate emerging social media channels into your restaurant marketing strategy? Where do you start and what if it goes wrong?

3 restaurants selected to 'pitch' concepts at Fast Casual Executive Summit

July 31, 2015

Following a worldwide contest, three restaurants have been chosen to present concepts before a panel of investors and a live audience at the Fast Casual…

NRA: Dampened outlook causes decline in Restaurant Performance Index

July 31, 2015

As a result of a somewhat dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index declined in June for…

Webinar download available: What Which Wich learned on its quest for perfect CRM

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Experts offered insight on how to choose the best customer relationship management partner and technology from the enterprise retailer perspective and the…

Del Taco to open 10 Tennessee restaurants

July 30, 2015

New deal will add to brand's 550 locations in 16 states.

Groupon launches ‘Groupon To Go’

July 30, 2015

The Internet coupon service will expand into the takeout and delivery markets

Franchise industry group leader fires back on labor proposals

July 30, 2015

Proposed labor rules could destroy the industry, claims International Franchise Association chief.

Taco Bell's mobile app hits 3M downloads

July 29, 2015

A partnership between Heartland Payment Systems and Taco Bell produced significant results.

Culimetrics, TCreative team up to launch Spoleto in US

July 29, 2015

Taking the step from a Brazilian QSR to an American fast casual Italian restaurant would have been very difficult, Spoleto reported in a recent press release…

Subway to add PayPal as a payment option

July 29, 2015

Paydiant, a mobile wallet developer PayPal acquired last year, originally built Subway's mobile app and released an update earlier this year.

Cali toasts new beverage concepts

DRNK coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar are Hollywood-born concepts that have opened in 11 locations.

HotSchedules delivers mobile task management, communication, accountability app

July 29, 2015

Logbook is a mobile task list and communication tool that can replace or enhance traditional paper systems.