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, Connect Media

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.

Baskin-Robbins seeking LA business owners to become franchisees

July 29, 2015

Baskin-Robbins is seeking Los Angeles entrepreneurs to develop new and operate existing ice cream shops in Southern California.

TripAdvisor app integration expands customer engagement capability

July 29, 2015

The new TripAdvisor integration is the latest addition to Enplug’s app portfolio geared toward boosting customer interaction via social networks

Adding catering as a revenue channel: What QSRs and fast casuals should consider

One major incentive to catering that it helps extend the brand - customers love convenience and if your company offers an outlet for this, it will lead to…

Free webinar offers insight on Which Wich CRM strategy

July 28, 2015

The live webinar will provide a rare opportunity to learn about customer relationship management from the business enterprise and gain unique insight on…

Last call: Nominations closing soon for Fast Casual Top 25 execs

July 28, 2015

The editors of FastCasual.com are accepting nominations recognizing the industry's most influential people. The deadline to nominate is Aug. 3

Rip'n Chick'n back at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

July 28, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back one of its popular LTOs — Rip'n Chick'n

Wienerschnitzel to host hangout spot at US Open of Surfing

July 28, 2015

Wienerschnitzel has partnered with some popular SoCal-based brands including Redbull, Tilly's, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Ethika to host an exclusive hangout spot…

Bojangles' names new VP

July 28, 2015

Bojangles’ has named Jayson Romeo as its VP of IT and strategic planning.

US House blocks mandatory GMO labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives took a measured and bold move to block any mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically engineered crops.

Paytronix launches platform to 'measure, improve loyalty campaign performance'

July 27, 2015

Paytronix Systems has unveiled the Paytronix Campaign Center, an enhancement to the Paytronix Rewards Platform that enables marketers to determine the…