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Cousins Subs adds mobile and online ordering platform
June 26, 2014
Cousins Subs has selected Olo to launch its new mobile and online ordering platform. The platform also includes customized catering and group orders, and…
read nowDunkin’ Brands’ culinary team gets a new leader
June 26, 2014
Dunkin' Brands Group has named Jeff Miller as its new executive chef and vice president of Product Innovation. In this role, Miller will head the 22-person…
read nowDistrict of Columbia bans polystyrene food, beverage containers
June 26, 2014
The Washington Post reports that Washington, D.C. lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban the use of plastic-foam food and drink containers by 2016. Polystyrene foam…
read nowWhite Castle’s autism awareness campaign sets fundraising record
June 26, 2014
White Castle raised more than $650,000 for Autism Speaks this spring by selling puzzle pieces in 400 restaurants in 12 states. According to a news release…
read nowLevelUp releases its own version of Square Feedback
June 26, 2014
LevelUp, today announced the launch of InApp Surveys,enabling businesses to automatically collect posttransaction feedback and immediately respond to customer…
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Focus on order accuracy the top priority for Fiesta Restaurant Group
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Pollo Tropical removed some items from the menu to be more efficient and user friendly.
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Reward and loyalty programs for your catering customers
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Provide your customers with the option to select which program they prefer.
read nowCaptain D’s announces record-breaking year in sales
June 25, 2014
Captain D's announced a record-breaking year for sales at its annual convention earlier this month in Atlanta, which was attended by both franchisees and…
read nowCold Stone Creamery intros premium retail milkshake line
June 25, 2014
Cold Stone Creamery’s new Milk Shakers, a new line of ready-to-drink premium shakes, are now available in to-go bottles. They are available in three flavors…
read nowSubway pitches in for state park campaign
June 25, 2014
Subway has launched its "Walk in the Park" campaign, in partnership with Washington State Parks. From now through Sept. 30, anyone who shows a Discover Pass at…
read nowFledgling Russian foodservice market posts strong Q1
June 25, 2014
Great Britain led the developed markets in foodservice traffic gains and the fledgling Russian foodservice market continued to increase consumer visits in the…
read nowWhite Castle celebrates bakery’s 50th anniversary
June 25, 2014
For the past 50 years, White Castle’s buns have been baked at a bakery in Evendale, Ohio near Cincinnati. The brand is celebrating the bakery’s milestone by…
read nowEl Pollo Loco files registration to join the stock market
June 25, 2014
California-based El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the…
read nowKrispy Kreme lends its support to Special Olympics
June 25, 2014
For the 14th consecutive year, Krispy Kreme, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, will host the Cops on Doughnut…
read nowSurvey indicates further consolidation in the food industry
June 25, 2014
In light of recent intentions by Tyson to acquire Hillshire Brands, a new survey conducted by just-food.com indicates that half of international food industry…
read nowNRA asks Gulf Coast governors to support locally-sourced seafood
June 25, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has asked Governors Bobby Jindal (Louisiana), Rick Scott (Florida), Robert Bentley (Alabama), Phil Bryant (Mississsippi…
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Millennials want more than brand familiarity
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
Younger consumers are willing to pay extra for products from companies with positive social, environmental impacts.
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LevelUp: Consumers increase spending with iBeacon technology
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Experts don't believe BLE should be a replacement for current emerging technologies such as NFC or EMV, but rather complement the in-restaurant experience.
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Culver’s turns 30: COO reflects on industry and consumer changes
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Consumers are now more aware of food safety, sourcing and nutritional content.
read nowSonic’s daypart, product strategies drive 5.3% lift in sales
June 24, 2014
Sonic Corp. turned in a 5.3 percent systemwide increase in same-store sales during Q3. Results were announced Monday and also included:
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