Baskin-Robbins launches tie-in with The Amazing Spider-Man 2

April 1, 2014

Leading up to the May 2 premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Baskin-Robbins, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, has launched a variety of promotions…

Captain D's adds another multi-unit franchise deal

April 1, 2014

Captain D's has added new franchisee Michael Knobelock, who signed a development agreement to own and open restaurants in Mississippi and other markets in the…

Podcast: Facebook's organic reach limits

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #003 of This Week in Restaurant Technologies, Brandon Hull and I discuss Facebook's organic reach limits.

A look at some of Yum! Brands' corporate responsibility initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's goal is to become the 'preferred restaurant of choice' by offering nutritional improvements.

White Castle stepping up breakfast with waffle sandwiches

March 31, 2014

It is getting very hot in the QSR breakfast space, with Taco Bell's extensive menu launch last week, Dunkin' Donuts' recently released version of Eggs Benedict…

How Chick-fil-A passed KFC with less than half of its footprint

March 31, 2014

A week ago, Technomic released its latest data highlighting 2013 restaurant sales. One of the top stories from this data was Chick-fil-A overtaking KFC as the…

Adoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries

March 31, 2014

Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…

Restaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013

March 31, 2014

Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…

Krispy Kreme rolls out new pie-inspired doughnuts

March 31, 2014

Krispy Kreme has launched two new doughnuts inspired by classic pie flavors. According to a news release, the Key Lime Pie and new Caramel Dutch Apple Pie…

February restaurant sales up despite challenging weather

March 31, 2014

Although challenging weather conditions in many parts of the country continued to impact customer traffic in February, the National Restaurant Association's…

WFF 2014: A view from the top

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Get a look at what happened at the 2014 WFF's Leadership Conference.

6 technologies about to change limited-service restaurants

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Chances are good that you haven't yet heard the newest buzzwords in technology, such as geo-fencing, NFC, Bluetooth Smart or location-aware check-ins. You…

McDonald's giving coffee freebies

March 28, 2014

McDonald's McCafe is giving U.S. coffee drinkers a small brewed McCafe coffee during the chain's first-ever national Free Coffee Event. Free McCafe coffee is…

Dunkin' Donuts rolls out PEEPS donuts

March 28, 2014

PEEPS Marshmallow Chicks are flying into Dunkin' Donuts March 31, according to a company press release. The new donuts are shaped like flowers, decorated with…

How defining customer segments can help you maximize revenues

With new customers, you get one chance to make a good impression and get them to come back frequently.

McDonald's to use Swiff mPOS for Thailand home delivery

March 28, 2014

Swiff Friday launched a new mobile payment service with Thailand's AEON Thana Sinsap Public Company Ltd. and McDonald's for McDelivery 1711, according to a…

Jersey Mike's unveils new 'A Sub Above' brand campaign

March 28, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs is introducing a new branding campaign, called "A Sub Above," in partnership with Wisconsin-based agency Planet Propaganda.

TCBY, Mrs. Fields Cookies waive franchise fee for military veterans

March 28, 2014

Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY Yogurt and Mrs. Fields Cookies, has announced it will waive the franchise fee for the first 50 qualifying…

Tim Hortons to re-introduce classic menu items for 50th anniversary

March 28, 2014

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Tim Hortons is asking its fans to help reintroduce one of its classic menu items with its Bring It Back online campaign.

WFF: 2014 Leadership Development Conference

About 3,000 women met last week in Dallas for the Leadership Development Conference hosted by the Women's Foodservice Forum.