CONNECT 2014 Mobile Innovation Summit announced for retail and restaurant industries

February 26, 2014

With a slogan of "Think Mobile First," Networld Media Group properties MobilePaymentsToday.com and RetailCustomerExperience.com will join forces to convene the…

Revention launches POS buyback campaign

February 26, 2014

Revention Inc. announced it will launch a nationwide sales campaign focused on a POS buyback.

McDonald's adds Snapchat presence

February 26, 2014

McDonald's joined Snapchat, the photo-centric messaging app, on Feb. 25. The company announced its presence and new user name — mcdonalds — via its Twitter…

Popeyes plans Salt Lake City expansion

February 26, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen plans to open nine new restaurants within the next two years in the Salt Lake City market.

Subway introduces its take on pizza

February 26, 2014

Subway has introduced its new line of "Flatizzas," a pizza-like offering served on a crispy flatbread. The Flatizzas are available in four varieties — cheese…

Restaurant chains experience slight growth in 2013, independents flat

February 26, 2014

The U.S. restaurant count increased by less than 1 percent from a year ago, reaching a total of 633,043 units, according to a recent restaurant census…

Burger King adds Element Financial as kitchen equipment lender

February 25, 2014

Element Financial (formerly CoActiv) will provide Burger King franchisees with new financing options for the brand's Next Generation Kitchen equipment…

KFC Famous Bowls available for LTO combo lunches

February 25, 2014

The KFC Famous Bowl is now featured as one of the brand's four signature combo lunch meal deals for $3.99, according to a news release. This offer is available…

Wendy's rolls out Premium Cod sandwich in time for Lent

February 25, 2014

Wendy's Premium Cod sandwich has returned in time for Lent and will be available nationwide for a limited time.

Quiznos develops new 'toasty' pasta platform

February 25, 2014

Quiznos is extending its menu beyond its signature toasted subs with a new line of Toasty Pastas.

Long John Silver's brings back Norway Lobster Bites after five years

February 25, 2014

Long John Silver's has brought back its Norway Lobster Bites for the first time since 2009. The bites, according to a news release, are made of 100-percent…

Taco Bell's hot sauce now available at grocery stores

February 25, 2014

Taco Bell's signature sauces, including Salsa Verde, Fire Sauce, Mild Sauce and Hot Sauce, are now available for sale at grocery stores. The Huffington Post…

Eating dinner with Scarlett Johansson

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Is your restaurant ready to take advantage of guests’ new relationship with their smartphones?

Restaurant CEOs: You must spend more to make more

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The first three months in business can determine the next three years of sales; training is critical.

Taco Bell ready for breakfast

Taco Bell's breakfast menu will officially launch nationwide on March 27, supported by the brand's largest marketing campaign ever.

Taco Bell plans to 'reinvent' QSR breakfast experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand will launch its morning daypart nationwide on March 27 with its largest marketing campaign ever.

Gold Star Chili sets promotion for National Chili Day

February 24, 2014

Feb. 27 is National Chili Day, and Gold Star Chili will host a promotion to celebrate. The $3 3-Ways promotion will be held all day at all 90-plus restaurants…

Cinnabon focuses on product innovation, international expansion

February 24, 2014

Cinnabon Inc. plans to open 315 new locations worldwide in 2014, with nearly half of domestic franchise and product growth coming in the travel sector…

Church's Chicken brings back seafood offerings for Lent

February 24, 2014

Just in time for the Lenten season, Church's Chicken has brought back its seafood offerings. According to a news release, the brand's seafood menu includes two…

Burger King plants flag in Brunei

February 24, 2014

Burger King announced it will open its first restaurant in Brunei Darussalam on Feb. 25. The restaurant is franchised by Sinofood Express.