QSR franchisees provide testimonials for Direct Capital's financing program

July 19, 2013

A handful of quick-service franchisees at brands including Subway and Dairy Queen have participated in a video series to endorse their Direct Capital financing…

Former Google exec now leading Splick-it

July 19, 2013

Splick-it Inc, a provider of branded mobile apps and online ordering platforms for restaurants, announced this week that Vijay Bangaru has joined the…

Podcast: The Shift Toward Youtility Marketing

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

If you're like me, you spend a lot of time glued to your smart phone.

Report: Franchise industry job creation jumps by nearly 9K in June

July 18, 2013

According to the ADP National Franchise Report, the franchising industry added 27,910 jobs in June, well above the 19,160 jobs created in May. This report from…

Culver's awards $300K in scholarships to employees

July 18, 2013

This week, Culver's awarded nearly $300,000 in scholarships to further the education of 249 team members nationwide through the company's Very Important…

Arby's spotlights Classic Roast Beef for anniversary promotion

July 18, 2013

Arby's is celebrating its 49th anniversary celebration on July 23 by offering a coupon for its signature Classic Roast Beef Sandwich for 64 cents. Arby's…

Hardee's franchisee leverages tax credits for expansion

July 18, 2013

Saddle Peak LLC, an 11-unit Hardee's franchisee based in Little Rock, Ark., recently opened its newest Hardee's restaurant in Bryant, Ark. The company has…

Foodler jumps into corporate food delivery space

July 18, 2013

Foodler, an online food ordering service, has announced its new corporate food delivery program, Foodler @Work. The service, which is targeted to the corporate…

Survey: Majority of U.S. travelers dine out 10-plus times on vacation

July 18, 2013

Travel website TripAdvisor has released results from its dining out survey of more than 1,600 U.S. respondents, revealing that more than half (52 percent) eat…

Revention releases new version of remote management solution

July 18, 2013

Revention has released a new version of its R-Enterprise Remote Management Solution to help restaurant owners mine real-time information to more efficiently…

Eat24 launches cloud-based POS for restaurant industry

July 18, 2013

Eat24, California-based food delivery app and website, has launched YES! POS, a cloud-based point-of-sale and restaurant management system.

Bojangles' ranks on top for unit growth in chicken segment

July 18, 2013

Bojangles' was recently ranked No. 1 for percentage unit growth in the chicken segment by market research firm Technomic. Bojangles' showed 5.9 percent unit…

NFC technology will put the 'fast' back in 'fast food' (Commentary)

NFC adoption will accelerate in the restaurant industry in the form of payments, loyalty programs, customer reviews and more.

Chipotle embracing Adventure as a winning Millennial marketing strategy

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

Millennials seek adventure not only in their activities but in their eating. This month, Chipotle is launching its 20th anniversary treasure hunt titled…

Free webinar gives secrets to mobile marketing

July 17, 2013

Nearly 100 restaurant operators learned about mobility marketing last week during a free Webinar: "Secrets For Connecting With the Mobile Customer: Apps Are…

Are restaurant marketers ignoring Gen X?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Strategies have been geared toward the Boomers and the Millennials, but what about those of us in the middle?

Baskin-Robbins' new store design showcases brand's heritage

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The updated store image will be introduced throughout the next several months and includes digital menu boards, new 'super-sized' graphics, a 'Heritage' wall…

Subway adds Greek yogurt line to menu

July 17, 2013

The YoCrunch Company has announced that its Yopa! Authentic Greek Yogurt will be the exclusive yogurt sold in all 26,000 Subway restaurants nationwide…

DQ Grill & Chill opens two locations along Ohio Turnpike

July 17, 2013

Two new DQ Grill and Chill restaurants have opened in service plazas on the eastern end of the Ohio Turnpike. The westbound location is located in the Mahoning…

NRA adds staff to communications department

July 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has hired a new media relations manager in its communications department, and has also created a new position dedicated to…