Former Groupon VP joins Front Flip

June 6, 2013

Former Groupon executive Kevin Petry has been named Front Flip's new VP of local sales, according to a company press release. Petry is now responsible for…

Long Range launches tablet tool for collecting real-time guest feedback

June 6, 2013

Long Range Systems, a supplier of on-site guest and staff paging, has debuted LRS Survey, a tablet-based tool for capturing real-time guest experience feedback.

Voice-activated, real-time customer feedback solution now available

June 6, 2013

Introducing a new way to gather customer or employee feedback, Speetra this week launched pulseM, the first voice-centric QR code application on the market.

Podcast: The right way to use 'Social Intelligence'

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In Episode No. 3 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by two amazing guests who have some of the deepest-rooted experience I've seen in…

Consumers driving the need for restaurants to adopt mobile solutions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some experts predict mobile payments to reach critical mass in three to five years.

Dunkin' Donuts rolls out Hot Chocolate Coolatta, summer beverage lineup

June 5, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts this week unveiled the Hot Chocolate Coolatta, the newest addition to its lineup of Coolatta frozen beverages. The offering is the same as the…

Sonic goes after Millennials with new Cinnasnacks

June 5, 2013

Sonic has added Cinnasnacks to the menu in the hopes of attracting more Millennials to the breakfast daypart. A new survey conducted by Harris Interactive…

Auntie Anne's adds amusement parks to venue portfolio

June 5, 2013

Auntie Anne's Pretzels has added amusement parks to its nontraditional venue portfolio. This spring, the 25-year-old soft pretzel icon opened locations at…

China restaurant revenue up 17% in 2012 led by Yum! Brands

June 5, 2013

A new report from the China Cuisine Association shows that revenue from the largest restaurant chains in that country was up 16.5 percent in 2012. Yum! Brands…

KFC kids meals feature National Geographic activities

June 5, 2013

KFC is partnering with kid-friendly brands throughout 2013 to bring activities to its Li'l Buckets kids' meals and encourage family bonding.

QA Graphics introduces interactive Source Displays application

June 5, 2013

Iowa-based QA Graphics has introduced Source Displays, an interactive application that it says is fully customizable to meet all of an organization's display…

Triton launches updated software for cash management solutions

June 5, 2013

Triton has released updated versions of software for both the VersaSafe and VersaLink smart safe, cash management solutions. Both updates will work in concert…

Restaurants join Round It Up America program for relief efforts

June 5, 2013

When deadly tornadoes hit Oklahoma recently, Round It Up America already had funds reserved before a warning siren was ever sounded. Round It Up America, which…

Rita's Italian Ice ready to tackle pediatric cancer

June 5, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice today kicks off its annual Paper Lemon Fundraising Campaign and eighth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a…

3M Scotch-Brite Griddle Liquid awarded Green Seal certification

June 5, 2013

3M's Scotch-Brite Quick Clean Griddle Liquid has been awarded Green Seal certification. The product is certified under the GS-53 Green Seal standard for…

Bruster's CEO on how he'll grow the brand

Frozen treat chain Bruster's Real Ice Cream is debuting a new, five-point strategy to re-ignite growth and attract new franchisees. Introduced at the National…

Middleby Corp. at the NRA Show '13

Middleby COO David Brewer discusses how finding the right equipment can lower energy and labor costs, as well as increase speed of service. Brewer says his…

Menu product development takes patience, collaboration

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You can create a great product but without marketing, it won't budge.

Wendy's adds grilled chicken wrap to Kids' Meals

June 4, 2013

Wendy's is adding new menu items and interactive games to its Kids' Meals, just in time for summer. Additionally, the meals are now available for $1.99 after …

Taco Bell showcases high school graduates in Times Square

June 4, 2013

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens, together with Get Schooled, is inviting teens to take part in a new project, "Yearbook Time! Upload Yourself into Times…