Dunkin' Donuts names new Hispanic marketing agency

February 13, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts today announced that Miami-based Zubi Advertising has been appointed as the new Hispanic marketing and advertising agency. Zubi will be…

Restaurant franchise industry veteran starts strategic advisory firm

February 13, 2013

Franchise industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE, announced today the launch of McKeeCo Services LLC, a franchising and development strategic advisory firm.…

Subway franchise group elects new board officers

February 13, 2013

The North American Association of Subway Franchisees has elected its board officers for 2013. They include:

Tim Hortons testing electric vehicle charging stations

February 13, 2013

Electric vehicle owners in Oakville, Ontario, are now able to charge their cars during a Tim Hortons visit. The chain has installed its first electric vehicle…

Taco Bell's Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos launching March 7

February 13, 2013

Taco Bell will launch its second version of Doritos Locos Tacos nationwide on March 7 —Cool Ranch. The Cool Ranch taco rollout comes about a year after the…

NFSSC taps industry veteran Joe LaRocca to speak in Vegas

February 13, 2013

Joseph LaRocca, founder and president of RetaiL-Partners, is speaking at The National Food Service Security Council's 34th Annual Conference Aug. 4-7 in Las…

President Obama proposes to increase minimum wage to $9

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

State of the Union address touches on immigration reform, health care regulations and other topics that directly affect the restaurant industry.

New mobile app helps diners find sustainable restaurants

February 13, 2013

A new free mobile application and website, GoPure, beta launched this week, helping users find, share, and learn about healthy and sustainable dining options.

Restaurant.com adds gaming platform to generate customer loyalty

February 13, 2013

Restaurant.com has added gaming features to its website to generate customer loyalty. Restaurant.com's new social loyalty employs Badgeville's Behavior…

MMF cash drawers

Jack Dorton from MMF introduces the company's new lock-it compartment that allows cashiers to store large bills in a secure compartment in the cash register.

Plenty of 'Hot' and 'Cool' at NAFEM '13

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New products featured at this year's show included labor and energy-efficient features, food safety characteristics, life cycle costs and more.

QSRs go fishing for Lenten season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains launch a bevy of seafood LTOs, from McDonald's Fish McBites to White Castle's shrimp nibblers.

Auntie Anne's, Carvel Ice Cream select MICROS POS

February 12, 2013

MICROS Systems Inc. has been selected as the POS provider for Carvel Ice Cream brand. The MICROS e7 all-in-one POS system will be installed in more than 45…

Report: Restaurants that focus on customer loyalty will win in slow economy

February 12, 2013

With little to no growth forecasted for the restaurant industry in the next several years and consumer frugality being the "new norm," restaurants will need to…

GRS releases mobile ordering app 2.0

February 12, 2013

Granbury Restaurant Solutions has released the latest enhancements to its restaurant mobile ordering app. This version makes it easier for customers to…

Burger King enhances specialty coffee menu

February 12, 2013

Burger King continues to take a page from rival McDonald's as it today revealed an enhanced coffee platform in restaurants nationwide. The lineup, blended by…

Report: Fast casual, casual dining visits cutting into QSR traffic

February 12, 2013

According to a new report from Technomic, customer enthusiasm is up for the casual dining segment. This comes after a few years of a slowdown for the segment…

Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation

February 12, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…

Romance your customers on Valentine’s Day by engaging them

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Valentine's Day has me thinking about how new lovers aren't all that different from new restaurant customers: Both want attention that affirms the other party…

Henny Penny CEO honored by NAFEM

February 12, 2013

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) presented Steven D. Cobb, CFSP, chairman and CEO, Henny Penny Corporation, Eaton…