It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Some of the industry's biggest names will speak at this year's summit.

It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Exec Summit

Monkey Media's Erle Dardick weighs in on why operators can't miss this year's Summit.

The great bacon shortage

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.

Using social media conversations to foster brand awareness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Most online conversations are positive; however customer service is an easy point of contention.

MICROS implements Isis SmartTap m-commerce app at restaurants

October 2, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the integration of the Isis…

Arby's rebranding as part of continued turnaround efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company focused on product pipeline to complement new ad campaign.

POS system hackers are caught and prosecuted

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Subway has been the subject of intensive scrutiny and media attention since it came to light that its POS system was found to be vulnerable and that several…

Doc Popcorn raising money for breast cancer prevention efforts

October 2, 2012

In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Popcorn Popping Month, Doc Popcorn has announced the launch of its "Popping for Pink" campaign.

NRA Show will be at Chicago's McCormick Place through 2021

October 2, 2012

The National Restaurant Association announced this week that its annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine…

Report: Typical QSR customer is young adult male who dines in

October 2, 2012

Recent demographic analysis from Technomic finds that the typical quick-service restaurant customer is Caucasian, between 25 and 34 years old, accompanied by…

Great American Cookies launches literacy awareness campaign

October 2, 2012

Great American Cookies kicked off National Cookie Month Monday by giving away free chocolate chip cookies to customers all day. The chain is also celebrating…

White Castle sets fundraising record for autism organization

October 2, 2012

White Castle customers and team members raised $500,100 for Autism Speaks by selling puzzle pieces for one month in more than 400 restaurants. The 12-state…

Dunkin' Donuts expands in St. Louis market

October 2, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees Dean Kreher and Ted Pierce for three restaurants in St. Louis. The…

Dunkin' Brands joins mobile-commerce exchange

October 2, 2012

The Merchant Customer Exchange announced that Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has committed to the mobile-commerce…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's approve Panasonic POS solution

October 2, 2012

Panasonic's Stingray Envo POS workstation (JS-960) is now certified by CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, and will be on…

Baskin-Robbins adds four new treats to menu

October 2, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has brought back its Trick Oreo Treat ice cream as its October Flavor of the Month. In addition, Baskin-Robbins has introduced a new Red Velvet…

Restaurant marketers continue to underspend in the digital space

Data generated from new digital customer engagement tools provide restaurant marketers with a far greater knowledge of their top customers than has ever…

Bojangles' rolls out proprietary coffee blend

October 1, 2012

Bojangles' has introduced a new coffee called "BoJo." Specifically blended for Bojangles', BoJo is made from 100-percent Arabica beans, and is a medium roast…

Jack in the Box loads up breakfast menu with new sandwich

October 1, 2012

Jack in the Box has added a new Loaded Breakfast Sandwich to its morning menu. Available for a limited time, the Loaded Breakfast Sandwich features bacon…

Wendy's introduces Bacon Portabella Melt cheeseburger

October 1, 2012

Wendy's has introduced its latest bacon offering – the new Bacon Portabella Melt cheeseburger.