Wendy's, Burgerville launch NCAA tourney-inspired contests

March 15, 2010

Several quick-service chains have launched advertising campaigns and promotions tying into the upcoming NCAA men's college basketball tournament, including…

Dippin' Dots rewards 1 millionth Facebook fan

March 15, 2010

Dippin' Dots Inc. has reached a landmark, surpassing more than 1 million fans on the company's official Facebook fan page. In celebration of the event, Dippin…

Should your QSR be on Foursquare?

The location-based social media app has the potential to stand out from the pack.

Burger King Brazil ad puts customers' photos on packaging

March 15, 2010

First there was Whopper Freakout, the award-winning webfilm by Crispin, Porter + Bogusky documenting actual customer reactions to the Whopper's removal from…

Radiant Systems, RBS WorldPay launch Token Replacement

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March 15, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the release of Token Replacement, a new payment security feature that allocates a unique identifier, or token, to cardholder…

HotSchedules launches BlackBerry app

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March 15, 2010

HotSchedules has announced the release and immediate availability of its restaurant employee scheduling application for the BlackBerry, the company's second…

Black, red pepper recall may affect restaurants

March 15, 2010

A Food and Drug Administration investigation of a salmonella Montevideo outbreak that led to the recall of ready-to-eat Italian-style meats earlier this year…

Wendy's, Burgerville launch NCAA tourney-inspired contests

March 15, 2010

Several quick-service chains have launched advertising campaigns and promotions tying into the upcoming NCAA men's college basketball tournament, including…

Dippin' Dots rewards 1 millionth Facebook fan

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March 15, 2010

Dippin' Dots Inc. has reached a landmark, surpassing more than 1 million fans on the company's official Facebook fan page. In celebration of the event, Dippin…

Should your QSR be on Foursquare?

The location-based social media app has the potential to stand out from the pack.

Annoying Customer Behaviors

by Dale Furtwengler — President, Furtwengler & Associates, P.C.

Breakfast daypart suffers as consumers cut spending

March 14, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have recognized the potential of the breakfast market, contributing to a record-breaking year in 2009 for new product introductions…

Dunkin' franchise model evolution contributes to '09 growth

March 14, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts made significant inroads with its national expansion plan in 2009, as the company reports the opening of 351 net new locations worldwide and 13…

Denny's debuts QSR model on CSU campus

March 14, 2010

Family dining chain Denny's has opened its first stand-alone quick service restaurant, Denny's Fresh Express, at California State University San Bernardino.

MRI launches self-service drive-thru touchscreen kiosk

March 14, 2010

Manufacturing Resources International and Zytronic have partnered to develop an interactive self-service kiosk that meets the demands of drive-thru restaurant…

Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas adds flatbread pizza to menu

March 14, 2010

Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas, one of the Midwest's fastest-growing subs and pasta quick-serve franchise concepts, recently launched its newest menu item…

Yum! expands share repurchase program

March 14, 2010

Yum! Brands' board of directors has announced the authorization of $300 million in share repurchases over the next 12 months in addition to the $300 million…

Breakfast daypart suffers as consumers cut spending

March 14, 2010

Quick-service restaurants have recognized the potential of the breakfast market, contributing to a record-breaking year in 2009 for new product introductions…

Dunkin' franchise model evolution contributes to '09 growth

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March 14, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts made significant inroads with its national expansion plan in 2009, as the company reports the opening of 351 net new locations worldwide and 13…

Denny's debuts QSR model on CSU campus

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March 14, 2010

Family dining chain Denny's has opened its first stand-alone quick service restaurant, Denny's Fresh Express, at California State University San Bernardino.