Wendy's names new CMO, digital VP

December 18, 2014

The Wendy's Company has announced several changes to its senior leadership team, including a new CMO and a VP to head up digital initiatives.

How to Keep Turnover from Eating Your Profits

Keeping a qualified, engaged team on staff is critical for any business. But before we get too far into that topic, can we interest you in a little data…

Is your restaurant green?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Even though going green may cost more than conventional items, consumers are willing to pay more for the opportunity; for them it is not an indulgence but a…

Agreement enables Paytronix Rewards, NCR Aloha POS integration

December 17, 2014

The new Cloud Connect integration will enable Paytronix to integrate, maintain and deploy its solution across NCR’s install base of more than 100,00…

Dining habits shifting toward snacks

December 17, 2014

In 2004, one-third of survey respondents reported they ate several small meals throughout the day, while 10 years later, 39 percent of respondents indicate…

Fast casual sales significantly outpaced other segments in Q3

December 17, 2014

New research from Technomic's Financial Dashboard finds that the fast casual restaurant segment outperformed all others with nearly 8 percent growth in…

Families with kids making fewer restaurant visits

December 17, 2014

According to new research from The NPD Group, families with kids have made 1 billion fewer visits to US restaurants in the past six years. This consumer base…

Wendy's CEO: Breakfast will not be ruled out

December 17, 2014

Bloomberg Television's Betty Liu interviewed Wendy's CEO Emil Brolick this week on a number of topics, including the chain's failed breakfast rollout and the…

Snagajob launches video job application feature

December 17, 2014

Snagajob has released its free app for iOS and Android, designed to make the job posting/hiring process easier by using a smartphone’s or tablet’s video, photo…

Rita’s Italian Ice plans Nebraska entry

December 17, 2014

Rita’s Italian Ice has awarded a franchise and area development deal for Nebraska to Nebraska Ice LLC. With plans for more than 14 stores within Nebraska…

Jersey Mike's supports Wreaths Across America tribute

December 17, 2014

Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Jersey Mike’s Founder and CEO Peter Cancro honored veterans at a special ceremony on Ellis Island. 

Millennial marketing conference registration now open

December 17, 2014

FutureCast's ShareLikeBuy millennial marketing conference is set for Feb. 4 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Registration is now open for the…

Healthy Dining adds tech execs to support growth

December 17, 2014

California-based Healthy Dining has added two information technology professionals to help the company's growth.

Former Krispy Kreme CEO transitions to non-executive chairman

December 17, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that former CEO James H. Morgan, 67, will transition from executive chairman of the board of directors to non-executive…

QSRs shift models to 'go where the consumers are'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile initiatives, bigger marketing budgets, franchising growth and unprecedented headwinds grabbed headlines this year for the QSR segment.

Auntie Anne's extends nontraditional footprint with Universal Resort debut

December 16, 2014

Auntie Anne's Pretzels has opened its first location at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, at Universal CityWalk.

Baskin-Robbins adds targeted receipt marketing program

December 16, 2014

Mobivity Holdings Corp. announced that Baskin-Robbins has selected Mobivity's SmartReceipt technology to deliver targeted "treats on receipts" – offers and…

Krispy Kreme launches holiday campaign via Google Hangout

December 16, 2014

Krispy Kreme has launched Joy Goes Around Holiday Hangouts, a global in-store experience using Google Hangout videoconferencing. According to a news release…

ChowNow adds Apple Pay platform

December 16, 2014

Company claims to be the first online ordering system to offer the new payment technology.

NCR Silver POS integrates LevelUp's payment platform

December 16, 2014

The NCR Silver POS system for small businesses has been integrated with LevelUp's mobile payment and payment platform. According to an announcement from the…