Wendy's, Dunkin' execs named to digital signage advisory board

October 2, 2014

The Digital Signage Expo has named its advisory board for 2014-15, which includes Nick DeCarlo, director of Restaurant Services at Wendy's; Jason Stuehmer, IT…

TouchSuite launching EMV-compliant terminals

October 2, 2014

Starting in October of 2015, merchants who do not have the equipment to support EMV-chip technology will be financially liable for card-present counterfeit…

LevelUp CEO to outline mobile payments at Restaurant Innovation event

October 2, 2014

Seth Priebatsch, founder and CEO of LevelUp, will be a featured speaker at the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Innovation Summit Oct.

The world has gone mobile and you should, too

by Bob Leonard — CEO, iMobile3

As of right now, about 15 percent of restaurants accept mobile payments, but this is expected to rise to 68 percent in 2015.

Dunkin' Donuts plans Austrian debut

October 1, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a master franchise agreement with M&D Restaurant Development GmbH to begin developing restaurants across Austria.

Taco Cabana launches annual fundraiser for military veterans

October 1, 2014

Taco Cabana today launched its annual fundraiser, Taco Treat, which raises money for the Warrior and Family Support Center of San Antonio.

Dunkin' Donuts launches biggest LTO of the year

October 1, 2014

Pumpkin flavors are back at Dunkin' Donuts from now through October. New to the lineup this year is the Halloween Pumpkin Donut, shaped to resemble a…

Subway Canada rolls out prime rib

October 1, 2014

Subway restaurants in Canada today began offering a new Prime Rib Melt, made with 100-percent Canadian beef tossed in au jus glaze and topped with cheddar…

Tim Hortons adds best-selling steak Panini to permanent menu

October 1, 2014

Tim Hortons is permanently bringing back its best-selling Steak & Cheese Panini, and offering a new Chipotle-flavored option as well. Additionally, the…

Restaurant traffic, sales post solid gains in August

October 1, 2014

Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

Sonic adds boneless chicken wings to menu

September 30, 2014

Sonic Drive-In kicks off fall with all-new boneless chicken wings, available tossed in three flavors – Asian sweet chili, barbeque or Buffalo.

Jersey Mike's CEO signs pledge to encourage a healthy workplace

September 30, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs's CEO/Founder Peter Cancro has signed the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity CEO Pledge as part of its commitment to…

Subway recognizes top development agents

September 30, 2014

Subway recently recognized four development agents as its Development Agents of the Year for 2014, including one who is receiving the award for a fourth time.

Apple Pay's impact on restaurant loyalty marketing

Focusing on the creation of an experience that’s easy for the customer, instead of optimal for the brand, makes customers feel like VIPs.

Starbucks, Dunkin' rank high for digital gifting experience

September 30, 2014

RSR Research today released results of its fourth benchmarking study on the digital gifting industry, "Digital Gift Cards: Rewriting the Gifting Rules in the…

Cousins Subs hires handful of corporate team members

September 30, 2014

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has filled a handful of new corporate roles, including director of operations, real estate manager, training…

Dairy Queen adds chicken wrap to value lunch menu

September 30, 2014

Dairy Queen has introduced a new chicken wrap $5 Buck Lunch, available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dunkin' CEO: Franchisees excited about Tim Hortons' merger 'distraction'

September 30, 2014

Dunkin' Brands' CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Bloomberg TV this week, offering his take on a number of industry trends. Highlights from the interview include:

Healthy beverage category on pace for 8.6% growth in Middle East

September 30, 2014

Wendy’s recruits Karate Kid to promote pulled pork menu

September 30, 2014

Wendy's today announced it has partnered with actor/filmmaker Ralph Macchio, actor/dancer Alfonso Ribeiro, and pro wrestling Hall of Famer Steve Austin to…