Modular construction and ROI

by Greg Swistak

In my last post, we talked about a few of the advantages of integrating modular construction into building projects for retailers, foodservice operators and…

What we learned from Taco Bell president's Reddit chat

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 1, 2014

Last week, Taco Bell president Brian Niccol agreed to an Ask Me Anything via Reddit, a topic-driven chat board full of the brand's heavy user demographic.

April Fool's: Restaurant brands get in on the fun

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands 'launch' clear coffee, a kale shake and an edible pizza box.

Baskin-Robbins launches online cake ordering nationwide

April 1, 2014

Baskin-Robbins today announced the launch of a new online cake ordering system for guests nationwide, at baskinrobbins.com/onlineordering.

Whataburger spices up breakfast lineup

April 1, 2014

Starting today, customers can try a new spin on one of Whataburger's signature breakfast items, with the Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit.

Pretzelmaker plans fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

April 1, 2014

Pretzelmaker has set a goal to give away 65,000 free pretzels on National Pretzel Day, April 26, while raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Ranch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants

April 1, 2014

Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…

Dunkin' Donuts brings back Baskin-Robbins-inspired coffees

April 1, 2014

To celebrate spring's arrival, Dunkin' Donuts has brought back an iced coffee line inspired by its sister brand, Baskin-Robbins.

Wienerschnitzel offers 99-cent chili dog promo for tax season

April 1, 2014

Wienerschnitzel has reduced the price of its signature Chili Dogs to 99 cents for a limited time through April 27.

Franchisee adds 21 Taco Bell units to portfolio

April 1, 2014

Los Angeles-based consumer private equity firm Brentwood Associates' K-MAC Holdings Corp. has added an additional 21 Taco Bell restaurants to its portfolio…

Kitchen Brains grows into Latin America

April 1, 2014

Kitchen Brains today announced its continued global expansion plans into Latin America with the opening of its Product Development and Engineering Center in…

Dairy Queen pushes fan club signup for promotion

April 1, 2014

To celebrate Tax Day, April 15, Dairy Queen is giving away Waffle Cone Holders along with a $10 DQ gift card to 100 Blizzard Fan Club members.

Baskin-Robbins launches tie-in with The Amazing Spider-Man 2

April 1, 2014

Leading up to the May 2 premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Baskin-Robbins, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, has launched a variety of promotions…

Captain D's adds another multi-unit franchise deal

April 1, 2014

Captain D's has added new franchisee Michael Knobelock, who signed a development agreement to own and open restaurants in Mississippi and other markets in the…

Podcast: Facebook's organic reach limits

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #003 of This Week in Restaurant Technologies, Brandon Hull and I discuss Facebook's organic reach limits.

A look at some of Yum! Brands' corporate responsibility initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's goal is to become the 'preferred restaurant of choice' by offering nutritional improvements.

White Castle stepping up breakfast with waffle sandwiches

March 31, 2014

It is getting very hot in the QSR breakfast space, with Taco Bell's extensive menu launch last week, Dunkin' Donuts' recently released version of Eggs Benedict…

How Chick-fil-A passed KFC with less than half of its footprint

March 31, 2014

A week ago, Technomic released its latest data highlighting 2013 restaurant sales. One of the top stories from this data was Chick-fil-A overtaking KFC as the…

Adoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries

March 31, 2014

Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…

Restaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013

March 31, 2014

Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…