Subway's mobile payments adoption a 'market signaling event'

Mobile payment is just one piece of the puzzle; mobile marketing is how brands stand out. 

The McRib not available nationally this year

November 21, 2013

To the dismay of many McRib enthusiasts, McDonald's will not be rolling out the cult-favorite LTO nationwide this year.

Isis announces alliance program to support merchant technology

November 21, 2013

Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture created by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA Inc. and Verizon Wireless, today announced the launch of the Isis…

Cinnabon-flavored vodka ready to hit the market

November 21, 2013

Cinnabon Inc. has partnered up with Beam Inc. to launch Pinnacle Cinnabon Vodka. The new offering fuses the signature flavors of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls with…

QSR International partners with LED lighting provider

November 21, 2013

ForceField Energy Inc., a distributor of energy products, has entered into an agreement with QSR International, master franchisor of 145 restaurants in 1…

NRA Military Foundation names food service specialist of the year

November 21, 2013

Marine Corporal Daniel Russo will be recognized as the 2013 Food Service Specialist of the Year by the Major General Hill Awards Program taking place Thursday…

More Thanksgiving dinners will include retailer-prepared dishes, survey finds

November 21, 2013

Nearly three out of 10 Americans plan to sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner this year that includes at least one prepared ready-to-eat dish from a retailer…

Yum! Brands combines international, U.S. divisions to focus on growth

November 21, 2013

Yum! Brands announced it is reorganizing its business to drive brand and geographic focus. Effective Jan. 1, the company will combine its Yum! Restaurants…

Bojangles' has the turkey covered for Thanksgiving

November 21, 2013

Bojangles' fans looking for an easy Thanksgiving meal can pre-order the brand's limited-time Seasoned Fried Turkeys, available at participating locations…

Subway launches second business simulation game

November 21, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain and Young & Successful Media, owners of the YSN network, have launched the second Subway Global Challenge, a business…

Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon parent company names supply chain officer

November 21, 2013

Focus Brands Inc., parent company of Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's and McAlister's Deli, has named Barry Moullet as its…

Healthy Dining launches mobile site

November 21, 2013

Just in time for the holiday season, Healthy Dining has launched a new mobile site that features more than 4,000 menu items served at more than 60,00…

OpenTable releases Restaurant Industry Index

November 21, 2013

OpenTable Inc. has released the OpenTable Restaurant Industry Index for the Q3 2013.

Social Restaurant Podcast: Motivating employees with Eric Chester

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In this episode of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Eric Chester, founder and CEO of the Center for Work Ethic Development on the topic of igniting…

IKEA's fast food intrusion

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Meatballs have all of the characteristics to be an American menu hit.

6 ways mobile apps connect customers to restaurants

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

Imagine walking into your favorite restaurant, skipping past the long peak-time rush lines, picking up your food and walking out the door. Now imagine it only…

Burger King CFO: QSRs will need digital ordering platforms sooner than later

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

All expenses at BK are examined line by line, person by person, for a discipline that has led to more efficiency.

NRA releases new Restaurant Operations Report

November 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association this week released a new edition of the Restaurant Operations Report, a comprehensive resource that aims to help restaurant…

Kosher certification program focuses on food safety

November 20, 2013

A Canadian Rabbi has launched a Kosher food certification program designed to inform consumers whether certain products meet the strict standards of Kosher…

SoftTouch integrates bitcoin acceptance into POS

November 20, 2013

SoftTouch POS has announced the integration of bitcoin acceptance into its flagship point-of-sale payment system. According to CoinDesk, the integration was…