Factors driving interchange rates down

Competition is offering merchants new ways to accept payments and this will lower fees over time.

Yum! Brands' breaks fundraising record for hunger relief initiative

January 9, 2014

Yum! Brands' 2013 World Hunger Relief efforts raised a record-breaking $37 million in cash and food donations for the World Food Programme and other hunger…

Dunkin' Donuts adds salted caramel hot chocolate to beverage lineup

January 9, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced two new items to the menu to welcome the New Year. The banana chocolate chip muffin is a banana-flavored muffin with chocolate…

Jack in the Box among Mindshare Technologies' new clients

January 9, 2014

Mindshare Technologies, a provider of cloud-based Voice of the Customer technologies, has added a handful of brands to its client roster, including Jack in the…

Willow Run Foods earns top distributor award from Arby's co-op

January 9, 2014

ARCOP Inc., the national supply chain cooperative for Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has named Willow Run Foods Inc. as its 2013 Distributor of the Year award…

Subway recognized by consumers for healthy options

January 9, 2014

Technomic has announced the winners of the 2014 Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Awards, which are based on consumer responses to the research and consulting…

Baskin-Robbins earns TV ad campaign of the year

January 9, 2014

Ace Metrix released its annual list of brands that had the top TV ads of the year, based on Ace Scores within their respective categories. The top 20 brands…

NRA names Metro Pizza founder 2014 convention chair

January 9, 2014

Sam Facchini, co-founder and co-owner of Metro Pizza, has been named by the National Restaurant Association as its convention chair for the 2014 National…

Lavu adds customization options to iPad POS system

January 9, 2014

Lavu iPad POS has added customization options tailored to the needs of hospitality businesses, the company said in a news release. New features include the…

The CMO's paradox

by Jake Cohen — CEO Privy, Privy

Seventy-two percent of consumers feel that online promotions or emails they receive don't speak to their interests.

NoshList integrates wait list app with Clover POS

January 8, 2014

NoshList has a new POS integration module for its wait list app that will allow restaurant operators to better manage their guest experience, the company said…

Middleby acquires steam cooking equipment manufacturer

January 8, 2014

The Middleby Corporation announced its acquisition of the assets of Market Forge Industries, a manufacturer of steam cooking equipment for the foodservice…

QSRs jump on creative agency carousel

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger King is just one of a handful of QSRs shifting its creative duties around so far this year.

Whataburger's Rutledge named as Bojangles' new CEO

January 8, 2014

Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. today announced that Clifton Rutledge will be the company's new CEO effective Jan. 24. Rutledge joins Bojangles' from Texas-based…

Sonic adds salsa verde to breakfast options

January 8, 2014

Sonic Drive-In has introduced new limited-time breakfast offerings: the Salsa Verde Breakfast Burrito and the Salsa Verde Breakfast Toaster sandwich. Made with…

Rita's adds sugar-free Dragonfruit Ice

January 8, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has added Sugar-Free Dragonfruit Ice, which is now available for a limited time at all participating outlets. The new flavor joins Rita's…

KFC U.S. appoints new general manager

January 8, 2014

Yum! Brands Inc. announced it has appointed Jason Marker, 43, as general manager of its KFC business in the U.S., effective immediately. According to a news…

CIC Partners adds Pizza Hut Co-op exec as operating partner

January 8, 2014

CIC Partners, a middle market private equity firm, has added Sam Khoury to its team as an operating partner in residence.

Whataburger promotes two executives

January 8, 2014

Whataburger has announced the promotion of two executive team members.

Vivonet kiosk offers self-order solution for restaurants

January 8, 2014

Vivonet Acquisitions Ltd. announced the addition of a consumer self-ordering solution to its cloud POS product line. The Vivonet Kiosk is a restaurant-branded…