Mobile ad buys: It doesn't have to be witchcraft

While 21 percent of time spent with media is on the mobile phone, mobile ads garner just 4 percent of overall ad budget.

Cardinal's burger-cooking technique wins top Sysco honor

October 21, 2013

Cardinal Meat Specialists recently was honored by Sysco for its Revolution Burger. The Canadian-based company received a the USA Gold Level Product of the Year…

Dunkin' Donuts Bakery Series coffee hits grocery aisles

October 21, 2013

The J.M. Smucker Company, makers of Dunkin' Donuts packaged coffee, has introduced Dunkin' Donuts Bakery Series Coffees to grocery stores throughout the…

Quiznos plans 70 restaurants in the Middle East

October 21, 2013

Following its recent expansion into Mexico and Russia, Quiznos has turned its attention on the United Arab Emirates through an agreement with new franchisee…

White Castle adds 12 fans to Hall of Fame

October 21, 2013

Twelve of White Castle's most loyal fans have been selected to be part of the brand's Cravers Hall of Fame. The applicants submitted stories about their love…

Carl's Jr. adds delivery in Thailand market

October 21, 2013

Carl's Jr. Thailand has teamed up with foodpanda, an online food delivery service. The new collaboration started with all restaurants in Bangkok before…

Jack in the Box extends coffee line for first time ever

October 21, 2013

Jack in the Box is now offering a trio of seasonal beverages featuring pumpkin spice flavor. For a limited time, pumpkin spice hot and iced coffees and pumpkin…

7 ways to improve employee work ethic

Eric Chester delivered a keynote on reviving work ethic at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Millennials want to help your brand share its story

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The 80 million-strong Millennial demographic currently accounts for about 21 percent of all consumer spending.

Subway India sponsors taxi competition for charity

October 18, 2013

Subway India is sponsoring a charity event called "Pimp My Tuk Tuk." A Tuk Tuk is a three-wheeled scooter used throughout India as taxis. The Pimp My Tuk Tuk…

Rita's selects Sigma Group as agency of record

October 18, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice has appointed New Jersey-based Sigma Group as its agency of record. Sigma Group has been contracted to provide strategic planning, branding…

Carvel reveals Halloween cake promotions

October 18, 2013

Carvel has created a new witch cake for the Halloween season. It joins returning treats on the menu that were created specifically for the holiday season.

Food Court Wars returning with focus on local offerings

October 18, 2013

Rouse Properties Inc., a national owner and operator of regional enclosed malls, announced its partnership with One Potato Two Potato, a joint venture…

McDonald's Gospel Tour nets $83K for charity

October 18, 2013

McDonald's USA today announced its 2013 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour raised more than $83,000 — the most the tour has ever garnered — in support of…

Study: Hispanic signatures overtake burgers on American dinner tables

October 18, 2013

The U.S. Census suggests the Hispanic population will grow 34 percent by 2020 and the trend is heavily influencing the foodservice industry. According to new…

UK shopping destination food court deploys gaming video wall

October 18, 2013

New U.K. shopping, dining and leisure destination Trinity Leeds has just launched Trinity Kitchen, an indoor food hall offering a wide range of dining…

Digital signage provides ambiance and marketing enhancements

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast Casual Executive Summit panelists share their quick ROI stories from installing digital menu boards.

Restaurant check-out app secures $6M in funding

October 17, 2013

MyCheck, a check-out app for restaurants and other businesses across three major markets worldwide, has concluded a $6.1 million Series A round of financing…

Study: Card-linked marketing works

October 17, 2013

Cardlytics, a provider of card-linked marketing, has announced the findings of its 2013 State of CLM Study, which fielded 300 marketing professionals in…

Franchise, retail organizations call for more compromise as government opens

October 17, 2013

The International Franchise Association and the National Retail Federation both released statements about the resolution to reopen government and lift the debt…