McDonald's testing mobile app in Australia

November 15, 2013

If you find yourself Down Under, hungry and packing an Android mobile device, McDonald's may have just what you need. The fast food chain, known as "Macca's…

Domino's founder expands military-themed burger concept to Tennessee

November 15, 2013

Gyrene Burger, a military-themed restaurant from Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino's Pizza, has opened in Knoxville, Tenn.

McDonald's rolls out revamped Dollar Menu, tests burger customization process

November 15, 2013

Following a sneak peak of changes to the Dollar Menu during McDonald's 3Q earnings call in October, the company has rolled out the revamped value offerings as…

Push marketing that turns people on, not off

Treating push marketing the way you handle TV and radio advertising will not work.

Tim Hortons pitches in for Philippines disaster relief

November 15, 2013

Tim Hortons today announced that it will make a $100,000 donation to support emergency disaster relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon…

Granbury Solutions launches tablet-based POS

November 15, 2013

Granbury Solutions, a provider of POS systems for restaurants, has launched Thr!ve Point-of-Sale for tablets, which the company said is aimed toward casual…

Improve kitchen production efficiency to grow restaurant catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

You must adopt a 'manufacturing mentality' for your restaurant catering operation.

McDonald's donating to Philippines disaster relief efforts

November 14, 2013

McDonald's Corporation will contribute to Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief efforts with a donation of $300,000 to the International Federation of the Red Cross…

Krystal's anniversary party proved successful

November 14, 2013

As part of Krystal's anniversary celebration on Oct. 24., customers from Chattanooga to Jacksonville were able to purchase Krystals for a quarter and Cheese…

Taco John's new franchise plan designed for growth

November 14, 2013

Taco John's International announced a new franchise agreement that the company said is business-friendly and will help both existing and new franchisees grow.

Cousins helping refugees acclimate to community

November 14, 2013

The Cousins Subs Make it Better Foundation has awarded a grant to the Winnebago County Literacy Council in Oshkosh, Wis., to sponsor its "Healthy Eating in the…

Isis opens its mobile wallet to the rest of the US

November 14, 2013

It's official: Isis is going nationwide. After fits and starts, including pilot programs in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, the carrier-led consortium is…

Yum! Brands directs $1.5 million to Philippine hunger relief

November 14, 2013

Yum! Brands has announced that it is directing $1.5 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide food to families affected by the recent…

The hidden costs of delivery

Consolidation is more efficient, less time-consuming and more economical.

McDonald's, PayPal expand mobile payments system in France

November 13, 2013

After conducting a mobile payments trial in France last year, McDonald's said it will integrate the system into all of its in-store ordering machines by the…

CEO: Loyalty, brand engagement trends behind EMN8's rebrand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A loyalty solution helps marketers have a 'real view' of customers' behavior, and allows them to engage more.

Five UK restaurant trend predictions for 2014

November 13, 2013

Technomic has identified five key trends for 2014 that it expects to play major roles at British restaurants:

Fundraising platform lets restaurant-goers 'dine out and give back'

November 13, 2013

A new charitable giving platform has launched that gives foodies a chance to donate to their favorite causes when they purchase gift certificates to…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.