Mobile Websites Made Easy: Tips for Restaurant Operators

Mobile devices are quickly becoming the tool of choice to aid in dining decisions. A restaurant without a mobile website can be at a serious competitive…

Restaurant Association highlights industry's nutritional progress

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Eighty-six percent of consumers reported that restaurants offer more healthful options than they did two years ago.

5 ways to market your restaurant catering holiday program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The most valuable marketing tool available to you as a restaurant operator is your people; train them.

3 tips for responding to Yelp reviews

Sending a private message is like sending a personal email and is best used to thank patrons for writing a positive review.

Good Times adds Buffalo Wild Wings exec to lead franchising

October 8, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has named Bill McClintock as vice president of Franchise Development for Bad Daddy's Franchise Development LLC.

Krispy Kreme debuts retail coffee offering

October 8, 2013

Krispy Kreme announced today that its packaged ground coffee is now available at select Sam' s Club locations throughout the Southeast.

Report: Why most dining loyalty programs fail

October 8, 2013

Rewards Network has released a new report, "Why Most Dining Loyalty Programs Fail," that can be downloaded on the company's blog. The report focuses on six…

Wendy's sells 24 restaurants to franchisee in Seattle market

October 8, 2013

The Wendy's Company has announced the sale of all 24 of its Seattle company-operated restaurants, along with two future locations, to Cedar Enterprises Inc., a…

SSP America expands DTT surveillance partnership

October 8, 2013

DTT has announced an expanded partnership with SSP America's North American division. The relationship began in late 2011, and has continued to grow, with DTT…

Long John Silver's dessert promo benefits Children's Miracle Network

October 8, 2013

Long John Silver's has introduced a month-long campaign to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, the brand's national charity partner.

Culver's music theme remixed to benefit farm families

October 8, 2013

Hummingbird Productions, a producer of original music for advertising campaigns, has remixed the Culver's Restaurant theme music for a special program…

Restaurant SmartBrief relaunches with NRA partnership

October 8, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with digital publisher SmartBrief Inc. to relaunch the daily Restaurant SmartBrief e-newsletter.

Bojangles' kicks off master biscuit maker competition

October 8, 2013

Since 1977, Bojangles' made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits have been the brand's signature breakfast item, with more than 2.7 billion served to date. This…

Burger King named 'Official QSR Partner of the NCAA'

October 7, 2013

Burger King Corp. has entered a three-year partnership with CBS Sports and Turner Broadcasting System Inc. Through this partnership, the Burger King has been…

QSR segment behind in digital gifting

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSRs are largely absent from the "world of digital gift cards" mostly due to the pervasive franchising model. 

Organization petitions McDonald's to shut down HappyMeal.com

October 7, 2013

Another organization has created a campaign to get McDonald's to stop marketing toward kids. Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood drafted a letter…

Dunkin' Donuts adds more California franchisees

October 7, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multistore development agreement with existing franchisees, Harry Patel and Parag Patel, to develop 18 new…

Despite floods, Good Times sales continue double-digital growth

October 7, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. reported that same-store sales increased 18.2 percent for its fiscal fourth quarter, the 13th consecutive quarter of increases.

Cousins Subs heads sponsorship of Special Olympics event

October 7, 2013

Cousins Subs restaurants, title sponsor of Special Olympics Minnesota's Annual Unified Flag Football Tournament, will donate 600 meals (consisting of a 5-inch…

Roy Rogers brings back top-selling seasonal offering

October 7, 2013

Roy Rogers restaurants are bringing back theSteak N Cheese sandwich and pumpkin shake, along with its Wooden Nickel promotion.