3 rewarding realities of QSR real-time engagement

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Arby's turnaround chief named Papa John's CEO

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Papa John's said today that its CEO for the past 19 months, Steve Ritchie, is out and former Arby's President Rob Lynch is in.

Arby's names its former CMO to president's post

August 27, 2019

Following news early this morning that Papa John's had hired Inspire Brands Arby's President Rob Lynch, Arby's announced that it was naming Jim Taylor to lead…

Restaurant visits holding steady

August 26, 2019

U.S. consumers visited restaurants this July at the same pace they did last July, and consumer spending was up 3% compared to year ago, according to the NPD…

DQ Blizzard candles gone with the (online) wind

August 26, 2019

Offer just about anything of value free, particularly when it smells like a favorite dessert, and don't expect it to hang around long as DQ found out this…

Bojangles' boxes up fall tailgate parties

August 26, 2019

Bojangles' success last football season with its Caroline Panthers-emblazoned "Big Bo Box" did so well for the brand that it's expanding the idea this year to…

KFC, Beyond Meat test 1st national plant-based QSR chicken Tuesday in Atlanta

August 26, 2019

Plant-based QSR chicken is reality, starting tomorrow when Kentucky Fried Chicken becomes the first national U.S. quick-serve to test a plant-based chicken as…

DQ making Blizzards burn

August 26, 2019

DQ is offering all takers free Blizzard-scented candles to promote the brand's fall flavor line for the popular frozen concoctions. The brand said all fans…

Quizno's, Taco Del Mar CEO on going 'shopping' in the QSR brand supermarket

As president and CEO of Rego Restaurant Group, Tim Casey is in the QSR alchemist's dream seat, tasked as he is with turning around wayward QSRs, while also…

Chick-fil-A customers may not 'rest' on Sundays ... but they do sit down

August 23, 2019

Ever wondered where Chick-fil-A diehards go on Sunday when the QSR is closed? Customer analytics company, Buxton did, so the company used its Live Mobile…

Del Taco tells customers to 'Sit!' ... 'Stay!' ... for Dog Day

August 23, 2019

Although some would argue the "Dog Days of August" are officially over, Del Taco and all their canine friends disagree. In fact, to make a point of that the…

Is your brand social media friendly?

by Hannah Hambleton — Content Manager, Beambox

Do your brand's stores offer a great brand-emblazoned backdrop for customers' social media food photos? What about geotags? Are you using them to "reach out…

Hardee's brings bargains to breakfast

August 22, 2019

Hardee's is bringing value options to its breakfast menu, announcing the launch of a $2, $3, More lineup this week, featuring four items based around the…

Steritech e-book offers insight for restaurant operators

August 22, 2019

An e-book from Steritech offers restaurant operators insights from more than 1,000 diners on delivery and carry-out experiences. The “Opportunity To Go” book…

KFC fires latest salvo in Mac 'n' Cheese wars

August 22, 2019

That humble and oh-so-American dish of macaroni-and-cheese is shaping up as the unlikely battlefront for the latest QSR menu wars. KFC announced that starting…

Revention teams with DoorDash on mobile ordering, last mile delivery for restaurants

August 21, 2019

Revention, a Houston-based provider of mobile ordering and POS technology for restaurants, has entered an agreement with DoorDash to offer on-demand logistics…

Brand growth strategy: New data shows smaller cities are HOT

August 21, 2019

Some recent research on the hottest cities for home sales not only informs brands about where the population is moving, but might give some food service brand…

Church's reopens Roma, Texas, store with new look

August 21, 2019

Church's Chicken is reopening ts Roma, Texas, location Saturday with the brand's new design, which includes new colors, seating, exterior design and lighting…

Restaurant sales can't stop, won't stop

August 20, 2019

Restaurant sales are still soaring, up more than 4% this year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And that's not the only good news. Restaurant numbers…

Taco Bell offers students new take on back-to-school uniforms

August 20, 2019

In Taco Bell's ongoing pursuit to outfit the world in branded merchandise, the QSR has launched its Back to School collection in its online Taco Shop…