Del Taco adds to Sacramento presence

March 28, 2018

Del Taco has opened its first North Highlands location in the Sacramento area, this one on Watt Avenue near Walmart, a news release said. This store is open…

Jack in the Box's partnership with Postmates delivers Jumbo Jacks to app users

March 27, 2018

Jack in the Box and Postmates have partnered to deliver Jack in the Box's entire menu to Postmates customers any time of the day. Delivery of Jack in the Box…

Dairy Queen brings a 'Blizzard' of slurping to baseball season

March 27, 2018

Fifteen U.S. cities will go baseball crazy Thursday when the Major League Baseball season officially opens in their hometowns, and Dairy Queen is looking for a…

To catch a [restaurant] thief: Data can be operators' best friend

Your restaurant data might be hiding a dirty little secret if a ne'er-do-well is siphoning off your hard-earned dollars through retail fraud.

Four steps on the path to QSR digital signage success

by Daniel Waldron — Copywriter, Armagard Limited

The difference between success and so-so in digital signage often boils down to whether your brand has created a truly unique user experience with the…

Del Taco lands 1st Santa Monica store

March 23, 2018

Del Taco has opened its first Santa Monica location on Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, a news release said. The chain has more than 560 stores in 1…

Taco Bell rings in at grocery, c-stores

March 23, 2018

In May, Taco Bell tortilla chips will make their debut in groceries and convenience stores in classic, mild and fire sauce packet flavors, a news release said.

Will QSR brands accept Starbucks pay equity challenge?

March 23, 2018

Starbucks has reached 100 percent pay equity for partners of all genders and races performing similar work across the U.S. Now the company is challenging…

Restaurant staff wins big with tip regs as budget is signed

March 23, 2018

Restaurant servers and other on-site staff scored a victory today when President Trump signed the budget into law along with a provision that keeps tips in…

Tech partnership hones in on  customers' interests,  habits

March 22, 2018

LevelUp and identity resolution provider, FullContact, have joined forces to give restaurateurs new insights into customers' unique interests and social…

How the numbers QSRs already have can help predict their future

by John Lukas — Senior Vice President, Restaurant Strategy, Xenial (fromerly Heartland Commerce)

Personalization is the buzzword of the 21st century. Everyone wants to feel like what they're getting was made for them and QSR customers are no different. 

Report: The display market set to reach $20 billion by 2024

March 21, 2018

Restaurant usage is helping to drive the overall display market to what is expected to be about $20 billion by 2024, according to a report by Global Market…

Noodles & Co aiming straight up for 2018

March 20, 2018

Although Noodles & Company reported this week that revenues were down for the fourth quarter in 2017, as well as the full year, the leadership team also…

El Pollo Loco makes Louisiana debut

March 19, 2018

El Pollo Loco is opening its first location in Louisiana. This restaurant marks the company's expansion and presence to six states — California, Nevada, Utah…

DoorDash partners with Restaurant Revolution to facilitate catering, delivery orders

March 19, 2018

Restaurant Revolution Technologies has integrated its Order One software into DoorDash, an online ordering platform.

The QSR checklist check-up: How intelligent is yours?

by John Sammon — SVP & General Manager, PAR Technology

Intelligent checklists provide perks that can make a real difference in top worker performance and bottom lines.

Fazoli's Kentucky guests get new way to 'show some love'

March 19, 2018

Fazoli's has launched its first app-based loyalty program with mobile ordering capabilities for all Morehead and Maysville, Kentucky guests, according to a…

Pair pioneers virtual currency, blockchain tech model for restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The new "FudiToken" gives QSR customers a convenient way to pay for orders, while giving operators a new approach to menu item promotion.

Live webinar: 'Recruit to Retain' focuses on dynamic recruiting, improving the employee experience

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

Get the best and keep them with you. That's the name of the game today in QSR employment strategy. This free hour-long session brings the pros and their…

$200 billion in restaurant sales are moving: Is your brand riding along?

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Today's consumers now expect to engage with restaurants in an on-demand fashion, so restaurants must now either meet those expectations or lose business.