Report: Restaurant mobile websites slow to load digital orders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If mobile websites included a click-to-order button that routed customers to a geolocation API, the brands' mobile experiences would be better suited to handle…

Sonic scores high for social and digital engagement initiatives

September 25, 2014

Sonic Drive-In was named the QSR Digital Brand of the Year this week at the Food Service Technology Conference & Showcase NexGen conference in New Orleans.

Insureon launches microsite for small foodservice businesses

September 25, 2014

The educational site is designed to help caterers, food trucks and other operators manage risk exposure.

YP teams up with GrubHub

September 25, 2014

Partnership will add online and mobile ordering to YP's local search.

SCS Global Services and SafetyChain Software partner for training and automation

September 25, 2014

SCS Global Services has partnered with SafetyChain Software to provide services for training, certification to third-party food safety schemes, and food safety…

Red Book Connects launches HotSchedules iPad app

September 25, 2014

New app takes advantage of iPad's larger screen to enhance viewing options, data display.

Experts share insights on millennial dining-out decisions

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Shaped by user-centric devices and the Great Recession, value-conscious millennials are looking for great experiences that are friction-free.

Is grass-fed milk better for you than organic milk?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

One industry insider claims grass-fed labels are bringing in customers, more than non-GMO labels.

Swarm and Revel Systems announce partnership

September 24, 2014

The integration of Swarm and Revel solutions will yield visitor traffic and sales conversion data users can use to make operational and marketing decisions.

White Castle plans Veggie Slider launch

September 24, 2014

White Castle today announced to its Cravers (loyalty members) that a Veggie Slider is coming to the chain's menu. But first the brand is looking for the right…

New York Fries rolling out mobile rewards, payment program

September 24, 2014

New York Fries, a 200-unit, Canadian-based QSR that specializes in french fries and poutine, has partnered with Virtual Next, a digital payment and loyalty…

Restaurant Technologies rolls out mini-portable oil solution

September 24, 2014

Restaurant Technologies Inc. has introduced a new mini-portable oil solution to fit the needs of commercial kitchens that are challenged with the need to haul…

Roy Rogers signs NJ agreement with Dunkin' franchisee

September 24, 2014

Roy Rogers Restaurants has signed a development agreement with an area franchise group led by Dipen Desai, who operates a number of restaurants including Taco…

Del Taco plans 28 new Southeast locations

September 24, 2014

Del Taco has announced commitments for 28 new locations to open throughout the Southeast. Along with recently-opened restaurants in Columbus and Smyrna…

Captain D's reports 5.6% sales lift following grilled menu launch

September 24, 2014

Captain D's this week reported a 5.6-percent same-store sales increase in Q3, its 12th consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth.

Groupon adds restaurants to Deal Builder platform

September 24, 2014

Groupon has added features to its Deal Builder tool for merchants, expanding the platform to include restaurants and provide control over the appearance and…

Americans spending 40% more on dining out than in 2013

September 24, 2014

As we barrel toward the fourth quarter and the holiday season, a new report from American Express says that Americans feel more financially stable compared to…

Tim Hortons adding 5,000 employees, revises tattoo policy

September 24, 2014

Tim Hortons has launched a new initiative aimed at finding more than 5,000 new employees across its Canadian system. According to a news release, the campaign…

Sonic's Limeades for Learning campaign returns

September 24, 2014

Sonic today announced the return of its annual Limeades for Learning initiative, raising money to support public school teachers through its partnership with…

Why you'll abandon your mobile app within the next two years

Focus on optimizing your marketing and grow your database in preparation for Apple Pay being adopted by your customers.