Consumers say one thing, do another when it comes to healthy choices

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers sometimes say one thing, but do another when it comes to healthful choices. This conflict affects their food choices and translates into complex…

Restaurants jump on selfie bandwagon to engage Millennial consumers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A selfie that includes your restaurant, food or drink is a perfect form of implied testimonial.

Familiar ingredients, good descriptions help Americans make healthy food choices

August 28, 2014

A new study by Mintel reveals that 27 percent of American diners prefer to order healthy meals with familiar ingredients.

#CONNECTsummit14: Consumers waiting for marketers to catch up

Thinking about plunging in to mobile marketing? Now is a great time, according to Jack Philbin, co-founder, president and CEO of Vibes and chairman of the…

Snack foods making their way onto plates

August 27, 2014

U.S. consumers are eating traditional snack foods, particularly snacks with a perceived health benefit, in between and at meals, and this behavior will drive…

Will Burger King’s competition take advantage of merger backlash?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fans, politicians are calling for a boycott of Burger King after company establishes Canadian headquarters.

Arby's 'Meat Mountain' causing a buzz

August 27, 2014

You won't find it on any Arby's menuboard, but the Meat Mountain is making waves in social media, according to Business Insider and other sources.

Wienerschnitzel's brings back "cash in on a corn dog" sweepstakes

August 27, 2014

Wienerschnitzel announced today the return of its "Cash in on a Corn Dog" sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is running now through Dec. 31.

McDonald's USA kicking off football season with contests, exclusive content and more

August 27, 2014

In its second year as the official restaurant sponsor of the NFL, McDonald's announced special prizes and exclusive football content for customers.

Popeyes signs on as inaugural sponsor of the Bahamas Bowl

August 26, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen today announced its title sponsorship of the Bahamas Bowl.

Captain D's signs two multi-unit franchise deals

August 26, 2014

Captain D's recently announced two multi-unit franchise deals for the Atlanta and Tallahassee, Fla. markets.

Wayback Burgers launches national burger eating contest

August 26, 2014

Wayback Burgers announced it will host its seventh annual Triple Triple Burger Eating Contest on Sept. 18. Whichever customer eats the Triple Triple burger the…

Popeyes unveils $5 Bonafide Big Box

August 26, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen today unveiled the $5 Bonafide Big Box, a full sized meal that includes either two pieces of Popeyes Bonafide fried chicken or three…

Burger King, Tim Hortons seal merger deal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Despite early media reports, executives from both brands insist their M&A agreement is not about a tax inversion.

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with NCR

August 26, 2014

Beanstalk Data announced today it will integrate its CRM Marketing Master platform into NCR's restaurant POS systems.

A thing for wings

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

From QSRs to sports bars, wings are on menus everywhere. Why?

Kentucky company launches self-service reservations widget

August 26, 2014

Louisville, Ky.-based QSR Automation announced the release of DineTime Host version 3.0, a browser widget that when added to a restaurant's website provides…

5 reasons restaurants should offer gift cards

Gift cards are a low-cost marketing tool that can help any size restaurant boost sales, order values and profit margins, and can deepen customer relationships.

Burger Kings in talks to purchase Tim Hortons

August 25, 2014

Tim Hortons Inc. and Burger King Worldwide Inc. have confirmed that they are in discussions regarding the potential creation of a global leader in the quick…

NY councilman proposes ban on toys in kids' meals that don't meet nutritional standards

August 25, 2014

New York Councilman Ben Kallos has introduced a bill that would set stricter nutrition standards for kids’ meals that come with toys.