Tim Hortons rolls out Greek Yogurt parfaits, smoothies

July 14, 2014

Tim Hortons locations in Canada are now selling Greek Yogurt Parfaits, including mixed berries and almond granola, as well as fruit smoothies made with Greek…

Consumers showing less concern about sodium intake

July 14, 2014

New research from The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are less concerned about their sodium intake than they were a few years ago. This data comes as the…

Mobile CRM is a game changer that puts every restaurant on an even playing field

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Heavy users of a brand do respond to rewards, but most customers prefer nuanced benefits, like special status as a VIP who gets access to private promotions.

Taco Bell jumps on protein bandwagon with Power Cantina launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new menu, and the marketing strategy behind its launch, is geared toward the 18 to 34 age group.

Extreme Pita launches two new beverages

July 11, 2014

Extreme Pita announced the launch of two new beverages in restaurants at participating locations in Canada and the U.S. The beverages will be offered in one…

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s spotlight healthier menus via new websites

July 11, 2014

Sister chains Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are known for products such as the Western X-Tra Bacon Cheeseburger, the Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Philly…

Arby’s initiatives lead to 7.6% reduction in energy use

July 11, 2014

Arby's Restaurant Group announced it has achieved energy reduction savings as part of a company-wide initiative, as part of its corporate social responsibility…

Wendy’s goes after Millennials with ‘90s nostalgia, Spotify partnership

July 11, 2014

Wendy’s #PretzelLoveSongs campaign officially released a new video from R&B group Boyz II Men this week, promoting the return of the brand’s pretzel bacon…

Manny’s Mediterranean Café launches text ordering option

July 11, 2014

Manny's Mediterranean Cafe in North Charleston, S.C. has  launched a text ordering option. Customers can text their food order for pick up or delivery by…

SK Planet Slydes into the US with new mobile shopping app

July 11, 2014

SK Planet Inc., the U.S.-based mobile-commerce subsidiary affiliated with wireless giant SK Telecom, this week announced its beta launch of its touchless…

Taco John's reports 12% sales increase after menu board test

July 10, 2014

Taco John's is in the process of updating all of its restaurants with new menu boards, both in-store and at the drive-thru. According to a company news…

McDonald’s largest franchisee named a ‘best place to work’

July 10, 2014

Arcos Dorados, McDonald’s largest franchisee with more than 2,000 restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean, has been ranked No. 4 on the “best places to…

Chicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage

July 10, 2014

Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…

JetBlue veteran named as Popeyes new VP of corporate communications

July 10, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has named Todd Burke as vice president of Corporate Communications. Burke will lead internal and external strategic communications…

Wienerschnitzel marks anniversary with 61-cent dogs

July 10, 2014

In honor of National Hot Dog Month and Wienerschnitzel’s 53rd anniversary, the company will offer 61-cent chili, mustard and Kraut dogs on July 20. The…

Cups Frozen Yogurt debuts first California franchise location

July 10, 2014

Cups Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot will celebrate the grand opening of it first California franchise location in Torrance by offering free frozen yogurt from 4-…

Wendy’s pretzel bun offerings boomerang back to Canada

July 10, 2014

Wendy's pretzel bacon cheeseburger and pretzel pub chicken sandwiches have returned to its Canadian restaurants. The news comes a couple of weeks after Wendy’s…

Flies twice as filthy as cockroaches, yet customers don't perceive threat

July 10, 2014

Restaurant patrons underestimate the health threats flies present, according to a new survey released by Orkin. Of the survey respondents, 61 percent would…

Tanjerine launches ordering, entertainment and payment tablet platform

July 10, 2014

TouchTunes subsidiary Tanjarine announced today the launch of its integrated tabletop ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the-table solution.

Why your employees are frustrated with you (and what you can do about it)

Restaurants that run a reactive culture operate hour to hour, putting everyone behind and causing frustration with employees and guests.