The social technology behind empowering your fans

Loyalty and reward software platforms offer varying functionality.

Sneak peek at Klout shows transparency

Klout is about to become less of a mystery to everyone. Or at least, how the service determines your influence will. A new release of the influence measurement…

11 shocking new social media statistics in America

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Recent findings from social media behavioral researchers show some shocking changes in how Americans use and consume social media.

What works for Subway's top media agency

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Summit Group Communications has stuck to Subway's health, indulgence and value messaging pillars.

McDonald's Canada introduces contactless payment

August 17, 2012

McDonald's Canada has begun accepting contactless debit payments at participating restaurants throughout the country, with a wider rollout expected next year.

Subway introduces all-vegetarian outlet in India

August 17, 2012

Out of about 37,000 Subway outlets in the world, only one is completely meatless. According to the Times of India, Subway is introducing its vegetarian outlet…

Burger King sells 121 units to franchisee

August 17, 2012

Burger King Corp. has sold 121 restaurants to Heartland Food Corp., the company's second largest franchisee in the world.

Sonic enters $40M stock repurchase program

August 17, 2012

Sonic Corp. announced that its board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to $40 million worth of common stock through Aug. 31, 2013.

Taco Cabana hosting flan giveaway

August 17, 2012

Taco Cabana is giving away free flans at participating locations on Aug. 21 from 5-8 p.m.

Popeyes sales growth outpacing QSR category by 3 percent

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company expects approximately one-third of its domestic system to be reimaged by the end of the year.

Dunkin' Donuts unveils mobile app for payment and gifting

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Platform includes nutritional information, social media connector and restaurant locator.

QSR breakfast daypart poised for growth in China

August 16, 2012

New research from Mintel shows that the breakfast daypart remains highly untapped in the Chinese market, even as foreign quick-service outlets are set to break…

New Jersey town mulls drive-thru ban

August 16, 2012

Officials in Cresskill, N.J., a town of about 8,500 people located just north of New York City, are mulling a ban on drive-thrus.

Subway sets sandwich-making Guinness World Record

August 16, 2012

A team of 250 Subway employees, along with "Famous Fan" and New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, set a Guinness World Record Wednesday for "most people…

Compeat introduces restaurant labor management solution

August 16, 2012

Compeat Restaurant Management Systems has launched Compeat Workforce, a complete labor management solution that delivers time and attendance, forecasting and…

SoCal McDonald's offering free oatmeal to students

August 16, 2012

To mark the new school year, participating Southern California McDonald's restaurants will offer one free full-size Fruit & Maple Oatmeal to students in…

Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation – Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Settings in demand during economic recovery include approachable, family friendly dining, vibrant, inspired, authentic and rustic.

Shoney's unveils new on-the-go concept

August 15, 2012

Shoney's new concept – Shoney's On The Go – hosted a Grand Opening celebration today in Houston.

Report: American consumers eating more 'mini meals'

August 15, 2012

U.S. consumers are less likely to skip their breakfast, lunch and dinner meal times now than they were five years ago, but these meals are often described as…

Cinnabon tests broader menu, jumps into pizza space

August 15, 2012

An Atlanta Cinnabon location is reportedly testing a new "Pizzabon," with pizza characteristics served on a snack size, savory bun.