Roy Roger's promo puts the spurs to year-end sales

December 7, 2018

Roy Rogers is hoping to prod its end-of-year sales this year with its "12 Days of Roy's" promotion, Dec. 10-21, when the chain will offer food and beverage…

$2.3 billion Sonic buy complete, Inspire now 5th largest US restaurant company

December 7, 2018

Inspire Brands Inc. has completed its $2.3 billion acquisition of Sonic Corp., a news release said. With the acquisition of Sonic, Inspire now encompasses more…

Keeping screens clean of pathogens unseen: A challenge for self-service age

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Bacteria found on McDonald's U.K. touchscreens have raised concerns about kiosk sanitation, presenting what many consider to be the first public health issue…

Pizza Hut to acquire digital ordering service

December 5, 2018

Pizza Hut has agreed to buy online ordering software and service provider, QuikOrder, as part of one of Pizza Hut's largest acquisitions to date, though terms…

Burger King launches revised app on McDonald's doorstep ... literally

December 4, 2018

Burger King has a new promotion that it vows will turn "more than 14,000 McDonald's into branches of its brand instead." For a limited time, when a customer…

5 tips to punch up December profits

by Ray Reddy — CEO and Co-Founder, Ritual

End-of-year holidays can actually be a drag on some restaurant brands that suffer sales at the expense of overly busy and under-funded regular customers. Try…

Subway Fresh Fit Kids meals come with pass to 'Mary Poppins Returns'

November 30, 2018

Subway and Disney have paired up to give all those who buy one of Subway's Fresh Fit For Kids meals an approximate $11 children's movie ticket at no charge to…

Renowned designer creates White Castle holiday mugs

November 30, 2018

White Castle has again tapped into the creative powers of unisex clothing line designer Telfar Clemens, this time to give the chain a very classic-looking…

Cyber-criminals access Dunkin's DD Perks accounts

November 30, 2018

Dunkin's wildly popular DD Perks mobile order and pay app has been targeted by cyber-thieves, who the brand said may have gotten hold of some usernames, first…

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers teams up with Tillster on digital ordering, loyalty

Rapid Growth Drives Freddy's Need for Fully-Integrated Digital Platform to Enhance Guest Experience

Calling all restaurant leaders' ears: Podcast starts here Nov 30

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

Ready for an early holiday gift? QSRweb is joining with sister sites, Fast Casual, Food Truck Operator and Pizza Marketplace, to start a weekly podcast on all…

The money's moving: Study finds $1.3B shift from dine-in to delivery

November 28, 2018

Nearly 1.3 billion dollars has shifted from in-restaurant spending to food delivery spending, according to a Planday U.K.-based survey that found a substantial…

Dunkin' dips into Poconos

November 28, 2018

Dunkin' is putting some of its famous rings and holes in the Poconos, opening its newest location at Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains, in Pennsylvania. This…

Creating Value with Table Tracking Systems

The ability to deliver food to guests quickly and efficiently is a tremendous benefit, but it’s just the first link in the value chain. Learn why brands such…

Church's forms franchisee/leadership 'advisory' council

November 27, 2018

Church's Chicken has formed an Executive Advisory Council of franchisees and corporate leaders who will work over the next two years to build business and…

Brand strength: CEO says it's NOT in the numbers

What makes a brand a powerful force in a crowded QSR field? While the assumption in the restaurant industry has always been that the really strong brands are…

Global QSR industry to grow nearly 5 percent in 5 years

November 26, 2018

Between now and 2022, the quick-service industry will experience a nearly 5 percent compound annual growth rate, according to the latest research  from Radiant…

Many happy returns: 4 brand leaders discuss customer retention strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Repeat visits are top of mind for every brand but few may realize how critical the fourth customer visit is and why it requires a specific strategy. That's…

3 tripwires to accurate QSR mobile/e-club campaign measurement

by Brad Rukstales — CEO, Cogensia

The idea behind e-clubs is to help brands drive sales by turning the customer experience into something more personal. But how do you know if your e-club is…

Target CEO to chair Yum Brands board

November 20, 2018

Yum! Brands, Inc. has named Target Chairman and CEO Brian C. Cornell to serve as non-executive chairman of its board, a news release said. Cornell has served…