A&W Canada urban prototype designed for younger crowd

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In a break from tradition, 55-year old chain expands in metropolitan markets.

Taking advantage of location-based social media

Restaurants are leveraging "check-in" technology to reach more customers.

Dining decisions are difficult

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Having a personal conversation with your customers helps you find out why they're there and how to get them to come back.

FohBoh launches social media guest feedback tool

August 15, 2011

FohBoh, Inc. announced today the release of FOHBuzz SnapShot, a social CRM reporting tool that delivers real-time, guest satisfaction analysis to help make…

Subway launches catering platters across Middle East region

August 15, 2011

Subway restaurants has launched a "Fresh Catering" concept across the Middle East region.

Subway expands gluten-free test

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sandwich chain slowly adapting to operational challenges involved in adding gluten-free items.

Tableside POS is a game changer

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Higher sales, fewer servers, faster table turns, and happier, more loyal customers – Tableside Point-of-Sale offers all this and more. I foresee that it is…

Mobile website or app: Which is better for your business?

by Nash Sherchan — VP Marketing, iMediAd Hospitality

The one thing I always get asked about going mobile is whether a restaurant should build a mobile site or mobile app.

You can’t get mustard only here

Always make sure you're in the right place.

Krispy Kreme expands WiFi locations

August 9, 2011

Krispy Kreme stores in Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Wisconsin, operated by Las Vegas-based franchisee Westward Dough Operating Company LLC, have added…

Wing Zone undergoes brand makeover

August 8, 2011

Wing Zone has completed a comprehensive brand makeover of its franchise operation.

Are fro-yo stores today's ice cream parlors?

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Fro-yo's comeback is attributed to more variety, a bigger demand for healthy food and a fun, social experience.

Subway ready for mobile payments test

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

? Partnership with Velti makes Subway one of the first global franchise organizations to consolidate on a single mobile platform.

McSmurfy: McDonald’s launches The Smurfs Happy Meal promotion

July 28, 2011

Celebrating today's release of The Smurfs, Columbia Pictures' and Sony Pictures Animation's 3-D family comedy, McDonald's has kicked off a coinciding Happy…

Subway selects Velti for mobile marketing platform

July 28, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has selected Velti, a global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology, as its exclusive mobile technology provider.

Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day set for Aug. 11

July 28, 2011

For the sixth consecutive year, Dairy Queen will host its Miracle Treat Day to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises…

Who will be 'the Chipotle' of the pizza industry?

An inside look behind a growing trend in the pizza industry.

White Castle launches Crave Case to kick off football season

July 26, 2011

White Castle is teaming up with the National Finger Football League (NFFL) to introduce new Crave Case packaging that features a mini-finger football field and…

McDonald's Happy Meals slim down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Changes reduce calorie count by 20 percent.

ParTech POS software integrates VeriFone for PCI compliance

July 25, 2011

ParTech's EverServ QSR POS Software has integrated VeriFone VeriShield Total Protect. The partnership will simplify the path to PCI compliance for hospitality…