How two QSRs leverage Walmart locations for brand exposure

Walmart customers are similar to Checkers and Philly Pretzel Factory customers in their quest for value, speed and convenience.

Are Millennials really that hard to please?

Exceeding expectations on food taste is the best way to assure a great experience across generations.

Why is the speakeasy bar concept growing internationally but not in the US?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Colombian-based Wingz's customers require an electronic key to gain access to its restaurants.

In-N-Out Burger scores high for guests’ ‘intent to return’

July 9, 2014

Market Research firm Technomic has released new data examining restaurant guests’ intent to return and their reasons for doing so, which vary by generation…

Chick-fil-A anticipates new customers for Cow Appreciation Day

July 7, 2014

Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country will celebrate the annual Cow Appreciation Day July 11. On that day, customers who dress up “head to hoof” in cow…

TouchBistro adds Pay at Table service in PayPal app

June 26, 2014

TouchBistro today announced that it has integrated the Pay at Table service in the PayPal app with its TouchBistro mobile point-of-sale solution for tableside…

LevelUp: Consumers increase spending with iBeacon technology

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Experts don't believe BLE should be a replacement for current emerging technologies such as NFC or EMV, but rather complement the in-restaurant experience.

Pennsylvania McDonald’s replaces playground with touchscreen games

June 24, 2014

Renovations are almost complete at a State College, Pa., McDonald’s restaurant that will feature a dual lane drive-thru and new technology to speed up service.

5 ways to ramp up your restaurant's customer service

Customers are now much more likely to make a comment about your business via social media where they can either gloat or vent their frustrations to an…

5 steps to get more (raving) customer reviews

Seventy-nine percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Mindshare, Empathica team up to offer customer experience data platform

June 13, 2014

Mindshare Technologies, which acquired Empathica in September 2013, announced that the two companies have united under a new corporate entity and mission…

Arby's launches 'major' brand revitalization initiative

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Arby's revitalization includes Brand Camp, where team members learn about the company's values and guest experience enhancements.

White Castle’s mobile and kiosk pilots are driving higher check averages

The average check at White Castle's all-kiosk restaurant is 20 percent higher than its traditional restaurants.

Extending the restaurant experience through technology

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

With the fast rate of mobile adoption, having an app is where restaurants are going to build their database and loyalty.

Pizza Hut named kid-friendliest chain in Canada

June 4, 2014

Technomic's 2014 Canadian Consumers' Choice Award winners have been announced and include Arby’s, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. As part of its Consumer Brand…

Krispy Kreme plans to step up customer engagement efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand plans to develop more relationships with licensing partners to extend the experience outside its shops.

LRS introduces survey app to address real-time service issues

May 30, 2014

Long Range Systems has launched Check Point Surveys, a tablet survey application that helps businesses collect on-site customer feedback.

Canadian diners want quality, convenience and ambiance

May 30, 2014

New research from Technomic’s Canadian Consumer Brand Metrics program reveals that Canadians attribute positive dining experiences to five main attributes …

Arby’s wins over the Canadian crowd

May 29, 2014

Arby's Restaurant Group has received Technomic’s 2014 Canadian Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award. Among all Canadian limited-service chains, Arby's won in the…

McDonald’s automated cashier: Will it win with millennials?

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

Using self-service kiosks will provide the chain with customer data to enable more personal engagement and purchasing suggestions.