Mobile engagement helps Auntie Anne's exceed sweepstakes expectations

May 31, 2013

Auntie Anne's Honey Whole Grain Sweepstakes, a branded multichannel campaign created to drive awareness of the new honey whole grain pretzel, drew more than…

Commentary: What you can learn from Panera's 'hidden menu'

Does having a secret menu make sense? The answer is, possibly.

NoshList CEO: 'Mobile is about to change everything about restaurants'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile is a growing channel that pushes promotions and specials, provides better service and offers payment options.

Tim Hortons electric vehicle charging station test exceeds expectations

May 30, 2013

Tim Hortons has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle charging station pilot launched earlier this year in Oakville, Ontario, by unveiling six new…

Restaurant brands pitch in for Oklahoma tornado relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains have been handing out food to victims and first responders, as well as directing their social fan base to relief organizations.

Carvel's mobile data solution leads to best free cone promo ever

May 24, 2013

Carvel kicked off its peak season with its annual systemwide "Free Cone Night" in April. This year, Carvel partnered with On The Spot Systems, a provider of…

McDonald's defends nutritional options, children's marketing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company plans between 1,500 and 1,600 new restaurants this year, most of which will open in new and emerging international markets.

BK Delivery expands to Vegas, Sacramento

May 23, 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc. has expanded its delivery service to the Las Vegas and Sacramento, Calif., markets. The BK Delivers program, which was first tested…

Wendy's upgrades website to be mobile friendly

May 22, 2013

Wendy's has launched a more interactive Wendys.com, which – after a complete overhaul – is more mobile and tablet friendly.

Seamless and GrubHub partnership aims to scale growing online, mobile presence

May 20, 2013

Seamless North America LLC and GrubHub Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to merge their services for ordering takeout. The merger aims to…

Tabbedout now offering Google Wallet as payment option

May 20, 2013

Tabbedout and Google have teamed up to offer Google Wallet as a payment source in the Tabbedout app for Android. Now, at thousands of Tabbedout locations…

Dunkin' Donuts makes its mobile payment app available in Spanish

May 20, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts is making its mobile payment app more accessible by letting users view content in Spanish. The company said it's the first national coffee…

BK Delivers adds MasterCard's digital wallet service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

MasterPass' functionality includes one log-on, eliminating the need to enter delivery and card info for every transaction.

Ice cream concepts' mobile loyalty program grows sales by 50 percent

May 16, 2013

A mobile and social-based loyalty pilot program conducted by Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery has increased average transactions by…

Baskin-Robbins jumps into retail, tests online ordering

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand's new line of shelf-stable ,sherbet-flavored freezer bars is part of its 'weather proofing' strategy.

Cousins Subs honor franchisees for sales, guest service

May 15, 2013

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs recognized a number of its franchisees for outstanding performance at its annual meeting in Wisconsin.

Hot Dog on a Stick adds catering service

May 15, 2013

Hot Dog on a Stick has added a catering program to its operations. The chain has new company-branded catering vehicles that deliver to customers requesting the…

Dutch McDonald's units add solar carports

May 15, 2013

Three towns in The Netherlands have been chosen by McDonald's to include new solar carports built to offer customers an ecological way to protect their cars.

Tourists are coming: Is your restaurant ready to accommodate?

Since most foreign tourists won't have access to a PC during their trip, it's critical to offer mobile-based feedback mechanisms featuring short…

Taco Bell breaks ground in Washington town per teen's request

May 14, 2013

Taco Bell has added another notch to its direct and creative marketing strategy by breaking ground in the town of Othello, Wash., after local teen Zeke Castro…