Points-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators

December 12, 2012

A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.

Top 2012 (non-menu) stories for the QSR segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Intensified competition has been driven by comprehensive rebranding efforts.

Burger King Latin America integrates digital channels

December 11, 2012

Following the launch of its first ever unified website in the Latin America and Caribbean region earlier this year, the Burger King brand has rolled out new…

Carl's Jr. launches first online deal in Canada

December 10, 2012

Carl's Jr.'s restaurant in Kelowna, British Columbia — the brand's first in Canada — is featuring its first online deal with partner Smart Betty.

Technomic outlines restaurant visit drivers

December 5, 2012

Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.

McDonald's rolls out gesture-controlled digital games for kids

December 3, 2012

According to AVInteractive.com, quick-service behemoth McDonald's has deployed gesture-controlled digital signage technology into more than 150 of its key…

Subway brings back $2 customer appreciation promotion

November 30, 2012

Throughout December, Subway will offer $2 cold cut combo or meatball marina 6-inch subs.

Muslim group asks Subway to apologize for Louisiana incident

November 30, 2012

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, is calling on the Subway restaurant chain to…

McDonald's adds delivery service in Japan

November 29, 2012

McDonald's is planning a national rollout of its McDelivery home delivery service in the Japanese market. According to Burger Business, the chain will also…

KFC/Taco Bell locations deploy mobile payment solution

November 29, 2012

Fourteen co-branded KFC/Taco Bell restaurants in the Los Angeles area have deployed mobile payment solutions from provider Kuapay. The launch was announced…

Study: Brand social media connections drive purchase behavior

November 28, 2012

A new study issued by digital advertising technology company SocialVibe reveals that 70 percent of consumers actively engaged in social media have made a…

Dunkin Donuts' adds interactive element to Twitter page

November 28, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced three limited-time coffee flavors for the holiday season, including the new White Chocolate, as well Peppermint Mocha and…

Church's Chicken teams up with Hasbro for sweepstakes

November 27, 2012

Church's Chicken and Hasbro have teamed up for a Family Fun Giveaway during the holiday season. Prize recipients will be randomly selected and awarded before…

Taco Bell adds incentive for gift card purchases

November 27, 2012

Taco Bell is offering an incentive for customers to buy a Taco Bell gift card as part of their holiday gift giving efforts. Those who purchase a $20 gift card…

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop gives away $35K to shoppers

November 26, 2012

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop employees surprised Black Friday shoppers again this year with $750 in Master Card gift cards, Tassimo gift packs and Tim…

How to get results from the mobile restaurant user

A mobile optimized website and a sound mobile marketing strategy provide a firm foundation for creating more restaurant sales.

How one restaurant brand uses digital menu boards to engage guests

With its new solution, Boloco guests can play games while they wait for their food.

Jack in the Box turns in strongest sales year since 2007

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operational improvements contributed to sales increases.

Tim Hortons taps Visa payWave for contactless solution

November 20, 2012

The Visa payWave "wave and go" payment solution is now available for use at participating Tim Hortons restaurants through Canada.

Burger King expands home delivery service to the Big Apple

November 19, 2012

In the past month, Burger King has expanded its delivery service to the Miami and Houston markets. Now the chain is bringing the service to New York City.