Burger King launching digital gift card program

October 22, 2012

Giftango Corporation, a digital gift card provider, announced a partnership with Burger King Worldwide to launch the BK digital gift card program.

Quality perception of QSRs gaining ground with casual diners

October 19, 2012

As quick-service chains improve their value and quality to compete with fast casual and casual dining brands, consumer perception about the QSR segment seems…

Cousins Subs marks new opening with year-long giveaway

October 16, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs announced the opening of its third Greater Phoenix area location this year, scheduled for Nov. 1. In celebration of Cousins Subs…

Dunkin' Donuts promoting lunch sandwiches through Twitter sweepstakes

October 16, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts is pushing its lunch offerings through its "UpgraDDe Your Sandwich" Twitter sweepstakes.

Commentary: 5 tips to maximize digital menu board ROI

Operators are moving forward in their use of digital menu boards for the cost savings, greater revenues, reduced perceived wait times, flexibility and…

Burger King names winner of Design the Crown contest

October 15, 2012

Burger King has named Juliana Asturias of Bristow, Va., as the grand prize winner of its BK Crown Program's Design the Crown contest.

Wendy's crowdsourcing Facebook for cheeseburger ideas

October 15, 2012

Wendy's Facebook page now includes a "Show Us How You Melt" promotion asking fans to create their own cheeseburger "as good as the brand's new Bacon Portabella…

Chains testing thermal technology to achieve quicker dine-in service

Non-intrusive infrared sensors installed over the waiting line area in the restaurant monitor customers as they wait to order, providing data that identifies…

Sonic adds QR codes to public school fundraising campaign

October 12, 2012

For the fourth year in a row Sonic Drive-In has partnered with DonorsChoose.org to launch the Limeades for Learning campaign with a goal of donating more than…

Wendy's CMO: 'All great brands evolve'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wendy's unveiled a new logo to complement its restaurant and marketing makeovers and will test mobile payments next month.

Jersey Mike's loyalty program earns award for innovation

October 10, 2012

Hospitality Technology (HT) magazine has named Jersey Mike's Subs as one of the winners of its 2012 Restaurant Breakthrough Awards.

NCR unveils c-store mobile payment app

October 9, 2012

NCR Corporation has introduced ConvenienceGo (C-Go), a mobile payment application for smartphones that can be store branded. The app allows convenience store…

Restaurant.com debuts verified diner reviews

October 9, 2012

Restaurant.com has added "Verified Diner Reviews" to help consumers find local establishments and share their opinions.

Yogurtland asks guests to submit masterpiece creations

October 9, 2012

Yogurtland is hosting a new "My Masterpiece" contest, where guests have the chance to submit their favorite frozen yogurt creations for a chance to win free…

Virginia McDonald's installs iPads for customer use

October 8, 2012

A new McDonald's restaurant in the Norfolk–Virginia Beach, Va., area features iPads mounted on tables inside the dining room for customer use. According to The…

QSRs leading American employment opportunities

October 4, 2012

Despite a stagnant overall U.S. jobs environment, the restaurant industry is poised to turn in its strongest year of job growth since 2004, according to the…

Pollo Tropical names VP of operations to elevate customer service

October 4, 2012

Pollo Tropical has announced the promotion of Vicky Timmer to the newly created position of vice president of Operations.

Smaller chains need mobile, too

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As consumers become more comfortable with mobile payments, restaurant owners are looking for inexpensive ways to provide them.

Dunkin CEO optimistic about mobile initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During Wells Fargo Securities Summit, Nigel Travis touts product pipeline, K-cup promotions.

McDonald's restaurants host children's toothbrush collection drives

October 3, 2012

In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month, McDonald's Restaurants in Philadelphia are holding toothbrush collection drives throughout October. As part of the…