Crisis expert: QSR strikes not damaging brands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The more brands engage strike supporters, the longer the story plays out in the media.

Mobile payments a hot topic at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant operators will learn how and why to embrace mobile payments.

QSRs shift focus to mobile for differentiation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are increasing their budgets for mobile initiatives, from loyalty to promotions and payments.

The changing face of QSR customer loyalty programs

Digital loyalty programs can increase the visit frequency of those loyal customers by 12 to 44 percent.

Krispy Kreme's sales jump via 'inspired marketing'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is growing its domestic and international footprint through a smaller, cheaper prototype.

How to use social proof to attract more walk-ins and orders

Reviews, ratings and comments posted on your website will show potential customers how much others have enjoyed your food and service. 

Top CEOs join Fast Casual Exec Summit's experts panel

Attendees will have the opportunity to grill industry leaders on what it takes to run a successful fast casual restaurant.

Bringing the thunder to customer service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Speaker points to Chick-fil-A's culture and training as a case study on how to differentiate from other brands.

Millennials want brands to be 'useful,' 'disruptive'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It's not enough to just have functional and emotional products anymore; consumers want to participate.

How Auntie Anne's successfully executed its new breakfast platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The director of menu management thinks the mainstreaming of pretzel bread is good for the brand.

Infographic: 3 ways loyalty programs grow your business

Loyalty incentives can lift customer visits on average by 12 to 44 percent.

Roundtable weighs in on restaurant ownership trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To find the right employees, restaurants should conduct three interviews by three different people and present a different set of questions from each.

Bruster's taps franchisees to come up with new restaurant designs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The remodels are part of the brand's revitalization plan, developed to grow sales and attract new franchisees.

With SnapChat, Taco Bell raises the bar on social media marketing

When restaurants encourage guests to post and send photos via SnapChat or other social media platforms, they demonstrate transparency, which in turn promotes…

Dunkin' Donuts gets an afternoon daypart bump, plans pretzel roll launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brand executives are optimistic about mobile, loyalty and digital menu initiatives.

KFC's fast casual concept not expected to cannibalize original brand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

KFC eleven aims to create a food culture that provides more choices and flavors, according to its director of Development.

Wendy's CEO: More product innovation to come

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand will continue to work toward having fast casual-quality food and experience at a QSR price point.

Why one regional QSR chose a branded mobile payment app

Now, offering an app that replicates website content won't surprise and delight your customers, nor will accepting the same payment app as the cafe down…

McDonald's CEO: 'We expect remainder of 2013 to remain challenging'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to pricing adjustments, McDonald's anticipates new product news and 'more suggestive' selling strategies at the order point to encourage trials.

Cat Cora: When starting a restaurant, 'test the waters and protect your idea'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To ensure your passion won't diminish for your business, it's important to stay innovative and keep things fresh.