Engaged customers are 10 times more likely to visit a restaurant

To be most effective, communications have to be ongoing and not limited to when a customer dines.

White Castle joins food truck space

June 14, 2013

White Castle will launch two food trucks later this month. The "CraveMobiles" will be available for events in the Louisville, Ky., and Columbus, Ohio…

GeekBeat.TV interviews Yelp exec

The hosts of GeekBeat.TV chat with Darnell Holloway of Yelp about how restaurant owners can use the customer reviews to attract and retain customers.

McDonald's late-night breakfast tests well, will expand

June 13, 2013

McDonald's late-night breakfast menu test, taking place in the Central Ohio market for nearly a year, was successful enough to lead to a broader rollout.

Chick-fil-A expects 1M cow-attired guests for annual promotion

June 13, 2013

As part of Chick-fil-A's ninth annual Cow Appreciation Day celebration July 12, the chain is offering a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any…

Jack in the Box launches iced coffee line

June 13, 2013

Beginning today, Jack in the Box restaurants will feature four new products, including its new line of iced coffee with two initial flavors — original and…

How can restaurant operators manage a world of 'big data?'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Concerns remain about how to turn all of that information into actionable items.

Cinnabon rolls out a trio of summer beverages

June 12, 2013

Cinnabon has rolled out new summer-inspired beverages, including one that pairs the brand with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups for the first time.

Restaurant Assoc. marketing group sets fall conference schedule

June 11, 2013

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Marketing Executive Group (MEG) has announced its bi-annual fall conference will take place in Denver Oct. 22 and 23.

Tim Hortons raises record $11.8M for Camp Day

June 11, 2013

Tim Hortons' restaurant owners and guests raised a record $11.8 million for the Tim Horton Children's Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year, Camp Day.

Wendy's hosting annual Father's Day adoption promotion

June 11, 2013

Wendy's is set to host its annual Father's Day Frosty Fundraiser to help the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Food Network Canada's Donut Showdown winner on Tim Hortons' menu

June 11, 2013

Tim Hortons' donut line-up now features the Apple Cobbler Donut, inspired by Food Network Canada's Donut Showdown. The new offering is available along with a…

Baskin-Robbins showcases Father's Day cakes

June 11, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is offering two ice cream cakes for Father's Day, the Tool Box Cake and the Dad's Shirt Cake.

Why Millennials expect to be engaged via mobile

Sastry Penumarthy, with Punchh, talked at NRA about how important it is for restaurants to engage customers via mobile.  

Dairy Queen expands new restaurant design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior is highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate "Grill" and "Chill" sections, comfortable booth seating and…

KFC's Zinger Double Down returns to Canada

June 10, 2013

KFC Canada has brought back the hot and spicy Zinger Double Down sandwich in stores through July 14.

White Castle crowdsourcing Slider recipes

June 10, 2013

White Castle is calling for entries for the 2013 Crave Time Cook-Off, which challenges fans to buy a sack of 10 Sliders and create a unique recipe.

Taco John's adds FreedomPay Commerce Platform

June 10, 2013

Taco John's is deploying the FreedomPay Commerce Platform across more than 400 locations aiming to position the brand for nationwide growth.

Sonic puts a twist on the club sandwich

June 10, 2013

Sonic Drive-In has introduced the Asiago Caesar Chicken Club Sandwich, available for lunch or dinner.

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical make NBA wager

June 10, 2013

While the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat battle it out on the court, Fiesta Restaurant Group's concepts are having a showdown of their own.