Ovation launches 2-question survey to 'pinpoint operational issues'

August 1, 2022

Ovation, a restaurant guest feedback platform, has created a reporting tool — Insights — to help operators understand and use the massive amount of customer…

Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

How marketing has changed for QSRs

by Jeff Haws — Senior Content Marketing Manager, MessageGears

QSR marketing has changed. Yes, there's still TV, radio and display, but local-level and digital advertising has gotten popular as well.

5 ways engaging restaurant entertainment can save money, strengthen the bottom line

Digital signage has emerged as an important technological tool in a restaurant’s ability to engage customers. As the solutions continue to evolve, the screens…

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Checkers & Rally's gets National French Fry Day moved to Friday

July 14, 2022

Following a campaign to get National French Fry Day moved, Checkers & Rally's have announced that the brands have successfully petitioned to get the date…

Hardee's teams up with NASCAR's Richard Petty to promote chicken line-up

July 12, 2022

Hardee's is collaborating with NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty in his home state of North Carolina to spotlight the brand's Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches…

Burger King celebrates National French Fry Day with Chicken Fries

July 12, 2022

Burger King will celebrate National French Fry Day on July 13 with free Chicken fries with every $3 purchase, according to a press release.

Wendy's turns National Fry Day into Fry Week

July 11, 2022

Wendy's is turning National Fry Day (July 13) into National Fry Week with a week of deals.

McDonald's to give away fries for National French Fry Day

July 11, 2022

McDonald's is giving away free large orders of its signature fries for National French Fry Day. The giveaway is available only through the McDonald's app on…

AI Decision-Making: Data Collection, Processing, and Analysis at the Edge

Adding AI-driven personalization to digital signage networks can dramatically increase their effectiveness.

How Edge Computing is Revolutionizing Restaurant tech

When it comes to your restaurant tech stack, Edge Computing may not be your first concern. But understanding the power this new computing model can have on…

Checker’s & Rally’s attempts to move National French Fry Day to a Friday

July 5, 2022

National French Fry Day falls on a Wednesday this year, and Checkers & Rally's believes Fry Day should be on a, well, Friday. The brands are asking fry…

KFC launches Jack Harlow merchandise

July 1, 2022

KFC is launching limited edition Jack Harlow merchandise available at Harlow's website while supplies last, according to a press release.

McDonald's announces Camp McDonald's lineup

June 30, 2022

McDonald's has announced a virtual camp experience called Camp McDonald's featuring food deals, menu hacks, merchandise and music performances. The event…

Study finds convenience stores on par with QSRs

June 28, 2022

Are convenience stores the new QSRs? According to a study by Bluedot, a customer arrival platform, data from a deport indicates that consumers are putting…

Domino's launches 'Stranger Things' app with coupon

June 27, 2022

Domino's has a new app that's an immersive experience in the "Stranger Things" world. The app places "test subjects" inside Hawkins National Lab in Hawkins…

Future of restaurant loyalty programs is personalized

by Adam Morse — Senior Director of Marketing, Tillster

Loyalty programs can be complicated. Many restaurants have the tools, but they don't know how to get the most out of them. Here's how to build an effective…

Popeyes turns 50 with deal, return of popular item

June 22, 2022

Popeyes turned 50 this month and is celebrating with a promotion that pays homage to its signature chicken recipe: five pieces for $6.99, according to a…

Metaverse in play with restaurant consumers

June 21, 2022

More than a third of consumers, 38%, that already participate in the metaverse are willing to integrate restaurant purchases into the mix and 20% of restaurant…

KFC launches limited-edition Finger Spork

June 21, 2022

KFC claims its food is "finger lickin' good" and now it has created a utensil that makes its even easier to eat. The KFC Finger Spork are a new spin on the…