Best practices for integrating carryout

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By envisioning the carryout business as a component of an emerging, integrated digital ecosystem, restaurant decision makers can allocate resources in a way…

Veterans Day Monday has brands primed to show support

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Veterans Day is Monday and brands nationally are rolling out the red carpet for all those who serve and have served.

Taco Bell opens up for passionate, pioneering spirit to win $6M in scholarships

November 6, 2019

The Taco Bell Foundation will open its fifth annual Live Más Scholarship to applicants, with more than $6 million available, with each scholarship ranging from…

Dunkin' dunks itself in season's flavors

November 4, 2019

Dunkin' is living up to its name this holiday season by fully dunkin' itself into it largest lineup of holiday flavors and specials in the brand's history…

2019 Perfect Pitch winner: 'Best fried chicken in the land of fried chicken'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Louisville, Kentucky brand, Royals Hot Chicken is not only a hot commodity in its fried chicken-steeped home base, but also managed to burn up the competition…

Hardee's seeks America's best biscuits via social media

October 29, 2019

Hardee's is calling all the best biscuit-makers to help the brand find its next biscuit recipe at a brand where biscuits have long been a calling card of…

A&W gives its curds a kick

October 29, 2019

A&W Restaurants is kicking it up a notch to ride out the end of the year with its sriracha cheese curds LTO, featuring the brand's well-loved Wisconsin…

KFC 'Pez-ifies' the Colonel

October 23, 2019

Prepare for more adult theft from kids' trick-or-treat bags this year, thanks to the latest goofy, but most assuredly trendy Colonel Sanders Pez candy…

Mmmm! Starbucks does black-and-slimy UK offering

October 22, 2019

Black with green slime may not be the description just about any caffeine-seeking thirsty soul would seek, but that is indeed the description of U.K.

A&W is sprouting up a plant-based burger, CEO says on QSRweb podcast

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A&W's turnaround CEO Kevin Bazner goes one-on-one with QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead on today's podcast to break some news on the brand's rollout of the…

Wendy's Carolinas-only LTO heats up fall

October 18, 2019

Wendy's has brought back it Carolina Classic Burger LTO, but specifically to its North and South Carolina locations, a news release said. The special item…

KFC promotion sends 528 wings each to 500 diners' doors

October 17, 2019

KFC is pushing its newly introduced Kentucky Fried Wings with a special $75 promotional package available for 500 customers, which essentially sends 528 wings…

When digital menu content distracts from the goal

From menu animations that flash by at the speed of light, to the laborious customer experience of printed menus, there's got to be a better way.

Fancy Foods shows' host rebrands, widens membership

October 15, 2019

The 67-year-old Specialty Food Association — representing 3,800 member companies in the $148 billion specialty food industry — is itself rebranding. The SFA…

What to do when franchisees go rogue

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As franchise organizations expand, they oftentimes find it makes sense to allow franchisees some freedom in how they market the brand. But knowing how much…

POS marketing: How data helps restaurants win more repeat business

Restaurant owners and managers are always looking for ways to win more repeat customers. Whether it’s by updating their menu or hosting themed events…

The Five-Step Recipe for Serving up Delicious & Unified Food Experiences

Every restaurant chain operator knows that simply serving great food doesn’t guarantee success anymore. The biggest element impacting restaurant success today…

'How Chipotle Turned Free Burritos into Lasting Customer Relationships' focus of Oct 24 free webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Basketball and burritos are a pretty unbeatable mix. But when that duo is also paired with digital engagement as Chipotle did last spring, it is even more…

Arby's asks 'Would you like meat-emblazoned lederhosen with that?'

October 9, 2019

It's the season of all things lederhosen-wearing and beer stein-bearing, otherwise known as Oktoberfest time. But at Arby's that celebration just didn't have…

Subway makes 3 marketing leadership moves

October 9, 2019

Subway is making some major moves in its marketing team, today announcing the naming of former Michaels Stores and Pizza Hut CMO Carrie Walsh as its new chief…