A&W scoops the competition on Root Beer Float Day

August 6, 2019

When it comes to claiming a favored U.S. summertime beverage, Lexington, Kentucky-based A&W may have a frothy head or two over its competitors with its…

Taco John's celebrates 50th anniversary with first food truck

August 5, 2019

Taco John's is celebrating its 50th anniversary by rolling out its first food truck, according to a press release.

From Whole Foods to invasive catfish, Farm Burger is making its mark

Not every limited-service brand has gone for a spin-off of the Impossible Burger or its meatless cousin, the Beyond Burger. Farm Burger concocted their own…

Clicking with Customers: Exceeding Expectations Through Better Digital Experiences

It’s not enough for a restaurant to add technology solutions such as online ordering and self-service kiosks. Those solutions must work together to create a…

Carl's Jr intros avocado cheeseburger this National Avocado Day

July 31, 2019

Carl's Jr. is ushering in this National Avocado Day in style with a new guacamole double cheeseburger as the brand's latest "Charbroiled Double Deal." The…

Del Taco Q2 results show value in 'value' menus, expanded delivery

July 30, 2019

Though net income dropped at Mexican-American QSR, Del Taco during the quarter ending June 18, systemwide comp sales grew 2.2% along with 3.1% growth in…

White Castle partners with Uber Eats, celebrates 'Harold & Kumar' anniversary

July 30, 2019

White Castle today said Uber Eats will now take orders and deliver the brand's food to residents around more than 330 of its nearly 400 locations, nationally.

Is your QSR's digital path diverting business to third parties?

by Jackie Berg — mArketing director, olo

Digital presence is everything today, but too many QSRs are unwittingly diverting sales to third-parties thanks to a cluttered digital path that drags the…

Bojangles' spreads Southern roots on thick with pimento cheese LTO

July 29, 2019

That staple of Southern lunchboxes — pimento cheese — is making a rare first fast food appearance this summer when North Carolina-based QSR, Bojangles' debuts…

McDonald's says menu deals, promotions pushed Q2 results above predictions

July 26, 2019

If those golden arches seem to be glowing a little brighter as you pass by your neighborhood McDonald's, it could be the brand's second quarter financials…

Jack's opens in time for school year in Troy, Alabama

July 25, 2019

Alabama-based chain, Jack's, will open a new story in Troy, Alabama July 29 at 1250 U.S. Highway 231 bright and early at 5 a.m. The chain's Five Days of Jack's…

Friendly's launches more functional, rewarding loyalty app

July 25, 2019

Friendly's launched what it said is an improved loyalty program this week called the BFF Club to give patrons timely promotion updates, as well as information…

Del Taco becomes a 'senior' at 55

July 25, 2019

Del Taco's can officially join AARP and proclaim itself a "senior," having turned 55 this year and to mark the momentous birthday, the mostly West Coast brand…

FetchRev debuts additional language support, signs multi-year licensing deal

July 24, 2019

Automated marketing platform, FetchRev, is expanding its global footprint beyond North America with new language support, privacy capabilities and…

White Castle signs on Plexure for loyalty, engagement

July 22, 2019

White Castle has signed on with New Zealand-based Plexure Group to provide mobile engagement and loyalty capabilities to the burger chain's nearly 400 U.S.

McDonald's joins blockchain pilot to improve ad spend efficiency, supply chain transparency

July 22, 2019

McDonald's is among three brands studying how blockchain solutions can provide clarity around advertising spending and better transparency of supply chains.

SOCi's Google My Business integration puts brands where the online search action is

July 19, 2019

SOCi took another step toward providing its clients chains better capabilities to localize messages system-wide. The chain social media management platform…

Del Taco floats diners $1 treats for Drive-thru Day

July 18, 2019

Del Taco's upcoming LTO ticks the boxes for value, summer beverages and that little taste of something sweet many diners today crave when it introduces a dozen…

Taco Bell, T-Mobile pair up for 3-day T-MoBell stores

July 17, 2019

Taco Bell has partnered with T-Mobile, for a three-day, three-city promotion starting July 23 to create the two companies' first T-MoBell stores, a news…

Kahala, DoorDash partnership brings 25+ brands to nation's doors

July 16, 2019

Kahala Brands — parent company of Cold Stone Creamery, sweetFrog and 28 other limited service brands — announced a nationwide partnership with on-demand…