Marketing News & Media
From pickle slush to nightmare burgers: Former 'Simpson's' writer names best, worst fast food of 2018
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Bill Oakley, the writer behind "The Simpson's" episode featuring "steamed ham" sandwiches, has capped off his first year as a "fast food reviewer" with awards…
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Wienerschnitzel spices up new year with 2 LTOs
December 27, 2018
Wienerschnitzel is kicking off the new year with a few fries and a whole lot of pastrami, according to too a news release. The brand said it's offering a…
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3 guides to QSR growth in 2019
by Ray Reddy — CEO and Co-Founder, Ritual
QSRs are doing quite well, thank you. But as we all know, staying on top is not a one-and-done thing. To keep the momentum building in the year ahead, heed…
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Top 10 2018 QSRweb stories show our eyes are always on the other 'guys'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The top 10 QSR stories this year were all about keeping a friendly, but watchful eye on the competition, who as it turns out were all doing some pretty amazing…
read nowTaco Bell is testing ... testing ... 1, 2, 3
December 20, 2018
Taco Bell is testing new products in three cities on Dec. 27, offering some extra incentive for residents in Charlotte, Cincinnati and Milwaukee to head out…
read nowQSR Taco Bell goes 'big time' in Big Apple with local brew, 3 cantinas
December 19, 2018
Taco Bell said that by the end of this year it will have three of its Cantina restaurants up and running in Manhattan, including locations at the recently…
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QSR Popeyes dispatches 'support chicken' for fearful travelers
December 18, 2018
Popeyes is giving that much-maligned animal, the chicken, a new braver role, by giving travelers at Philadelphia International Airport something to chuckle…
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Postmates launching delivery robot
December 17, 2018
Los Angeles residents will soon see a delivery robot roving their sidewalks thanks to Postmates launching Serve, an autonomous delivery robot. After analyzing…
read nowTaco Bell launching revamped $1-$5 menu
December 13, 2018
Taco Bell is doubling down on its value focus, by launching a revamped and unified Cravings Value Menu with all items in the $1 to $5 range. The menu launches…
read nowKFC says 'throw another (fried chicken-scented) log on the fire'
December 13, 2018
Yes, you read that headline right, Kentucky Fried Chicken has partnered with Enviro-Log to offer firelogs that emanate the scent of the Colonel's fried…
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Your Pie, Starbird, Blazing Onion founders spell out brands' top kitchen equipment demands
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What does today's QSR want in the equipment used in their increasingly "open" kitchen concepts? A trio of restaurant concept founders took to the stage at…
read nowDunkin' gives Girl Scout cookie-lovers something to 'dunk in'
December 11, 2018
It's December and you know what that means, right? The Girl Scout cookies are coming, of course, and in just a few weeks. In tribute to that fact, Dunkin' is…
read nowLos Angeles Dunkin' promotion puts Starbucks in the crosshairs
December 11, 2018
It's no secret that Greater Los Angeles is one heated QSR market, so it might be little surprising that Dunkin' is resorting to some pretty tricky tactics to…
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Great guest engagement: Ask and ye shall receive
by Robert Whitehead — Director Retail & Hospitality Technology, Softtek Integrations
Customer insight makes the restaurant world go 'round because it gives QSR brands a critical competitive advantage. And while many brand leaders may think…
read nowRoy Roger's promo puts the spurs to year-end sales
December 7, 2018
Roy Rogers is hoping to prod its end-of-year sales this year with its "12 Days of Roy's" promotion, Dec. 10-21, when the chain will offer food and beverage…
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Keeping screens clean of pathogens unseen: A challenge for self-service age
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Bacteria found on McDonald's U.K. touchscreens have raised concerns about kiosk sanitation, presenting what many consider to be the first public health issue…
read nowPizza Hut to acquire digital ordering service
December 5, 2018
Pizza Hut has agreed to buy online ordering software and service provider, QuikOrder, as part of one of Pizza Hut's largest acquisitions to date, though terms…
read nowSubway gets its garlic on
December 5, 2018
Subway is getting its garlic on, by launching its ultimate cheesy garlic bread covered in butter, roasted garlic, Parmesan and shredded mozzarella. Now…
read nowChick-fil-A 'pops up' for Army-Navy football game
December 5, 2018
Chick-fil-A is now an official associate partner of the 119th Army-Navy Game, taking place this Dec. 8 in Philadelphia, where the brand will erect a pop-up…
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5 Ways to Keep The Personal Touch in Real Estate Using Digital Signage
by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast
Renters and homeowners love to work with client-centric agencies. The real estate digital signage is your best bet in making your messages look personal and…
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