What the AR burger waiting in the wings could mean for QSRs

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

One company is working to push menu boards into the future through a glasses-free augmented reality experience called HoloLamp, which delivers virtual menu…

Long John Silvers reborn this year for Feb. 14 Lent start

February 6, 2018

In last year's pre-Easter period, known to most Christians as Lent, seafood QSR Long John Silver's reported that it sold more than 2 million pounds of fish and…

QSR market to grow 5.16 percent by 2022, product launches increasingly important

January 30, 2018

Between now and 2022 the planet's fast food market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.16 percent, according to the most recent report from…

Great 'Tech-spectations': What to expect when your QSR gives customers the tech they expect

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

Your customers are a bit like very engaged parents: They have expectations. That is particularly true today when it comes to the tech your QSR offers to stay…

ADUSA Debuts Qi Self-Ordering Software for Restaurants

Self-Order Software leverages ADUSA’s Enterprise Grade OrderHUB™ Server

3 game-changing digital menu board decisions for QSR leaders

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Digital menu boards can be marketing dynamite for a well-run QSR, but only if leadership makes wise decisions around these 3 key components of the system…

Hopdoddy, restaurant designers discuss the ROI of redesign

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

Great restaurant design can yield tremendous return on investment if you and your design team really understand how to tell your story, prioritize your spend…

'Is McDonald's following me?' Recent campaign may have some wondering

November 15, 2017

Many consumers driving along highways in the 10 cities where McDonald's recently launched its digital billboard campaign are likely still scratching their…

Subway's new stores get 'fresh' with diners

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

Though so-called "brand refreshes" happen all the time among QSR chains, few concepts have taken the term, "refresh" as literally as Subway with its new…

Restaurant ownership groups take NYC to court over menu labeling

July 14, 2017

Four restaurant ownership groups filed suit today in the New York state court system to halt New York City’s efforts to enforce menu labeling requirements…

Menu labeling: Big Apple again achieves what feds cannot

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

May 19, 2017

As the song says, "making it" in New York has long been seen as the route to also making it "anywhere." But that rule does not apparently apply to menu…

3 ways your tech provider is taking advantage of you

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

As you enter into new relationships with vendors (whether a POS system, a Back Office solution or an Above Store Reporting Tool), be aware that there are a…

3 execs describe how to take on the world without losing your brand

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

Taking a brand to another country is one of the most complex challenges a brand's leadership can undertake. At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit…

Study: Many consumers lukewarm on restaurant tech, loyalty programs

April 13, 2017

The new trends survey from AlixPartners provides some significant surprises concerning consumers' views of restaurant technology, loyalty programs, third-party…

McDonald's shares menu board lessons

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

When McDonald's upgraded its digital menu boards, it ran into a number of challenges. Rich Cook, senior manager of U.S. IT restaurant solutions at McDonald's…

Pork stars in Hardee's breakfast offerings

March 22, 2017

Hardee's announced this afternoon that it's angling to cash in on Americans' love affair with  all things pork-related, as well as a breakfast on the run with…

King-Casey, Envirosell release MenuBoard Pro

February 22, 2017

King-Casey and Envirosell, two restaurant and retail consultant firms, collaborated to create MenuBoard Pro, according to a press release.

McDonald's looking to create Starbucks experience with kiosks, digital menu boards

January 10, 2017

McDonald's is looking to upgrade its McCafe espresso machines with the McBarista. This upgrade will feature $12,000 espresso machines, sweets, seasonal coffee…

Menu Labeling: Recent clarification means law goes into effect as planned

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Yesterday when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent out its Clarified Statement on Compliance Date, regarding the activation on Dec. 1 of the new menu…

Did they just say that? World watches while McDonald's promises to 'make ordering fun'

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

McDonald's took one giant leap into its digital future this week, saying it's switching to self-serve order stations and table delivery for all U.S.