Wetzel's Pretzels adds digital animation to tell product story

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The animated digital boards were unveiled in November at Wetzel's Disneyland location and have exceeded expectations.

NRA webinar on menu labeling regulations available for playback

December 16, 2014

The regulations affect entities with at least 20 locations nationwide operating under the same name. Attorneys discussed the law’s complexities and answered…

FAQ's about the FDA's final menu regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 25, 2014

The FDA will consider details throughout the next year, and will continue to solicit input on how to properly monitor these regulations.

The wait is over: FDA issues final menu labeling regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The FDA's 395-page document includes menu labeling by the slice, not the whole pizza, a ruling applauded by the restaurant industry.

Digital Screenmedia Association and NEC to host menu board webinar

November 17, 2014

The webinar will cover the value of menu boards, interactive screens, mobile payments and proximity marketing.

Next up for QSR: Adaptive drive-thru digital menu boards

Given that almost two-thirds of sales come from drive-thru customers, this segment represents the single largest opportunity to improve revenues and…

Four reasons digital screens are more than menu boards

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Engaging digital signage can be a key differentiator in the customer experience by educating guests about menu items, driving craving, reducing perceived wait…

Captain D's opens company store featuring coastal redesign

October 23, 2014

Captain D's is stepping up its company-owned store game with the opening of its new restaurant in the Five Points area of Birmingham on Oct. 20.

Sydney McDonald's tests customizable ordering kiosk

October 14, 2014

A Sydney McDonald's has piloted a touchscreen kiosk for guests to customize orders

UAE Cinnabon franchisee deploys WAND digital menu boards

September 26, 2014

Focus Brands International franchisee Cravia has deployed digital menu boards in its new Cinnabon location in Dubai. The boards include WAND Digital software…

Panasonic bets on growth of drive-thru digital menu boards

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Because of the heavy traffic volume at the drive-thru, Panasonic's Jeff Pinc said the industry is in the beginning stages of wide adoption of outdoor digital…

Burger King rolls out suggestive-sell drive-thru displays

September 18, 2014

More than 6,000 FlashRight Suggestive Sell Displays have been installed at Burger King restaurants throughout the country. According to a news release from…

A confluence of factors pushing digital signage into the mainstream [infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Such technology decreases a customer's perceived wait time by up to 40 percent.

Doing digital signage right

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The retail food industry depends on suggestive selling and upselling, according to restaurant franchisee and digital signage provider Ernest Koury, and when…

Ben and Jerry's digging into digital signage down under

July 23, 2014

Ice cream and sorbet chain Ben & Jerry’s has selected Task Retail Technology and its xchangemedia multiplatform and digital design technology for its national…

600th Bojangles' cooking with digital menu boards

July 21, 2014

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits recently opened its 600th location, and the milestone restaurant is the first in the chain to deploy digital menu boards…

Taco John's reports 12% sales increase after menu board test

July 10, 2014

Taco John's is in the process of updating all of its restaurants with new menu boards, both in-store and at the drive-thru. According to a company news…

Carvel celebrates the past with modern shoppe design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital menu boards have been added to draw more attention to the brand's signature treats.

A peek at Carvel's new shoppe design

To mark the brand's 80th anniversary, it has launched a modernized look.

Wand Corp. launches new marketing software features

July 2, 2014

Wand Corp. has launched two new features to help users better customize in-store marketing and sales efforts. According to a news release, the recent…