QSRs shift focus to mobile for differentiation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are increasing their budgets for mobile initiatives, from loyalty to promotions and payments.

PayPal, TouchBistro pilot mPOS system for Toronto diners

August 29, 2013

PayPal Canada has launched a pilot program in Toronto to let dining customers pay with their smartphones. The payments giant is collaborating on the project…

Mobile payment platform debuts at Middle Eastern QSRs

August 29, 2013

The U.A.E.-based bank Mashreq has launched a new mobile POS device, the Mashreq Payport, that is initially being used at QSR brands Pizza Express, Cold Stone…

Dairy Queen testing mobile payments, targeted marketing solution

August 6, 2013

American Dairy Queen Corporation has selected Mozido LLC to launch its first mobile application pilot test.

Menu24hours.com chooses preferred mobile payment app

July 24, 2013

PXT Payments, creator and provider of looped in, an electronic payment and consumer incentive system, has integrated with menu24hours.com for acceptance of…

Why one regional QSR chose a branded mobile payment app

Now, offering an app that replicates website content won't surprise and delight your customers, nor will accepting the same payment app as the cafe down…

LevelUp mobile payment solution now available restaurants with pcAmerica POS

July 3, 2013

pcAmerica, a retail and restaurant point-of-sale software developer, announced an agreement to integrate the LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty solution into…

MICROS introduces commerce platform

June 26, 2013

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has introduced the new MICROS Commerce Platform…

McDonald's Kuwait testing mobile payment platform

June 25, 2013

McDonald's and Kuwait International Bank have teamed up to test Seamless' Seqr mobile payment platform throughout Kuwait.

Ben & Jerry's adds FreedomPay Commerce Platform

June 25, 2013

Ben & Jerry's announced this week that it is deploying the FreedomPay Commerce Platform across its U.S. system.

BK Delivers adds MasterCard's digital wallet service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

MasterPass' functionality includes one log-on, eliminating the need to enter delivery and card info for every transaction.

Dunkin' Brands: Mobile is the center of marketing strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Big data is the future of the fast-paced QSR industry, CEO says.

Snapfinger app adds more mobile options for restaurants

April 23, 2013

The mobile commerce platform Snapfinger announced the launch of its on-premise, self-checkout and mobile payment application that the company said enables…

Future of Payments: ATM & Mobile Executive Summit 2013

An intriguing dynamic is playing out in the payments landscape: The demand for both cash and mobile financial services is increasing concurrently. Mobile…

Subway UK offers mobile ordering app through Windows Phone 8

March 25, 2013

Subway UK now has an app available on Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 that allows customers to order their food from their smartphones.

Dunkin' Donuts mobile app adds support for Apple's Passbook

February 28, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has added support for Apple's Passbook to its mobile app. Now, guests can add their Dunkin' Donuts Cards to Passbook and pay for food and…

Mobile printer helps with line busting

Star's Jon Levin explains to Cherryh Butler, editor of fastcasual.com, how its new series of mobile printers can help retail and restaurant staff quickly…

Top 2012 (non-menu) stories for the QSR segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Intensified competition has been driven by comprehensive rebranding efforts.

McDonald's France testing mobile payments with PayPal

August 20, 2012

McDonald's is currently testing a mobile payments option in France through a partnership with PayPal.

Burger King testing mobile payments

June 14, 2012

Burger King Corp. has announced the launch of its BK Mobile Crown Card pilot program with mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Mobile Inc.