McDonald's 'Mc-dubs' Grubhub to grow NYC-area McDelivery

September 6, 2019

McDonald's USA and Grubhub have partnered to grow the burger chain's so-called "McDelivery" to approximately 500 restaurants in and around the Big Apple.

Restaurateurs dish on 3rd-party delivery (Hint: The news isn't good)

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

From late, cold and just plain old missing orders, to less-than-professional and poorly trained delivery drivers, restaurateurs had plenty to say about…

Experts to share survey-proven success strategies on Sept 10 webinar

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

What are the key success factors of the best restaurant brands? Join this Sept. 10 webinar to find out what owners, operators, staff and customers say are the…

Back Yard Burgers adds Qu POS

August 8, 2019

Nashville-based QSR, Back Yard Burgers, is replacing its legacy POS in four states with Qu's open, API-first POS system to enhance the burger chain's order…

Omnivore, Ordermark partner to bring 'every delivery service to restaurants in any zip code'

August 7, 2019

Ordermark is partnering with Omnivore to integrate its delivery services with Omnivore's connected point-of-sale systems, allowing 85% of North America venues…

Leveraging Technology for Pizzeria Success

The pizza business offers both tremendous opportunity and fierce competition. Technology can help operators stand out from the crowd.

McDonald's expands delivery in Houston via DoorDash

July 17, 2019

McDonald's USA is partnering with DoorDash to expand delivery to include 200 Houston-area locations, beginning July 29, a news release said. 

Making menu boards pay big QSR dividends

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Spend more on menu boards? QSR operators might like to do that, but doubt that it will pay off enough in this super-competitive, squeaky tight margin market.

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Payments startup raises $40M to enhance restaurant division

June 11, 2019

SpotOn Transact LLC, a San Francisco-based payments startup, has raised $40 million in funding to enhance its restaurant division, according to a news release.

Square for Restaurants wipes out 'tablet farms' with DoorDash, PostMates, Chowly integration

June 7, 2019

Square for Restaurants has launched a set of order management integrations that allows orders from Postmates, DoorDash and the POS integration solution…

Square to manage concessions payments, POS at Indy 500

May 24, 2019

Square is now the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's payment and point-of-sale provider  where it will process concessions purchase for more than 300,000 fans of…

Mastercard teams with Zivelo on AI-driven voice assistant/personalized menu; Sonic Drive-In to pilot

May 17, 2019

Mastercard has partnered with Zivelo LLC to enhance the drive-in and drive-through ordering experience for quick-service restaurants with a…

'Paying' fair: The push for restaurants, retailers to take cash

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The push is on in U.S. cities and states to mandate that restaurateurs and other merchants accept cash to ensure equal accessibility to everyone. What's…

Delivery: Why it's a big deal for small-town QSRs

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

Small-town and rural customers want delivery just as much as any major metro dweller, but third-party companies have been slower to launch in these seemingly…

Postmates adds 1,000 cities, offers Subway $5 off deal

April 24, 2019

Third-party delivery service, Postmates, said it has launched in 1,000 more U.S. cities, bringing its total to more than 3,500 cities nationally, covering…

Ways creative QSR's can still 'deliver' in a post-Amazon Effect world

by Ray Reddy — CEO and Co-Founder, Ritual

Brands that want to survive and thrive in the QSR ecosystem now -- after the game-changing ramifications of the so-called "Amazon Effect" -- would do well to…

Tim Hortons cranks out US rewards card to crank up customer loyalty

April 10, 2019

Canada's largest QSR, Tim Hortons, has launched its Tims Rewards loyalty program in the U.S., offering a free cup of  coffee, hot tea or baked goods after…

Leveling the limited-service playing field: 3 brands talk about 'democratized' dining

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Limited-service restaurant startup and operation is easier than ever thanks to forces that level the playing field, like third-party delivery and commissary…

McDonald's drive-thrus to get more 'suggestive' with major tech acquisition

March 26, 2019

Expect many more drive-thru menu suggestions at McDonald's after it buys the tech-based personalization company, Dynamic Yield, to use the company's core…