Dairy Queen marches to the Trusonic beat

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSR chain taps new in-store music provider.

Subway recognizes ParTech for outstanding performance

November 8, 2010

Subway has named ParTech Inc. (PAR) the 2010 Rookie of the Year for outstanding performance in technology. ParTech is in its first full year as Subway's sole…

Let your iPhones do the walking

Though geolocation-enabled apps have gained some traction in the restaurant world via search sites and location-based ordering apps, none have involved the…

Digital menu boards, kiosks, mobile integration make hip NYC eatery 'a misanthrope's utopia'

by Christopher Hall — w, t

NEXTEP combines digital displays, kiosks and an SMS alert system to create an integrated self-service dining experience.

KFC U.K. units testing table touch screens

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

KFC outlets in Nuneaton and Cannock, United Kingdom are testing minature projection systems that offer touch screen technology in the restaurants' tables and…

Location, location, location: McDonald's and Burger King U.K. deploy locator apps

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Craving a Whopper or a Big Mac? You're in luck ... if you're in the United Kingdom.

YUM! Brands' supply company renews agreement with DTT Surveillance

September 29, 2010

YUM! Brands restaurants will continue to be monitored by DTT Surveillance, a Los Angeles-based digital video surveillance company with a focus on the…

McDonald's joins LONMARK International board

September 16, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has become a sponsor member, and board of director member, of LONMARK International, a non-profit international association that has been…

Evaluating the necessity of self-service technology

Critics put down self-service in the QSR and fast casual segments, but those who have adopted self-service are finding success.

Quick-service-restaurant kiosks: What's taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Efforts to allow customers to self-order in fast-food restaurants have been stymied despite successes at several firms.

QSR kiosks: What is taking so long?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many industries have embraced the self-service technology, but restaurants have been reluctant.

Church's Chicken renews supply chain platform

August 24, 2010

Church's Chicken has renewed its relationship with ArrowStream, a provider of supply chain management platforms and logistics services.

Dairy Queen taps Vendor Safe Technologies as provider

August 23, 2010

American Dairy Queen Corp. has selected Vendor Safe Technologies as its preferred provider of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI/DSS) compliance…

Dunkin' Brands creates new IT-focused position

August 19, 2010

Dunkin Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Ken Chaisson as its newly-created vice president of IT, retail technology…

Quail Digital launches flexible headset system

August 19, 2010

Quail Digital has introduced the Q-Pro Series 5 headset, a drive-thru system that does not require a belt pack or cabling. The wireless set includes integral…

Healthy incentive: High-impact loyalty programs still uncommon at QSRs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technology advances and centralized software may encourage more operators to offer customer benefits.

ParTech appoints vice president of Americas' sales

August 5, 2010

ParTech, Inc. has named Mike Todd as Vice President – Americas’ Sales. Todd will report to Tim Votaw, senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Subway implements Online B2B Marketplace

August 5, 2010

Subway restaurant chain has implemented the MarketPlace365 virtual tradeshow platform with more than 100 food, beverage and service providers participating.

British and Irish McDonald's customers can now go cashless

August 3, 2010

Catering to an increase in credit and debit card usage, IBM and McDonald's have agreed to a 3-year partnership to provide a new cashless payment system for…

Culver's Improves Security and Customer Service

Culver Franchising System wanted to help franchise owners implement more stringent network security measures, easily maintain PCI compliance and offer secure…