How to extend the brand experience beyond your restaurant's four walls

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You have to commit to social media, spending time there and deeply engaging with your customers.

Panera commits to ‘clean ingredients’ by 2016

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The bakery-cafe chain is on a 'mission to help fix a broken food system.'

Uncle Maddio’s franchisee expands development agreement

June 3, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint’s Charlotte, N.C., franchise partners, Jerry Licari and Tim Verhagen, have expanded their development agreement to include eight…

Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation kicks off Easter Seals fundraiser

June 3, 2014

Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation restaurants have kicked off their companywide cookie fundraiser for Easter Seals, which will run through June 30. Sweet…

Togo’s adds five to its executive team

June 3, 2014

Togo’s Eateries Inc. announced that it has expanded its executive team to support the company's strategic growth throughout the West, which includes the hiring…

Starbucks debuts at Disney World with ‘distinctive’ design

June 3, 2014

Starbucks recently opened its first company-owned store at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. According to the company’s blog, the new store…

Mobile: bringing instincts back to hiring

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Snagajob tests video applications to enable quicker connections and hires.

Planet Smoothie launches under-300 calorie line

June 2, 2014

Planet Smoothie has launched Planet Lite, a new lineup of smoothies with fewer than 300 calories.

Newk’s franchisee plans 10 new units

June 2, 2014

Todd Jackson, who owns three Alabama Newk’s Eater locations, has plans to open 10 more units across Alabama and Texas throughout the next five years.

Dog Haus continues steady expansion with first franchised unit

June 2, 2014

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus will open its first franchise location in Canoga Park, California, on June 14. Franchisee Paul Homayoun is opening the…

Restaurant traffic continues on a positive trajectory

June 2, 2014

Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic and a positive outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…

U.K. coffee chain adds order-ahead feature

June 2, 2014

U.K.-based coffee chain Harris+Hoole has upgraded its mobile app to enable customers to order and pay for their drinks ahead of time.

Restaurant insiders highlight the latest mobile ordering, loyalty trends

Now, consumers want on-demand apps that can allow them to receive faster service and more accurate orders.

Keeping your restaurant guests 'hoppy'

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Learn from an insider what the craft beer business can do for your restaurant brand.

Restaurant marketers: Fear of failure kills creativity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In order for a marketing strategy to be successful, the operations team has to execute.

Kneaders Bakery and Café creates Hawaiian-themed menu

May 30, 2014

Beginning June 2, Kneaders Bakery and Café will feature its new “Aloha Summer” menu, with Hawaiian-themed specialty drinks, sandwiches and desserts. As part of…

OrderSnapp digital ordering system launch geared toward small concepts

May 30, 2014

Cumulus Computing has introduced digital ordering system OrderSnapp nationwide today. OrderSnapp was designed for small restaurants and pizzerias as a…

LRS introduces survey app to address real-time service issues

May 30, 2014

Long Range Systems has launched Check Point Surveys, a tablet survey application that helps businesses collect on-site customer feedback.

Dickey’s Barbecue plans digital loyalty program launch

May 30, 2014

Digital loyalty startup Spendgo has signed an agreement with Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants to scale its loyalty program across the brands’ 400-plus franchise…

Jamba Juice debuts in Syracuse with airport location

May 30, 2014

Jamba Juice Company has expanded into the Syracuse, N.Y., market with the opening of a store in Syracuse Airport. The new location is the sixth location for…