Making the location-based marketing connection

Restaurants are learning to leverage social media "check-in" services to reach more customers.

Truitt Bros. Northwest Sustainability Tour highlights menu

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The topic of sustainability has been an elusive one for restaurant operators, who have been inundated in recent years with foodservice buzzwords such as…

Social Media Part 1: Do I know you?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

It's important to know who makes up your social media audience

It's go 'mobile' time

Developers of mobile sites and applications weigh in on how to best offer mobile services.

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

Will restaurants add Google+ to crowded social media plates?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The fastest growing social media network ever is currently in beta phase for businesses.

McDonald's Happy Meals slim down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Changes reduce calorie count by 20 percent.

Don't call it a comeback: Bennigan's on a roll

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How former Salsarita's president Paul Mangiamele plans to breathe new life into an iconic brand.

Commentary: Social media: brand aid … or brand illusion?

Over the past few years, the noise from and about social media has grown louder and more confused, partly amped up by the proliferation of networking sites.

Durbin Amendment final rule increases swipe-fee cap

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The NRA and others have expressed disappointment with the last minute interchange cap fee increase, accusing the Fed of succumbing to the banks' and card…

What's next: Tablet technology replacing print menus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Marketing components are attractive to operators in their push to upsell.

USDA: Why food commodity prices are rising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Department's Economic Research Service report takes a look at reasons behind recent spikes.

Eight ways to build a mobile marketing platform

Although many restaurant operators have successfully leveraged mobile-marketing platforms, there are many more that are missing out. Here's a look at how to…

Webinar: Pinpointing the metrics that matter in growing sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Market Force-sponsored event highlights key factor in McDonald's dramatic turnaround.

Salsarita’s acquired by former McAlister’s CEO

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Former McAlister’s Deli president and CEO Phil Friedman has acquired the Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina restaurant chain. The chain has 80 stores across 19 states…

Value reinvented: What the industry will teach us next

The trickle down effect has blurred foodservice-segment lines in regard to value with menu development becoming more focused on value-driven culinary platforms.

Green coffee: What's driving the increase?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The recent increase in green coffee has its roots in many factors. Here’s a look at a few reasons why.

People Report Summer Camp analysts discuss workforce forecast

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

People Report Summer Camp addresses the rapidly changing marketplace and the ever-expanding ability to connect and engage via technology and social media.

Fast casual success: How Wingstop rose above the competition

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

To build a strong ROI, Wingstop executives built in four pillars for success.

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.