Jersey Mike's partners with World Wide Technology for digital transformation strategy

October 11, 2018

Jersey Mike's Subs is teaming up with World Wide Technology in its effort to build a next-generation digital customer experience at more than 1,500 stores, a…

Thanx launches marketing platform to monitor all communication channels

October 2, 2018

Thanx, a provider of customer engagement and retention tools for restaurants and retailers, has launched Thanx Campaigns, a platform that enables segmented…

Chipotle piloting customer loyalty program

October 2, 2018

Hoping to drive traffic, Chipotle is getting in on the loyalty action, piloting Chipotle Rewards. The points-based loyalty system is now live in three test…

Dunkin' Donuts' loyalty program dissected during free webinar

September 25, 2018

When it comes to loyalty programs, Dunkin' Donuts and its DD Perks rewards platform check just about all the boxes. And to help other brands learn from the…

Balance Grille's mobile app upgrade leads to more traffic

August 29, 2018

After a few attempts, Balance Pan Asian Grille has launched a mobile app that works well for operations and customers. The chain — which posted a 17 percent…

Le Pain Quotidien undergoing digital transformation

August 21, 2018

Le Pain Quotidien has tapped T3, an Austin-based innovation agency, to help it create a loyalty program and new website with online ordering, according to a…

Former Food Network exec offering marketing tips at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Susie Fogelson, the driving force behind the Food Network and Cooking Channel brands for 15 years, a judge on "Next Food Network Star," and founder of F&Co, is…

What fast casual leaders should know about the blockchain

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Bradley Cooper, editor of Blockchain Tech News, gives restaurant leaders the lowdown on how to make the blockchain work for them.

At Potbelly, there is such a thing as 'free lunch'

August 7, 2018

 Potbelly Sandwich Shop will give thousands of sandwiches, shakes and cookies through Sunday to Potbelly Perks members nationwide, according to a company press…

How to get the most out of your loyalty program

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Mirus' Dave Bennett highlights what you and your brand can do to maximize the benefits of your loyalty program.

Bridg launching platform to make customer data 'more accessible' to restaurants

August 2, 2018

Bridg, a customer identification technology for brick-and-mortar retailers, is launching a platform designed to make guest data more accessible and actionable…

GrubHub acquires LevelUp

July 25, 2018

GrubHub dropped a bit of a news bomb amidst its Q2 financial results, announcing that it had signed an agreement to acquire Boston-based mobile diner…

Blaze adds first 'shareable' side

July 3, 2018

Blaze Pizza has introduced its first "shareable" side item in the form of traditional breadsticks with a bit of a twist, called Dough Knots, a news release…

Chipotle CEO hopes to 'drive profits' by closing underperforming units, implementing 5-point strategy

June 27, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol told investors Wednesday that his growth-driven turnaround strategy includes closing up to 65 underperforming…

Dickey's makes mobile app available for Android

June 20, 2018

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit -ordering app is now available on Google Play for Android, according to a company press release.It allows customers to place and and…

Pita Pit revamps loyalty, delivery platform

June 14, 2018

Pita Pit has partnered with LevelUp and Olo to introduce a revamped guest loyalty program, third-party delivery and a redesigned app for order ahead, according…

How Do Millennials Want to Engage with Loyalty Programs?

We recently launched CodeBroker’s Mobile Loyalty Survey. The report, based on research with 1,300 loyalty program members, has received a great deal of…

Starbucks tops when it comes to loyalty apps

May 21, 2018

The Starbucks loyalty app is most beloved by consumers, beating out Panera Bread and Domino’s Pizza, according to a survey conducted by The Manifest that…

April restaurant sales best in nearly 3 years

May 17, 2018

For the restaurant industry, April did indeed bring showers, but those of increased business, according to the most recent data from TDn2K, showing that…

The Halal Guys to launch catering rewards program

May 4, 2018

The Halal Guys, a fast casual Middle Eastern restaurant, is launching its first-ever catering rewards program on May 6. The new program will integrate with the…