Salsarita's serving up the 'World's Hottest Burrito' for a limited time this summer

June 20, 2014

For a limited time this summer, Salsarita’s customers will have a chance to try their luck with BurHEATo, which includes a teaspoon of the world’s hottest…

New cloud-based food ordering solution introduced

June 20, 2014

Clorder Inc. has introduced a proprietary cloud-based food ordering solution and portfolio of technology-based services, designed to help restaurants enhance…

Gratafy mobile gifting app launches in Denver

June 20, 2014

Gratafy recently announced that it has launched in Denver, allowing consumers to purchase and send more than 600 gifts from local restaurants and bars. 

Baja Fresh getting real-time digital, mobile feedback through Sparkfly

June 20, 2014

Baja Fresh is partnering up with Sparkfly for real-time analysis of their digital and mobile promotions.

Schlotzsky’s new loyalty app features friend-referral rewards

June 19, 2014

Schlotzsky’s has launched its Lotz4Me Guest Rewards mobile app nationwide. The company said in a news release that it is the first platform in the fast casual…

Paytronix launches rewards solution for multiunit chains

June 18, 2014

Paytronix Systems Inc. has introduced its new EXPRESS Pilots program designed specifically to help restaurant and retail chains create and deploy a new rewards…

Here’s why the end is near for restaurant POS terminals

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

With the majority of consumers carrying web-enabled, location-aware devices and demanding self-service options, the days of POS terminals in restaurants may be…

Tech companies help operators go from 'reactive to proactive'

Operators can now pull real-time data and sales forecasts to better control labor scheduling.

Consumers see little difference between QSR, fast casual concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 17, 2014

While fast casual may be the darling of the restaurant industry these days – posting an 11-percent sales increase in 2013 – consumers may not see a big…

Fazoli’s set to sponsor major harness racing event

June 17, 2014

Fazoli's will be the presenting sponsor for the 69th running of the $600,000 “Little Brown Jug brought to you by Fazoli’s” harness race for 3-year-olds.

Will Panera add small order delivery as part of 2.0 push?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During the company’s shareholder meeting last week, CEO Ron Shaich talked about expanding growth vehicles.

Schlotzsky’s launches new campaign through mobile loyalty app

June 16, 2014

Schlotzsky’s has launched a new campaign to encourage fans to download its new Lotz4Me Guest Rewards mobile app. The campaign follows John S. and Mike L., who…

5 steps to get more (raving) customer reviews

Seventy-nine percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Buffalo Wild Wings launches Instagram account

June 13, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings has added an Instagram account, just in time to engage FIFA World Cup fans. The channel was introduced with the help of the brand’s social…

Smashburger kicks off summer road trip to expose brand

June 13, 2014

Smashburger has launched a social media campaign, #SmashRoadTrip, geared toward creating awareness for the brand.

Wahoo’s Fish Taco guest counts up from loyalty mobile app launch

June 13, 2014

Wahoo’s Fish Taco announced that its guest count has increased since the rollout of its CircleShout-built mobile loyalty app. According to a news release…

NRA updates its Conserve Sustainability website

June 13, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has relaunched its Conserve website to include videos, case studies, best practices and more. The site was designed to…

Coffee subscription app launched in NYC

June 13, 2014

A new mobile app called Cups, created by an Israeli startup company, has launched in New York City. According to the NRF, Cups has partnered with 4…

How restaurants can use technology to influence customer trigger points

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A mobile strategy is about getting data from your customers while at the same time giving them a genuine value-add.

Starbucks adding wireless mobile charging stations for customers

June 12, 2014

Starbucks today announced a partnership with Duracell Powermat to rollout Powermat wireless charging stations in Starbucks locations.