Pie Five Pizza encourages paying it forward with #pieitforward campaign

October 14, 2014

To celebrate National Pizza Month fast casual pizza brand Pie Five Pizza has kicked off the Pie It Forward campaign that surprises one guest at each location…

If you build it, they won't come

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Having a website, an app and/or social media accounts isn't enough. Brands must plan to engage customers if they want to build loyalty and convert sales.

Genghis Grill featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com

October 10, 2014

The stir fry chain also released a video testimonial series on YouTube featuring athletes and their favorite Genghis Grill dishes.

Apple Pay to lead the way in customer loyalty

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

By the end of 2015, it’s expected nearly every retailer will have NFC readers.

Startup aimed at helping restaurants pay suppliers on single platform

October 9, 2014

Sourcery, a San Francisco-based startup that helps restaurants, caterers and corporate kitchens to order and pay for food from local suppliers on a single…

Dash mobile payment app debuts in Chicago

October 9, 2014

Customers use the Dash app to pay their bill, split checks, tip and more, using the credit card stored in the app.

Square Order testing proximity tagging for line-busting ordering feature

October 9, 2014

Customers can pre-order menu item, and when they are within a zone timed to food and beverage preparation, a 'proximity tag' is triggered alerting the…

How your mobile payment app can cost you customers and ding your reputation

Without a thoughtful approach to user experience, staff training and enticing loyalty incentives, brand apps are doomed to failure.

Webinar will help operators hone listening skills

October 8, 2014

Customers send messages about brands every day, but few businesses are prepared to listen and act upon them.

Employee incentive app named New Product of the Year

October 8, 2014

The app is designed to boost low participation in workplace contests by making the correlation between improved performance and higher compensation visible.

Chipotle scares up Halloween costume promotion

October 6, 2014

Chipotle will offer $3 burritos, bowls, salads, tacos and kids meals to customers in costume on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. until closing. Proceeds go to the Chipotle…

Lavu iPad POS now accepts PayPal

October 6, 2014

Customers can pay for purchases using PayPal's mobile app.

Pretzelmaker launches first-ever Snapchat promo

October 6, 2014

Customers invited to scare staff in person or via Snapchat for discounts and a chance at a free combo.

Online petition asks McDonald’s, Starbucks to offer porn-free Wi-Fi

October 2, 2014

Enough Is Enough has launched "P*rn Free Wi-Fi," an initiative to encourage corporations to implement pornography filters in their Wi-Fi networks.

LevelUp CEO to outline mobile payments at Restaurant Innovation event

October 2, 2014

Seth Priebatsch, founder and CEO of LevelUp, will be a featured speaker at the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Innovation Summit Oct.

California woman wins Wayback Burgers' eating contest

October 1, 2014

Molly Schuyler was awarded $3,330 in cash for taking on the Triple Triple Challenge. The Triple Triple is a novelty menu item featuring nine burger patties…

Noodles & Company launches 'Lucky Bowl' giveaway

October 1, 2014

A 'Lucky Bowl' giveaway scratch off card will be included with the purchase of any entrée.

Firehouse Subs aims to raise $500,000 for public safety equipment

October 1, 2014

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation purchases equipment for public safety organizations nationwide.

The world has gone mobile and you should, too

by Bob Leonard — CEO, iMobile3

As of right now, about 15 percent of restaurants accept mobile payments, but this is expected to rise to 68 percent in 2015.

How mobile changes consumer behavior

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

When 82 percent of U.S. adults own smartphones, and 91 percent keep them with them at all times, a mobile strategy for retail becomes more important than ever.