Jamba Juice partners with DanceOn for summer campaign

May 30, 2014

Jamba Inc. has partnered with YouTube network DanceOn for a digital campaign aimed at inspiring people to participate in the “Blend in the Good” summer dance…

For the restaurant industry, mobile payments move into critical mass phase

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Finding a good partner and testing are critical, as the mobile app is an extension of your brand.

Caribou Coffee recognized for loyalty marketing innovation

May 28, 2014

Caribou Coffee is one of five companies that received a COLLOQUY Recognizes award, honoring programs and companies that “exemplify the most innovative…

McDonald’s automated cashier: Will it win with millennials?

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

Using self-service kiosks will provide the chain with customer data to enable more personal engagement and purchasing suggestions.

Restaurant execs share successful mobile campaign stories

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Brands execs are finding success from mobile campaigns by using gamification, loyalty, payments and other features.

Caribou Coffee adds cold press iced coffee offering

May 22, 2014

Caribou Coffee has launched the new Creamy Cold Press iced beverage for a limited time. According to a press release, the beverage features Caribou’s premium…

5 mistakes to avoid from your restaurant's mobile presence

If you want your potential customers to find your restaurant, you have to make sure your contact information and address is visible.

Splick.it adds beacon-powered geo-triggered ordering for restaurants

May 19, 2014

Splick-it Inc., a SaaS platform for branded restaurant web and mobile applications, announced it has integrated beacon-powered geo-triggered ordering for food…

Plenty of new product launches expected at the National Restaurant Association Show

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Mobile and digital continue to be top trends, as does integrated technology solutions.

ChowNow updates platform for mobile compatibility

May 16, 2014

Online ordering provider ChowNow has launched its newest version, v2.0, featuring three components:

Revention POS adds integration with LevelUp

May 16, 2014

Revention POS announced it has integrated with LevelUp, a mobile loyalty and payments platform. The free LevelUp app uses QR code technology to execute mobile…

Calexico adds online ordering platform

May 15, 2014

New York-based Calexico has rolled out an online ordering platform for all four of the brand’s brick-and-mortar locations. The app integrates with Calexico’s…

Pizza Hut, Firehouse Subs, Atlanta Falcons, McAlister’s Deli executives to speak at CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

May 15, 2014

Networld Media Group has announced the slate of panelists for the "C-Level Roundtable" closing general session at the 2014 CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit in…

Al’s Beef and Nancy’s Pizza sign Mike Ditka as spokesperson

May 14, 2014

Chicago Bears legendary coach, player and current TV commentator Mike Ditka has been named as the new spokesperson for Chicago Franchise Systems Inc., parent…

LevelUp, Zuppler partner to bridge gap in online ordering and mobile payments

May 14, 2014

In an effort to bridge the gap between online ordering and mobile payments, Conshohocken, Pa.-based Zuppler and Boston’s LevelUp have teamed up to provide…

Paytronix upgrades mobile features for restaurant platform

May 14, 2014

Paytronix Systems Inc. has added enhancements to the mobile and messaging aspects of its loyalty platform, geared toward the restaurant and retail industries.

Majority of franchisees now believe social media effectiveness outweighs traditional ads

May 14, 2014

Franchise restaurant operators consider social media reviews and search engine rankings more important than traditional advertising and promotions and more…

3 reasons why the Starbucks app would fail at your restaurant

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Without mobile ordering, customers only seem to care about mobile payment if you give them free coffee.

San Francisco Soup Company implements Punchh’s mobile CRM platform

May 13, 2014

The San Francisco Soup Company has selected Punchh to create a customized mobile-based guest rewards program.

McAlister's turns to social media channels for Sweet Tea promo

May 7, 2014

McAlister's Deli has kicked off its #ShowUsYourSip contest in which one fan will win free McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea for 25 years.