Restaurant concepts roll out the red carpet for Mom

May 7, 2014

With Mother's Day around the corner — May 11 for those who still need to come up with a gift idea — restaurant concepts are bracing for a busy day. Last year…

Why restaurants can't ignore technology

An online or in-app ordering platform will boost throughput, as will a mobile payment app.

Jimmy John's CEO has no plans for a rewards program

May 6, 2014

Jimmy John Liautaud, CEO and founder of Jimmy John's, jumped on Twitter Monday night to engage his brand's fans who were able to ask questions during a live…

Coca-Cola adds customizable feature to Freestyle app

May 6, 2014

Coca-Cola Freestyle is set to release a new "Create Your Own Mix" feature on its Coca-Cola Freestyle app. According to a news release, the new feature will…

QSR Automations adds new app for small restaurant chains

May 6, 2014

QSR Automations Inc. has launched several new updates and features to its DineTime platform, including DineTime Host Version 2.4, the new DineTime Assist app…

boloco transitions to mobile loyalty program

May 6, 2014

Boston-based boloco has officially rolled out its new loyalty program, called "the boloco passport."

Panera CEO: We've got to reduce friction with customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company will add more catering locations, which is expected to contribute to the bottom line in the coming years.

MyCheck collaborates with PayPal to expand pay-at-the-table service

May 2, 2014

MyCheck, a checkout app for restaurants, has collaborated with PayPal to enable consumers to pay at table through the PayPal app.

BurgerFi seeks best 'bestie photos' for giveaway

May 2, 2014

BurgerFi International is celebrating National Burger Month throughout May with a "Bestie Photo Contest." To participate, fans are asked to snap a creative…

Pollo Tropical announces Mother's Day promo

May 2, 2014

For Mother's Day, Pollo Tropical is offering its Two Can Dine for $9.99 Mom and Me promotion.

Bd's Mongolian Grill's new campaign rewards 'adventurous eating'

May 2, 2014

From now through June 30, bd's Mongolian Grill will host its new campaign that rewards "adventurous eating." The company will offer adventurous eaters a chance…

Johnny Rockets selects Push to develop hyper-local marketing strategy

April 30, 2014

Johnny Rockets has selected Push as its new agency of record. According to a news release, Push, an Orlando, Fla.-based advertising, branding and…

Wayback Burgers giving away 'free burgers for life'

April 29, 2014

Wayback Burgers will celebrate National Hamburger Month in May by giving away "free burgers for life" to one grand prize winner.

Juice It Up! rolls out new loyalty-based rewards program

April 29, 2014

Juice It Up! has rolled out a new, paperless loyalty program to reward guests for visiting. The "My Juice It Up! Healthy Rewards" program allows customers to…

The best social media strategies depend on experimentation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The key to any marketing strategy is having compelling content; this is especially true on social media.

Square introduces new features for Market and Register

April 29, 2014

Square has introduced new features for its Square Market and Square Register tools. Starting this week, sellers can easily post their items on MKT.COM for…

Starbucks considers white-labeling its mobile app

April 25, 2014

Tech companies and national retailers have approached Starbucks about whether the coffee giant would consider licensing or white-labeling its successful…

QikServe, PayPal to enable mobile food ordering and payments at UK establishments

April 25, 2014

Mobile technology company QikServe earlier this week announced a collaboration with PayPal that will allow the United Kingdom hospitality sector to take orders…

NetBase introduces real-time social dashboard for businesses

April 24, 2014

NetBase has introduced its Brand LIVE Pulse, giving operators instant visibility into the social movement of brands.

Capriotti's chooses Punchh's mobile CRM platform for loyalty

April 22, 2014

Punchh, a CRM suite for restaurants, has created a customized mobile loyalty rewards program for Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, a 100-plus unit fast casual…