McDonald's tests geotargeted mobile marketing

January 2, 2012

To boost sales of its McCafe beverage line and drive in-store traffic, McDonald's has launched a geotargeted promotion that uses mobile ads to reach potential…

Togo's hosting Pastrami Pounder Challenge

December 29, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches will host the "Pastrami Pounder Challenge" in celebration of National Pastrami Day, Jan. 14.

3 trends hitting foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The next big thing to hit foodservice is gamification, especially in marketing.

Commentary: What restaurant marketing trends will emerge in 2012?

Fast casual players are starting to look like two different groups, perhaps three, including "Fine Fast Casual," "Quick Fast Casual" and "Chain Fast Casual…

FastCasual.com seeking Top 100 nominations

December 18, 2011

FastCasual.com is seeking nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in March. The 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers is being…

Boloco CEO John Pepper discusses use of social media

December 18, 2011

John Pepper, the CEO of Boston-based Boloco, has been featured in Forbes for his use of social media and its impact on the chain.

Pizza Hut is Google's most searched restaurant for 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 14, 2011

Pizza inquiries sweep top three spots.

Moe's Southwest Grill taps Brandmovers as digital agency

December 11, 2011

Moe's Southwest Grill has selected Atlanta-based Brandmovers Inc. as its digital agency of record in 2012.

Getting ‘Siri-ous’ in Foodservice HR

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

As more programs are developed to be voice interactive, it's possible that Siri will one day be capable of interactively pre-screening applicants and more.

Kids' nutrition, local sourcing top NRA's 2012 trend predictions

December 7, 2011

The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …

Starbucks' mobile transactions exceed 26 million

December 6, 2011

It's been one year since Starbucks first rolled out its mobile payment application to more than 9,000 U.S. locations and others around the world. Since its…

Snapfinger launches new POS integrated mobile app

December 6, 2011

Snapfinger, a provider of remote Web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, has launched a new mobile app that integrates…

Foodservice Social Media Universe: Developing a Social Media Strategy

In this keynote presentation, delivered during the 2011 Foodservice Social Media Universe, Altimeter Group’s industry analyst Jeremiah Owyang, he defines how…

Starbucks mobile payment app to invade UK, Ireland

November 27, 2011

Starbucks is set to cross the Atlantic. According to the International Business Times, starting Jan. 5, 2012, customers in the 700 Starbucks locations in the…

FREEBIRDS rolls out Monster Nachos

November 22, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has rolled out new Monster Nachos for a limited time. The item sells for $8.95 and comes with either chicken, steak or carnitas.

Seattle's Best plans Black Friday giveaway

November 20, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is delivering a perk to those who have to work this Black Friday, Nov. 25: free coffee.

LivingSocial tests instant ordering and delivery features for restaurants

November 14, 2011

LivingSocial has launched a test of new food ordering and delivery features as part of its LivingSocial Instant service. Starting today, LivingSocial members…

The HR Takeaway From The 99%

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Occupy movement has been smart to leverage social media, make their members feel like part of a team and reward and recognize their efforts.

Snapfinger launches group ordering feature

November 13, 2011

Snapfinger, a provider of remote Web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, has launched a new group ordering feature.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: CEO Roundtable Part 2

In this session from the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit, attendees heard from operators large and small about the ways they are growing sales, integrating…