Industry Headlines
[2010-03-16] Industry giants go viral with eye-catching, augmented-reality marketing promotions.
[2010-03-09] Company launches full-service catering program and incentive for customers to order before March 31.
[2010-02-26] Panda Express has begun to test a new mobile and online ordering service, Order Panda, in 100 of its locations out West.
[2010-02-12] Online marketing service Promoterz now provides integrated text marketing and social media interaction for its quick-serve clients.
[2010-02-03] Fast-casual chain adds Radiant Systems' Aloha Enterprise POS solution for current, future restaurants.
[2010-01-29] Managing the Growth Venture course helps Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q chain streamline online sales and ordering process.
[2010-01-18] While loyalty programs struggle to find ground in quick-service industry, pizza chain employs Mocapay to create mobile loyalty platform.
[2010-01-18] San Diego-area Subway stores will try to gain more customers through a text message ordering system.
[2010-01-14] ONOSYS to develop new online ordering platform for use in the sports bar concept's nearly 400 restaurants.
[2010-01-13] Consumers can order their steamed Asian buns via mobile ordering application on the Apple App Store.
[2010-01-07] iBurrito iPhone app lets users make burrito and share it on Facebook or Twitter.
[2009-12-22] Customers can send virtual gift cards worth between $10 and $100 to family and friends via e-mail.
[2009-12-21] Online gift cards available through concept's Web site and can be personalized with images or text.
[2009-12-13] LivingSocial releases its Deals application for iPhone and iPod Touch.
[2009-12-08] Offers Catered Holiday Buffet and Heat & Serve Banquet options for holiday gatherings.
Industry Features
Point and ClickNew technologies put the responsibility of order accuracy on your customers, freeing your crew to run a profitable store.
Improving the ExperienceSubway’s new chief technology officer works to answer the question of how to leverage technology to improve foodservice.
A Win for Wireless?Apple, Inc. hints at a possible move into wireless ordering, and quick-serves could benefit.
Texting SuccessSubway's mobile marketing is paying off in Seattle and Buffalo.
2007 Franchisee Technology Adoption SurveyThe adoption of new technology can be a contentious time in the franchisor/franchisee relationship. The results of the 2007 Franchisee Technology Adoption Survey can help.