QSR

QSR is the business-to-business magazine for the limited-service restaurant segment, which includes: quick-service (fast food), fast-casual dining, snack shops.

(source: qsrmagazine.com)

Panera’s Chief Digital Officer: Biometric Payments Boost Consumer Loyalty
Panera’s Chief Digital Officer: Biometric Payments Boost Consumer Loyalty
March 27, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Panera is eCommerce-ifying its stores, leveraging digital to personalize the in-person experience. In an interview with PYMNTS, George Hanson, senior vice president and chief digital officer...

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Chick-fil-A Waters Down Rewards and Hopes Customers Stick Around
Chick-fil-A Waters Down Rewards and Hopes Customers Stick Around
March 20, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

With the inflation-related devaluation of restaurant rewards points, loyalty programs are losing power. Atlanta-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Chick-fil-A, which has more than 2,800 restaurants...

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McDonald’s Leverages Rewards App to Mitigate Inflationary Trade-Down
McDonald’s Leverages Rewards App to Mitigate Inflationary Trade-Down
January 31, 2023  |  Earnings

As consumers remain concerned about inflation, McDonald’s is seeing smaller orders and a trade-down to grocery. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant noted on a call...

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Starbucks’ DoorDash Expansion Showcases Necessity of Omnichannel Availability for QSRs 
Starbucks’ DoorDash Expansion Showcases Necessity of Omnichannel Availability for QSRs 
January 17, 2023  |  Mobile Commerce

Starbucks’ DoorDash partnership, which came after years of the coffeehouse chain holding out, is expanding. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant first announced its deal with the aggregator in...

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Restaurant Chains Tap Innovative Perks to Restore Customer Satisfaction
Restaurant Chains Tap Innovative Perks to Restore Customer Satisfaction
January 12, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Bucking the trend of trimming back loyalty programs and digital innovations could help restaurant chains retain customers. Inflation has affected consumers’ dining habits, leaving both...

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40% of First-Time Diners Try Independent Full-Service Restaurants
40% of First-Time Diners Try Independent Full-Service Restaurants
December 29, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

When trying out new eateries, consumers flock to independent full-service restaurants (FSRs). For the November edition of PYMNTS’ Restaurant Digital Divide study, “The 2022 Restaurant...

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Consumer Satisfaction With Food Pricing at QSRs Falls Again
Consumer Satisfaction With Food Pricing at QSRs Falls Again
December 21, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

Inflation-weary consumers are growing increasingly disappointed with quick-service restaurants’ (QSRs) food pricing. By the Numbers Research from the latest edition of PYMNTS’ Digital Divide study,...

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Restaurants Weigh Margin-Boosting Benefits of Digital-Only Locations
Restaurants Weigh Margin-Boosting Benefits of Digital-Only Locations
October 25, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurant brands around the world look to boost margins, many are turning to kiosks to dramatically reduce their labor needs. Quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant...

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The Three Things That Make a Good Fast Food Drive-Thru Great
The Three Things That Make a Good Fast Food Drive-Thru Great
October 11, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants’ labor challenges continue, putting pressure on both table service and delivery businesses, many eateries are turning to drive-thrus to drive sales and boost...

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