Sales relationships critical for successful catering program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Managers should focus on training, tracking tools, time management and effective strategies.

Hot Italian serves up high style sustainability

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

While the restaurant industry is among the slowest to go green, Hot Italian proves LEED certification is red hot.

Trending Now: The growth of see-through food

How consumer desires for menu authenticity and transparency is effecting menu development in a big way.

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.

Restaurant concepts expand on foreign shores

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

With their sites set on international ground, restaurant chains prove it’s a small world, after all.

Genghis Grill’s HealthKwest gives chain energy boost

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Genghis Grill's HealthKwest campaign yielded social media growth.

Rising food costs are a manageable challenge

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Record industry sales in March indicate a continued need for consumer focus.

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

Nutritional calculators: The diner's guide to healthy eating

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are embracing consumers' demand to know more.

Tasti D-Lite SNAPs into social media loyalty program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New platform offers effortless customer incentives through automatic check-ins.

Follow the leader: Menu development for kids

By Cari Price

Decoded: the National Menu Labeling Law

By Lara Baldwin

Pizza Executive Summit 2011 announces speakers, agenda

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The Pizza Executive Summit, an exclusive executive-only event produced by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, has finalized its keynote…

Restaurant owner talks self-service

David Jones, owner of the Blazing Onion Burger Company, is testing self-service options in his newest location.

Commentary: Commercial real estate market rebounding

Asking rents for retail space are at 5-year lows and landlords want to fill their space with qualified tenants.

Macro trends to shift thinking in fast casual

More modern and creative cuisine and beverages to make fast casual menu appearances.

Spicy Pickle growth prospects sweeten for 2011

No longer sour, the chain will open a new prototype location this month.

CIT Group: Expect M&A to pick up in 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Private equity firms attracted to strong growth potential.

Commentary: Restaurants and the new calorie police

It is too early to completely reformulate consumer favorites into healthier items, but not too early for some menu evolution.