Massive winter storm forces restaurant closures

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If power outages last through Valentine's Day, businesses will take an even bigger hit, as the holiday is a high-traffic occasion.

CEO of Muscle Maker Grill pumped about growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A focus on healthy food and customer service has fueled the chain's growth.

Restaurant Rescue: 4 tips for flipping a failing restaurant

If your establishment is struggling, despite a terrific location, exciting concept, appealing menu and outstanding quality of food and service, perhaps it’s…

Responsive web design: Restaurants' No. 1 competitive advantage

Visitors want more from your mobile website. More than 50 percent of those surveyed said they feel annoyed when they visit a website that is not mobile…

Schlotzsky's comeback story: The days of bankruptcy are long gone

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Schlotzsky's President Kelly Roddy discusses how the chain's rebranding helped to put it back on top.

Boston Market exec goes 'Undercover' to study operations

The chain's chief brand officer discusses her appearance on "Undercover Boss" and the restaurant's recent rebranding efforts.

Digital commerce takes on Super Bowl

While this age of digital commerce shows incredible promise, restaurants must make sure that they are truly going digital in the right way.

Demand for chicken wings flying high on Super Bowl Sunday

Americans will eat more than 1.23 billion wing portions during Super Bowl weekend.

Smashburger debuts restaurant makeover

The chain celebrated its 200th opening this month by debuting a new interior design.

McAlister's Frank Paci planning for growth in 2013

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

High-quality food and service have propelled the brand's growth.

Disrupting restaurant operations: Why ShiftNote could explode in 2013

New tech may help restaurant managers communicate better with their staff.

Long Range exec: Why technology is a differentiator in fast casual segment

Successful restaurants are using new technologies, including Table Tracker, to differentiate themselves within the Fast Casual industry.

Healthy menu innovations trump diet fads

Dietary preferences, like gluten-free and vegan, and diet programs, like Paleo and Weight Watchers, have inspired restaurants to offer healthier options.

PayPal brings digital wallet to NCR's restaurant merchants

This deal is of particular importance for PayPal because of the scope of NCR's point-of-sale footprint across the restaurant industry.

How distributed marketing will expand brand presence

With a distributed marketing model, the local restaurateur has access to designs created by corporate marketers, and have a greater ability to customize…

Brazilian concept leaving mark on U.S.

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A Giraffas executive describes the chain's strategy for taking on America.

Starbucks resuable cups: A redemption story

The Seattle-based coffee chain has introduced reusable cups, but it may be a challenge to get customers to remember to bring the cups back into the store.

Why 'health casual' is gaining traction overseas

The demand for a tasty, health-conscious concept is very high in the Middle East.

The right prescription: Mobile payments go digital (commentary)

Mobile payments, like all new technologies, "need to be more like painkillers (must-haves), than vitamins (nice-to-haves)."

Restaurants surveyed for 2013 food trend predictions

Vegetables are expected to take on a starring role for a change.