Experts warn of impending food price increases

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Effects of the 2012 summer drought and a possible sequester are expected to contribute to trend.

Will mobile tech be the death of cash registers?

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Fast Casual Senior Editor Cherryh Butler spoke to a number of companies providing tablet solutions that predict they'll eventually replace cash registers.

How social media can take your brand to the next level

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Eat Drink Promote founder outlined the Four Pillars of Social Media at NAPICS, said Google+ will be big in five years.

NAPICS '13: Is 'better pizza' the next fast casual category?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The keynote presentation at The North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus, Ohio, focused on trends in pizza and ice cream.

Video: Expert on Millennials shares tips on how to reach them

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials want to co-create your product and share it with their friends.

3 ways to keeping customers loyal in the off-season

The real goal in implementing loyalty strategies is to transition satisfied customers into passionate brand advocates.

Why former Burger King president invested in Giardino Gourmet Salads

Julio Ramirez shares his plans for the chain and what type of franchisees he's seeking to help him grow the brand.

President Obama proposes to increase minimum wage to $9

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

State of the Union address touches on immigration reform, health care regulations and other topics that directly affect the restaurant industry.

Plenty of 'Hot' and 'Cool' at NAFEM '13

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New products featured at this year's show included labor and energy-efficient features, food safety characteristics, life cycle costs and more.

Sweetgreen hoping mobile payment app will hit guests' sweet spot

Fast casual chain is putting its guests on a credit card diet.

5 ways restaurants can use video to increase customer spend

High-quality video showcases food and drink consumers can taste with their eyes, providing them with a more in-depth feel of a restaurant's atmosphere and…

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.