Universal Plug n Play: New report on an old problem

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Universal Plug and Play should not be enabled if you are concerned about security.

Documentary hopes to inspire restaurant industry to get 'Back to basics'

The film aims to depict the restaurant industry's impact on the nation, economically and culturally, while urging a return to its roots, where a fry cook can…

NRA recognizes Buffalo Wild Wings for safe alcohol practices

March 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has awarded Buffalo Wild Wings with its 2013 VIBE Vista Operator Award for Best Responsible Alcohol Service Program. The…

Quail Digital upgrades headset system

March 22, 2013

Quail Digital, a wireless headset communication specialist, has extended the bandwidth on its Q Pro 5 drive-thru system. The system now operates on the new…

Jersey home to CUPS first franchise

March 22, 2013

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot, a beach-themed, self-serve fro-yo concept, has chosen Rockaway, N.J., as the city for its first franchise location. The new…

Executing a charitable program at your restaurant doesn’t have to be hard

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Philanthropy takes time and patience, but the benefits are tangible for a brand.

Starbucks expanding mobile, loyalty program after successful 2012

March 21, 2013

Starbucks executives touted the company's major growth in 2012 during today's annual meeting of shareholders. They also announced the expansion of the chain's…

What's in a number? Could be everything

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Making sure nutritional guideline numbers are spot on is both an honor and a core competency.

Marketing exec explains why cause marketing is a priority at sub chain

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Studies show that many consumers seek out dining choices based on an establishment's philanthropic efforts.

Technomic: Fast casuals leading restaurant growth

March 21, 2013

Eight of the 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains with sales above $2 million are from the fast casual sector, according to Technomic, which released today the…

Study claims NYC's proposed Styrofoam ban will add to foodservice costs

March 21, 2013

On the heels of a court ruling overturning the ban on large sodas, another proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration is under…

PeopleMatter acquires employment assessments provider

March 21, 2013

PeopleMatter announced it has acquired PeopleClues, a global provider of employment assessments. With the agreement, PeopleClues joins PeopleMatter as the…

Panda Express opening 100 units in 2013

March 21, 2013

Panda Express is celebrating its 30th anniversary with new menu items, including some healthy twists, and a commitment to growing the 1,600-unit brand…

NRA marketing exec group sets spring conference lineup

March 21, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Marketing Executives Group (MEG) has announced its line-up of speakers for its spring conference in Chicago. May 15-17. The…

Fast casual eatery partnering with local cheese provider

March 21, 2013

MAD Greens Inspired Eats, a Denver-based restaurant group, will make the switch from a national cheese purveyor to Colorado-based Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy…

Heartland, LevelUp partnering to take mobile payments mainstream

March 21, 2013

Mobile payments are going mainstream this year if Heartland Payment Systems and LevelUp have anything to say about it. Heartland, one of the nation's largest…

Chipotle withdraws Boy Scout sponsorship because of group's ban on gays

March 20, 2013

Because of the Boy Scouts of America's long-standing ban on gays, Chipotle Mexican Grill has pulled its sponsorship of Utah's Scout-O-Rama, according to the…

Menu development in a multiunit restaurant catering operation

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The assumption that menus are the same between dine-in, takeout and catering can be deadly to our brand and catering customer experience.

Red Lobster testing fast cas concept

March 20, 2013

Just a month after Applebee's extended its fast casual lunch concept to all stores in its home market of Kansas City, Mo., Red Lobster announced this week that…

Bellwether, Restaurant Insights merge to offer services to chain restaurants

March 20, 2013

Bellwether Food Group, a strategic planning, sales and brand consultancy firm, and Restaurant Insights, a market research company, are merging to create a new…