Revel announces EMV and PCI compatibility

January 14, 2013

Revel Systems today announced that its iPad POS system now provides EMV compatibility in preparation for upcoming deadlines for EMV certification and PCI…

U-Swirl acquires Aspen Leaf and Yogurtini fro-yo chains

January 14, 2013

U-Swirl Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafés, has acquired specific assets of Aspen Leaf Yogurt…

Jamba Juice introduces new store design, drive-thrus

January 14, 2013

Jamba Juice Company hasannounced the launch of a store format and design initiative that will transform the store layout and design across the entire concept…

Zaxby's reports data security breach

January 14, 2013

Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has announced that certain licensed locations have identified suspicious files on their systems that may have resulted in unauthorized…

Brazilian concept leaving mark on U.S.

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

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

Top 100: People - Paul Monteko

January 13, 2013

No. 15: Paul MontekoCEO, Stacked

Top 100: People - Al Bhakta

January 13, 2013

No.16 Al BhaktaCEO, Genghis Grill Concepts

ShopKeep POS iPad Mini Register Helps Merchants Move Through Lines Faster

Compact iPad® mini lets merchants ring customers up - even before they get to the counter.

Tossed guests creating New Year's resolution wraps

January 11, 2013

Tossed is celebrating the new year with a contest encouraging guests to create a wrap based on their New Year's resolution. For example, if your resolution is…

Study: Restaurants avoiding menu price increases

January 11, 2013

Chain restaurants, tasked with navigating both value-hungry customers and rising commodity prices, are showing little interest in significant menu price…

Fast casual pizza concept signs 5-unit deal

January 11, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own, fast casual pizza concept created by the founders of Wetzel's Pretzels, Elise and Rick Wetzel, has signed an…

Burger 21 hitting growth spurt

January 11, 2013

Burger 21, a new fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., recently announced that in 2012, it signed franchise…

Latest openings of Bennigan's feature new design

January 11, 2013

Bennigan's Franchising Company opened two new units in December featuring the brands' recent remodel additions, including a bar and an outside patio.

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.

Top 100: People - Keith Richards

January 10, 2013

No. 13: Keith RichardsFounder and pres, Taziki's Med Café

Top 100: People - Alan Hixon

January 10, 2013

No. 14: Alan HixonPresident, MOOYAH

What is the No. 1 reason for food truck failures?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

A business plan will force you to plan ahead, think about the competition, formulate a marketing strategy, define your management structure and plan your…

Sbarro introduces 'skinny' pizza, plans freestanding units

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 10, 2013

Sbarro has introduced a new, 270-calorie "Skinny Slice" offering. The trademarked Skinny Slice features roasted red and green bell peppers, Portobello…

Revention to introduce next generation POS terminal

January 10, 2013

Revention is set to roll out its next generation point-of-sale system — R3310 — on Feb. 18.

Former SVP of Morton's buys Go Roma

January 10, 2013

Ron DiNella, former senior vice president and chief financial officer of Morton's restaurants, has acquired Go Roma, a chain of six Italian restaurants based…