Glass is half full hiring: it’s all about perspective

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Giving an applicant's previous experience a lot of weight in hiring decisions may seem like the prudent approach, but when it comes to finding a right-fit…

Listen, learn and leverage

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

The voice of the consumer is louder and more far-reaching than ever thanks to the proliferation of the Internet and social media. For fast casual operators…

Togo's opens in Tracy, Calif.

July 15, 2012

Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced the opening of its newest location in Tracy, Calif. The restaurant is owned by local resident Byron Bogaard, an existing…

Will Instagram become a more effective marketing tool than Facebook?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

How major chains are using the photo-sharing site to engage with loyal customers.

Greenz expands to Houston

July 15, 2012

Dallas-based Greenz has signed on with franchisee Kimberly Taylor to open a location in Houston.

Vacumet launches compostable alternative to foil packaging

July 13, 2012

Vacumet Corp. has launched its new compostable metallized packaging papers, geared toward the quick-service and fast casual restaurant segments. The new papers…

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie waive franchise fees for military veterans

July 13, 2012

Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie are waiving 100 percent of the franchise fee for military veterans through the remainder of 2012.

Top 100: Burger Lounge No. 21

July 12, 2012

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Qdoba joins KidsLive Well

July 12, 2012

Qdoba Mexican Grill has joined the National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program as the organization celebrates its one-year anniversary.

Dickey's adds locations in Louisiana

July 12, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has a location in Houma, La., and a new location slated to open in Shreveport later this year.  In addition, they have tapped industry…

Wingstop forms advertising co-ops in Phoenix, San Diego and Denver

July 12, 2012

Wingstop has formed advertising cooperatives in Phoenix, San Diego and Denver and named DB&M Media as its agency of record for the newly created co-ops.

LevelUp eliminates merchant fees

July 12, 2012

Mobile payment startup LevelUp is throwing down the gauntlet to other payment networks. It's eliminating all transaction fees charged to merchants who accept…

Aspiring food truck operators to battle during Food Network show

July 12, 2012

Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race is returning for its third season Aug. 19, with host Tyler Florence.

Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Five FAQs About Music Licensing for Restaurants

Adding tunes has numerous upsides, but if licensed improperly — or not at all, legal danger awaits.

Panera Bread readies for Q2 earnings

July 11, 2012

Panera Bread Company will report its fiscal 2012 second quarter results after the market close July 24, 2012.

Crispers restaurants sign endorsement deal with Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin

July 11, 2012

Lakeland, Fla.-based Crispers Restaurants has officially signed a one-year endorsement deal with U.S. Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin. As part of the deal…

McAlister's Deli continues free tea promotion

July 11, 2012

McAlister’s Deli is holding its annual Free Tea Day on July 26. Guests who visit any of the participating McAlister’s Deli locations will get a free 32-ounce…

The service sucked, but that new logo looks great

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

A great marketing campaign is only part of the equation for a successful business.

Food associations voice opposition to new dairy supply program

July 11, 2012

Several national food trade associations have voiced their opposition to a new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in…