Thanksgiving and giving thanks

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

An often overlooked trend in the restaurant industry is giving back.

Corner Bakery Cafe raises record amount for No Kid Hungry

November 22, 2011

With the help of guests across the nation, Corner Bakery Cafe raised more than $268,000 during the 2011 Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry.

FREEBIRDS rolls out Monster Nachos

November 22, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has rolled out new Monster Nachos for a limited time. The item sells for $8.95 and comes with either chicken, steak or carnitas.

Restaurants launch holiday menus, promotions

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How fast casual chains are appealing to holiday diners through charity partnerships and limited-time offers.

CETW: ExaDigm's mobile POS system

ExaDigm's David Graybeal discusses the connectivity and PCI compliance of the NX2200 mobile POS system, suitable for retail and foodservice applications.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Beverage trends

McAlister's Annica Kreider represents her fellow panelists in this interview about beverage trends as discussed at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: the iPad as hiring tool

Patrick Renna from fast-casual concept Boloco advocates providing prospective employees with a tablet to fill out a job application. Here's why.

The Stuff of Leaders - Part IV

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Superior training is something that is critical to every successful team, whether on the battlefield, the football field, or the kitchen of your restaurant.

Fazoli's hosting Black Friday lunch deal

November 21, 2011

Fazoli's is anticipating what is predicted to be the biggest Black Friday ever by offering a deal for hungry shoppers. On Nov. 25, customers will receive a $…

Jack in the Box reports Q4 profit, beats expectations

November 21, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 2, 2011, compared with net earnings…

bd's Mongolian Grill launches Holiday Feastival menu

November 21, 2011

Through Dec. 31, bd's Mongolian Grill will host its "Holiday Feastival" promotion with special features such as beef tenderloin, lamb, cheese tortellini and…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Staying in line with PCI

Brad Cyprus, from Vendor Safe Technologies, and Jeremy Gibeault, of Firehouse Subs, share take-aways from their Fast Casual Executive Summit session on the…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Digital signage ROI

Joseph Grove with FastCasual.com speaks with Rodrick Glass from Allure Global about his presentation at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit. Rodrick spoke on…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Busting some myths

Joseph Grove with FastCasual.com interviews Suzy Badaracco--toxicologist, trend-spotter and registered dietician--after spoke about food and flavor trends at…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Future foodservice consumers

Joseph Grove of FastCasual.com speaks with John Weber, vice president of LEK Consulting, about the new foodservice consumer. Weber was a presenter at the 201…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Just what is sustainability?

Joseph Grove of FastCasual.com speaks with Tamara Barnett, ethnographic research manager for The Hartman Group, about the true meaning of sustainability.

An American Food Culture: Rising and Thriving

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, FoodIQ 

Pizza Inn opens third Pie Five Pizza Co.

November 20, 2011

Pie Five Pizza Co., the new fast casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its third unit in Dallas. Today, the company will host the grand…

Seattle's Best plans Black Friday giveaway

November 20, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is delivering a perk to those who have to work this Black Friday, Nov. 25: free coffee.

Study: Daily deal promotions generate new customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many concerns about offering such deals are overstated.