NRA’s restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2011

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained…

SmartMenu offers diners customized meals based on dietary needs

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurant operators are pleased with the efficiency, customer response and ROI.

NRA 2011: Food safety legislation on the horizon

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New regulations on imports, locally-grown produce go into effect beginning in 2012.

NRA 2011: NEC's digital sign for drive-thru

The ultra-large set of panels is found at various McDonald's locations across the United States. The deployment was the largest in the world.

Where have all the super fruits gone?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

There are countless TV shows investigating what happened to former child stars and …Where Are They Now! They go something like this;

NRA 2011: Mixer promises consistent dough

Thinking Foods believes it has developed the ultimate solution for dough that comes out right, every time.

NRA 2011: Vision 360's take on two hot trends

Michelle Bushey, Vision 360's design director, discusses the increase in build-your-own concepts and the growth of tech in the kitchen.

NRA 2011: Health care and other issues discussed

Scott DeFife, the Association's EVP for policy and government affairs, talks about health care and other high-profile issues affecting the restaurant industry.

NRA 2011: Reaction to the threat of higher swipe fees

NRA's Scott DeFife, EVP of policy and government affairs, talks about the Durbin Amendment and its implications for the restaurant and retail industries.

NRA 2011: Taking the POS for a walk

Micros executives show a tablet, web-based mobile POS solution ideal for line-busting, table-side browsing.

Positive Growth, optimism prevalent at 2011 NRA Show

May 26, 2011

The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 4th annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event (IWSB) showed positive…

It's time to feel good!

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

The latter part of May is always a busy time of year on my calendar. During the waning days of spring, there is a convergence of our Firehouse Subs Public…

NRA 2011: Qdoba on the success of street food

Qdoba's head of strategic product development talks about street food and why it's becoming a fast-casual trend.

NRA 2011: nClosure and the iPad as kiosk

nClosure spokesman Dan McCain and Poslavu's Travis Kellerman discuss the challenges and benefits of employing iPads as self-service devices.

UFood Restaurant Group to develop in Puerto Rico

May 25, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced a contract with franchisee Manuel Rivera to develop and operate eight UFood Grills in Puerto Rico. The first unit is…

Corner Bakery Café to reward top three fans

May 25, 2011

To mark Corner Bakery Café's 20th anniversary on Nov. 15, the chain has launched its "Three Biggest Fans" contest, awarding three winners free Corner Bakery…

Sodexo launches Jazzman’s mobile ordering app

May 25, 2011

Sodexo's launch of the company's latest m-commerce solution — two new mobile apps — will eliminate wait times, increase customer engagement and build brand…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot

After its inaugural year in 2010, the National Restaurant Association Show's Food Truck Spot more than doubled in exhibitors and enthusiasm this year.

NRA survey finds more restaurants recycling

May 24, 2011

Roughly two-thirds of the nation’s restaurateurs have recycling programs as part of their sustainability efforts, according to a new study conducted by the…

Nature’s Table Café to open in Florida, California and Carolina markets

May 24, 2011

Nature’s Table Café has signed two new franchise agreements to open restaurants in Orange County, California and in South Carolina. The chain also will be…