Tropical Smoothie Café continues Camp Sunshine support

May 24, 2011

Tropical Smoothie Café is offering its customers an opportunity to support its long-term charity partner, Camp Sunshine. The national franchise company will…

Vendor Safe, FastCasual.com release PCI Guide: FAQ

May 24, 2011

Vendor Safe Technologies, a provider of PCI compliant solutions and network security, has teamed up with FastCasual.com to present the “PCI Guide: Frequently…

Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 24, 2011

Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.

Panera Bread franchisee to build Canadian presence

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 24, 2011

Covelli Enterprises, the franchise operator of 190 Panera Bread locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, has plans to open…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

NRA 2011: Technology pavilion highlights

From tablet kiosks to digital menu boards, restaurateurs have a lot of technology to understand. Here’s some of what they saw at the International Restaurant…

Tossed signs franchise agreement for five new Boston locations

May 23, 2011

Tossed, offering garden salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement authorizing the development of five new…

Street food: Urban foraging

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?” Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn’t as if…

Bombay Bowl opens another location in Denver

May 22, 2011

Colorado-based fast casual concept Bombay Bowl has announced that it has opened a second location in Denver at 6th Avenue and Broadway. This is the concept's…

NRA 2011: McCafé digital menu board project largest in world

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

McDonald's, Stratacache discuss the benefits of having the digital platform in place.

NRA 2011: Kitchen Innovation pavilion

Each year, NRA features products it has awarded for advancing equipment for the restaurant operator. Here are some of our favorites for 2011.

NRA 2011: Kitchen Innovation pavilion shows green, more

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From vegetable washers to the Coca-Cola Freestyle, the technology is diverse.

NRA 2011: Colin Powell’s keynote focuses on leadership, change

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 21, 2011

Retired general and former Secretary of State’s speech mixes humor with diplomacy.

NRA 2011: Oregon in Chicago highlights local bounty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 20, 2011

Oregon in Chicago has become an NRA Show tradition among attendees and continues to highlight the growing trend of traceability from farm to fork. Traceability…

Jamba Inc. adds to board of directors

May 19, 2011

Jamba Inc.'s stockholders have elected Fritzi Woods to its board of directors. Also, the board has appointed Woods as an independent member of its Audit…

Boloco to deploy MonkeyMedia Software catering platform

May 19, 2011

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of strategy, education and software services for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced a deal with Boloco to deploy…

Smashburger opens fourth Chicago-area restaurant

May 19, 2011

Smashburger is bringing its “better burgers” to Darien, Ill., through the chain’s fourth Chicago-area restaurant. The Darien location will open May 25 and is…

MICROS and VeriFone partner on NFC POS for hospitality

May 19, 2011

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of hardware and software solutions for the hospitality industry, and point of sale provider VeriFone Systems Inc., have…

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

Three Strategies to Make Digital Menu Boards Stand Out in a Crowd

Maximizing an investment in a digital menu board means more than simply displaying prices.