Panera Bread deploys WhenToManage solution for back of house

May 29, 2014

WhenToManage, a cloud-based software platform, announced today that it has provided a full license of its software to Panera Bread.  

Einstein Noah’s COO announces resignation

May 29, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group announced that Manny Hilario, chief operating officer, has tendered his resignation to the company. His departure will come in…

LRS launches Table Tracker system to expedite orders

May 29, 2014

Long Range Systems has launched Table Tracker 3.0, a table location system that identifies where guests are sitting so restaurants can deliver food faster.

Villa Enterprises’ brands showcase new LTOs

May 29, 2014

Three of Villa Enterprises’ restaurant concepts — Green Leaf’s, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and South Philly Steaks & Fries — have launched new…

Smoothie King plans 900 new stores in next four years

May 29, 2014

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. announced it is offering reduced royalties and free equipment to franchisees who sign an area development agreement for a minimum…

Revel Systems launches tablet POS for drive-thru operations

May 29, 2014

Revel Systems has introduced a tablet POS specifically created for the drive-thru. The Video Drive-Through POS operates with three iPad devices, including…

Starbucks jumping into burger space via La Boulange concept

May 29, 2014

Starbucks’ La Boulange bakery-café concept will open a Los Angeles unit on June 11 that will be aimed toward the dinner crowd. According to the Associated…

LYFE Kitchen spreads to Dallas market

May 29, 2014

LYFE Kitchen will open three restaurants in the Dallas market this summer, including Plano on June 13, Preston Center on June 27, and West Village on July 25.

Are you ready to add off-premise catering to your business?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Catering should never be an afterthought; it's a lot of work and it reflects your reputation and brand.

Teriyaki Madness CEO discusses the drivers behind the company's growth

Teriyaki Madness is set to triple its current footprint.

How the entrepreneurial spirit can lead to new heights

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Every successful brand in the multiunit restaurant community began with an entrepreneur who had vision and passion.

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express plan 10 cobranded locations in Singapore

May 28, 2014

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Cafe have signed a development deal with Eftech Lifestyle SDN BHD to bring 10 cobranded locations to Singapore. According to a news…

Corner Bakery eyes Seattle and Vegas for expansion

May 28, 2014

Corner Bakery Café has signed two multiunit development agreements with California-based businessman Anil Yadav, CEO of JIB Management, who plans to open 1…

Caribou Coffee recognized for loyalty marketing innovation

May 28, 2014

Caribou Coffee is one of five companies that received a COLLOQUY Recognizes award, honoring programs and companies that “exemplify the most innovative…

Boneheads announces overseas debut with Pakistan agreement

May 28, 2014

Boneheads Grilled Fish and Chicken has announced its entry overseas, with a franchise development agreement to open five locations in Pakistan. With two…

Report: Taste and cost continue to be gluten-free barriers for consumers

May 28, 2014

Although just 11 percent of U.S. households follow a gluten-free diet, about 25 percent of consumers believe that gluten-free is good for everyone, according…

CaliBurger plans 25-unit development in Saudi Arabia

May 28, 2014

CaliBurger announced that it will open its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in 2014 as part of a 25- unit development plan. The opening will take place in the…

Einstein Noah launches summer menu

May 28, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has rolled out its new seasonal menu to kick off summer. The menu is available at all Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah’s New York…

Orange Leaf FroYo enters China

May 28, 2014

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt announced it will open its first stores in China sometime this year. The first two stores will be located in Shanghai and were…

Images from the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers gala

Representatives from some of the top 50 brands listed in this year's Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers were on hand at the annual gala last week in…