How state regulations could transform allergen awareness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Teach your staff how to identify and respond to a possible allergic reactions.

PizzaRev adds Coca-Cola Freestyle machine

February 18, 2014

Coca-Cola Freestyle will soon make its debut at all PizzaRev locations. According to a news release, PizzaRev has signed a new multi-year agreement with The…

Five ways to get the best out of Generation Y employees

Like the Baby Boomers before them, Gen Y employees will reshape the working world.

Boston Market cutting salt

February 18, 2014

Consumers often have to take restaurants' health claims with a grain of salt; however, that may prove difficult at Boston Market, according to a company press…

Ichor Restaurant Group takes customer loyalty mobile

February 18, 2014

Ichor Restaurant Group, a multi-brand operator and franchisor of 13 restaurant brands, will be the first Ohio-based chain to employ the Punchh mobile CRM suite…

YoFRESH opens in Orlando

February 18, 2014

A new YoFresh Yogurt Café opened last week in Orlando at 13651 Hunters Oak Drive under the direction of Franchisee Ayman Ismail, according to a company press…

Two airport bars going fast casual with tableside iPad ordering

February 18, 2014

Concessions International will open two new bar concepts at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport this week, both with iPad-enabled ordering…

Kids' Menus: Evolution or Revolution?

The restaurant industry is taking baby steps in the right direction, but more can be done to help kids make better choices.

Uncle Maddio's plans 35 openings in 2014

February 17, 2014

Atlanta-based Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint announced that it grew by 250 percent in 2013 — from seven to 18 units. The concept, which first opened five years ago…

WAND's food truck digital signage solution recognized at DSE

February 17, 2014

WAND Corp. won gold at the 2014 Digital Signage Expo for its digital menu board solution for food trucks. According to a news release, judges voted for WAND's…

Fuddruckers opening in Chile

February 17, 2014

Houston-based Fuddruckers has finalized a new franchise agreement that will expand its Latin American footprint, according to a company press release. An…

Chipotle debuts comedy series

February 17, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill today debuts its original comedy series, "Farmed and Dangerous" on Hulu and Hulu Plus. The four-episode series marks Chipotle's first…

Snappy Salads opens seventh location

February 17, 2014

Dallas-based Snappy Salads opened its seventh location today in Irving, Texas, combining all the elements that define the brand experience, according to a…

Barberitos breaks 50 franchised locations

February 17, 2014

Barberitos has released its 2013 Yearly Sales Report, which stated that the company experienced record-breaking growth for the year with a 25 percent…

Tin Drum buys six franchised restaurants

February 17, 2014

Tin Drum Asiacafé has completed the purchase of six franchised restaurants in Atlanta from three of its franchisees, establishing Atlanta as a cornerstone…

Kneaders opens third Phoenix unit

February 17, 2014

Residents of the Phoenix suburb of Ahwatukee, Ariz., will soon have a Kneaders in their neighborhood when a new unit opens Thursday at 4730 East Ray Road in…

Dutch mobile payment company hoping to help US restaurateurs save on processing fees

Most mobile payments are usually for low amounts but use a processing infrastructure designed 40 years when payments were high.

Leveraging your network for effective marketing strategies

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If you thank your loyal customers and show you appreciate them, most of the time they will return.

Technomic, IRI create joint data analysis venture

February 14, 2014

Information Resources Inc. and Technomic announced a joint service offering aimed at providing a holistic view of the food industry.

Starbucks debuts in Brunei

February 14, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company today announced two milestones in Southeast Asia, opening its first store in Brunei — the company's 64th global market — and its 100th…