Mindshare Technologies announces text analytics tool for customer comments, reviews

January 31, 2014

Mindshare Technologies, a provider of cloud-based Voice of the Customer (VoC) technologies, has announced the general availability of Comment Poster, a new…

Yogurtland to celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day with freebies

January 31, 2014

Yogurtland will celebrate its third annual National Frozen Yogurt Day Feb. 3, by offering guests free yogurt and toppings from 4 to 7 p.m. Guests will receive…

Waste not, want not, profit more

It is ironic that management looks to get the last penny out of vendors, yet fail to see the cost from waste.

Chipotle reports solid growth in Q4

January 30, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill today reported that revenue increased 20.7 percent to $844.1 million and comparable restaurant sales were up 9.3 percent during Q4…

Truth time: Fast casual leaders answer your questions

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEOs discuss everything from marketing and growth to washable dishes and conumer analytics.

Mill Hardware acquired by foodservice supply company

January 30, 2014

Diversified Foodservice Supply Inc. has acquired Mill Hardware & Food Service Inc. in a bid to scale to the organization and improve the customer offering…

FARE expands foodservice allergy training with MenuTrinfo partnership

January 30, 2014

Food Allergy Research & Education has announced a partnership with MenuTrinfo, a provider of nutritional analysis and allergen training, to offer the…

Survey finds food cost increases will beef up menu prices

January 30, 2014

A recent survey from SpenDifference found that American chain restaurants plan to increase menu prices as part of a move to offset higher food costs.

NRA names new officers, board members

January 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today the election of officers to its board of…

Maui Wowi appoints new leaders

January 30, 2014

Maui Wowi today announced the appointment of Justin Livingston to VP of Business Development, a newly created position at the company. Livingston has been with…

la Madeleine opens in Texas riverwalk

January 30, 2014

Flower Mound's downtown Riverwalk Market in Texas now has a la Madeleine Country French Café. The café sits at 2500 Cross Timbers Rd Suite #150 and offers…

QSR International selects Punchh's mobile CRM suite

January 30, 2014

Punchh announced it has been selected by QSR International to provide its mobile CRM suite throughout the 145-unit, multi-brand enterprise. According to a news…

Wingstop reports record-breaking 2013

January 30, 2014

With the opening of 74 new restaurants as well as development agreements representing 182 domestic and 35 international new units, Wingstop Restaurants has…

Woody's Bar-B-Q unveils healthy menu

January 30, 2014

Authentic Southern barbecue may not be the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of dieting, but  Woody's Bar-B-Q hopes to change that impression. The…

The “A”-List: Cutting-Edge Cool with Avocados from Mexico

Welcome to The “A”-List, your chef-led guide to menu inspiration featuring every season’s all-star ingredient, fresh Avocados from Mexico. Executive Chef and…

Starbucks promotes within chain to allow CEO to focus on innovation

January 30, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced a new leadership structure that will allow CEO Howard Schultz to focus on "innovation and next generation retailing and…

Digital ordering’s next wave: Surge pricing

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

A flight to Denver during ski season is bound to be more expensive than the same flight in July, just as a bottle of Champagne is pricier in late December, and…

Venga, Ctuit partner for operational IT

January 29, 2014

Venga, a data-driven guest management software provider for restaurants, and Ctuit, a provider of business intelligence software, announced a partnership that…

NRA: Obama's minimum wage increase isn't the silver bullet

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA: Obama's call for minimum wage increase will limit opportunities for teens and entry-level workers.

Butterball Foodservice introduces turkey breast filets

January 29, 2014

Butterball Foodservice is addressing an increased demand for healthful menu options by launching new 4-ounce turkey breast filets. According to a news release…