Canadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent

September 26, 2013

The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…

California commits to $10 minimum wage

September 26, 2013

On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law increasing the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour, the highest in the country. The increase…

Caribou Coffee kicks off campaign to fight breast cancer

September 26, 2013

On Sept. 28, Caribou Coffee will kick off its 18th annual Caribou Coffee Amy's Blend program to fight breast cancer.

Restaurant cash advance loan company launches

September 26, 2013

A new company, RestaurantCashAdvanceLoans.com, has launched with an objective of making credit availability faster and easier for restaurant operators.

6 ways tablets have changed dining out

Tablets are here to stay and are having a transformational effect on the experiences that restaurants are providing.

LRS Releases Study Results on Average Restaurant Wait Times

Study: Average Restaurant Patron Waits 23 Minutes During Busy Times

Smashburger honors top operators and franchisees

September 25, 2013

Smashburger has announced the recipients of its annual awards, including Franchisee of The Year, which were presented to seven franchise groups and corporate…

Former Starbucks exec named Pret A Manger's U.S. president

September 25, 2013

Pret A Manger has announced Robert Naylor as president of U.S. operations. Naylor comes to Pret with more than 30 years of retail experience, most recently…

Franchise Association releases new Obamacare guide

September 25, 2013

The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…

Jersey Mike's honored for Certified Angus Beef promotions

September 25, 2013

Jersey Mike's has been recognized for leading promotions of the Certified Angus Beef brand on menu boards, social media and advertising, according to a…

Robeks posts 21 months of sales increases

September 25, 2013

Robeks has reported 21 consecutive months of same-store sales increases. Through August, average store revenue is up 9 percent compared to 2012, according to…

Infographic: 'This Mobile Life'

Smartphones have become the technology of choice for consumers searching for, ordering from and connecting with restaurants.

Intuit, Square announce POS, accounting integration

September 25, 2013

Intuit and Square have announced a seamless integration between Square and QuickBooks. Built on Intuit's open platform, the integration will enable small…

Mediterranean fast casual adds quinoa

September 25, 2013

Zoës Kitchen has added quinoa to its menu in the The Quinoa Salad.

Investor group acquires equity in The Coffee Bean

September 25, 2013

Advent International announced that it has partnered with CDIB Capital to acquire a significant equity position in International Coffee & Tea LLC, which…

Swipely manages $1B in annual sales

September 25, 2013

Swipely is now managing more than $1 billion in annual sales for merchants across 29 states, just one year since entering the payments space, according to a…

Developing Additional Revenue in Restaurant Kitchens

Innovations help make operations more efficient and effective.

How to turn negative reviews into positive sales

If handled correclty, negative word of mouth may actually indicate brand passion and lead to increased sales.

NRA creates new financial services position

September 24, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has named Jim Higgins as vice president of Payments and Financial Services. In this newly created position, Higgins will…

Diner goes fast casual to stay relevant

September 24, 2013

In an effort to compete with the increasing popularity of fast casual restaurants, Irvine, Calif.-based Ruby Restaurant Group is testing a new dinette concept…