NRA 2012: PCI compliance

Jessica Welsh, marketing communications manager at VendorSafe, discusses the issue of PCI compliance for the restaurant industry during the 2012 NRA Show in…

Is your staff BYOD and policy free?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Only 30 percent of companies have a policy in place for managing personal mobile devices used by employees for work.

The most important issue facing restaurant owners today: tip reporting

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

I’ve worked many years for tips. I began my restaurant career when I was 14 (don’t tell the Labor department). I’ve been a busboy, a waiter, a bartender, and…

Qdoba improves operating margins

May 17, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. reported a profit of $21.6 million for the second quarter ended April 15, compared to $6.8 million for Q2 2011.

Fast casual segment rises above competition

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A new study conducted by market research firm Technomic has found that sales at the top 150 fast casual chains grew 8.4 percent in 2011. In comparison, 201…

Starbucks makes executive changes

May 16, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced several leadership changes to accelerate its innovation and growth. The company announced the following leadership moves…

Daphne's California Greek launches music program

May 16, 2012

After a successful soft launch beginning in late 2011, Daphne’s California Greek has officially unveiled a multi-platform, new music initiative to discover and…

Study: American dining out habits changing

May 16, 2012

A recent study by Harris Interactive measured how much Americans are dining out to gauge whether or not economic recovery is occurring.

Blurring of the lines between QSR and Fast Casual

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, Food IQ 

Centerbridge Partners commences tender offer outstanding shares of P.F. Chang's

May 15, 2012

In connection with a previously announced merger agreement entered into to acquire P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., Wok Parent LLC, Wok Holdings Inc. and Wok…

Togo's adds real estate manager to exec team

May 15, 2012

Togo's Inc. has announced that it has hired Zina Hyman as real estate manager for the company. Hyman most recently served as director of Leasing for Dasher…

Noodles & Company returns summer salads

May 15, 2012

Noodles & Company has introduced three summer salads to its limited-time menu. The salads are available at all Noodles & Company restaurants through…

NRA 2012: Culinary Concepts Group

Eric Justice with Culinary Concepts Group discusses culinary trends in the restaurant space. Operators are focusing on authentic ethnic flavors that span from…

Mobile: What your customers are using

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Panel discusses trends in the table and delivery service spaces as they apply to restaurant strategies.

2012 Top 100: Zoup! No. 4

May 15, 2012

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April sales set record at Fazoli's

May 14, 2012

New marketing and hospitality programs launched in early April, combined with a recently revamped menu, expanded service and a new unit design, have helped…

FREEBIRDS opens latest California unit

May 14, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced its opening in Elk Grove, Calif., bringing the number of locations in California to 14. To celebrate, FREEBIRDS will give…

Orange Leaf launches custom fro-yo app

May 14, 2012

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has launched My Orange Leaf, (www.myorangeleaf.com), an online microsite and accompanying update to its existing mobile app…

Dude, where's my regs?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Last July, the NRA and many other organizations suggested the FDA use flexibility for menu labeling stipulations as they apply to both chains and smaller…

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie debut in Walmart locations

May 14, 2012

Tasti D-Lite owner/operators Scott Hughes and Benton Tatum are expanding their portfolio to include a co-branded Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie inside…