The veggie burger: 'Is what's for dinner'

A spike in vegetarianism is inspiring fast casuals to go gourmet with meatless options.

Protecting employees from workplace violence

In Panama City, Fla., a man called a local restaurant and threatened "to drive my truck through the building and kill everyone," following a domestic dispute…

Mobile marketing is easy to start

by Nash Sherchan — VP Marketing, iMediAd Hospitality

When you look at a mobile phone, do you see a new revenue source or a way to increase customers? If you are a restaurant owner, you should! Mobile marketing…

Fast casuals find flavor trends for fall

How fast casual restaurants are embracing new menu options for the season.

Burgers, brats and Mongolian Grill?

September 8, 2011

To celebrate football season, bd's Mongolian Grill is providing diners with tailgating fare, including burgers, brats and beer.

Burger 21 seeking franchisees

September 8, 2011

Owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. are ready to franchise its fast casual concept, Burger 21.

What is a mobile payment? [Infographic]

There's a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion being sown about mobile payments. (Even by well-meaning news organizations and reputable tech…

Wingstop lands in Kentucky

September 7, 2011

Wingstop has signed a four-store development agreement with longtime franchisee Eddie Williams to open its first restaurants in Kentucky beginning with a…

Bruegger's proves there is 'such a thing as free lunch'

September 7, 2011

Bruegger's bakeries throughout Minnesota have launched an incentive to spark online reservations. Customers will get a free Panini when they log onto the…

What's your motto: Einstein Bros. launches Facebook campaign

September 7, 2011

To celebrate the launch of two new latte flavors -- Vanilla Hazelnut Latte and White Chocolate Mocha – Einstein Bros. Bagels is launching a coffee motto…

Food truck segment speeding up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2011

The food truck has been gaining momentum since 2008, with some predicting a short-lived heyday. That has certainly not been the case, as new research by the…

Firehouse Subs loses trademark case, CEO plans appeal

Firehouse Subs recently lost a trademark case involving a Myrtle Beach, S.C., restaurant called Calli Baker's Firehouse Bar & Grill.

NPD Group: Millennials' influence on foodservice industry growing

September 6, 2011

Millennials made more than 13 billion of the 59 billion visits made to foodservice establishments in 2010 and spent $73 billion dollars, according to The NPD…

Smashburger hits Middle East

September 6, 2011

Smashburger today announced its first international development agreements to bring the "better burger" chain to the Middle East with locations set to open in…

VooDoo BBQ enters Florida market

September 6, 2011

VooDoo BBQ & Grill Franchise is taking its mojo to Florida, signing a 26-location agreement in Florida that will double the Louisiana-based company's…

Beautiful Brands adds fast casual bakery

September 6, 2011

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) announced today the addition of Tulsa-based Ludger’s Cakes to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise…

Firehouse Subs recognizes company standouts

September 6, 2011

Firehouse Subs acknowledged system-wide leaders during its third annual "Family Reunion" in July.

Philosophically Speaking

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

On occasion, I enjoy listening to the words of philosophers like Aristotle and Socrates or theologians such as Wesley or Spurgeon. But, hands down, the deep…

Chipotle opens second UK store

September 5, 2011

Chipotle's second London location is now open on Baker Street. The chain opened its first European store last year and now has more than 1,000 locations…

Asia welcomes Starbucks Via Ready Brew

September 5, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Company is expanding its VIA Ready Brew to Singapore, one of six additional Asia Pacific markets that will soon offer the coffee. By the end…