When is a brand good enough?

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

By now, most people in the industry have probably digested the results of Consumer Reports magazine's rating of 53 "fast-food chains." I was extremely proud…

Fast casual inspires marquee chefs

As more celebrity chefs open fast casual offshoots, is chef-inspired upscale going fast casual, or is it the other way around?

Chains honored for outstanding online ordering sales

July 17, 2011

ONOSYS Online Ordering announced the winners of its inaugural Spark Awards honoring clients for outstanding online ordering sales. To be considered for an…

Burke Corp. adds food technologist to R&D team

July 17, 2011

Burke Corporation has named Asia Haack as a food technologist in the meat manufacturer's Research and Development Department.

Webinar will discuss mobile's impact on retail, dining

July 17, 2011

Retail Customer Experience will host its "Webinar Roundtable: How Mobile will Re-invent Retail & Dining,"  July 28 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The one-hour…

Is it "what" or "who" you hire?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

One of the most critical —and sometimes frustrating — challenges managers face today is staffing. In the restaurant industry, being fully staffed with…

Zpizza joins NRA's healthy menu mission

July 14, 2011

Zpizza is the first pizza chain to sign up for the National Restaurant Association initiative encouraging restaurants to offer healthier menu options for kids.

Commentary: Social media: brand aid … or brand illusion?

Over the past few years, the noise from and about social media has grown louder and more confused, partly amped up by the proliferation of networking sites.

Menu-labeling tips for adults, kiddos

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The time is rapidly approaching when you will need to clearly disclose the calorie counts for every standardized item on your menus. You might not run the risk…

Saladworks further expands into Delaware

July 13, 2011

Saladworks has signed an agreement with franchisee Joe Mignone to open his third location in Delaware. The restaurant, scheduled to open this fall, expands the…

Menu engineers MenuTrinfo unveils new service

July 13, 2011

MenuTrinfo LLC has announced the addition of a new service offering to its growing portfolio of tools for restaurants and chefs seeking to respond to rising…

Panchero’s announces corporate changes

July 13, 2011

Panchero’s Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Barry Nelson as the company’s new vice president of operations. Nelson brings more than 25 years of…

NRA, Healthy Dining launch healthy menu initiative for kids

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Nineteen restaurant chains sign up as inaugural participants.

Corner Bakery Café launches “Get Fresh Recipe Contest”

July 12, 2011

To celebrate the summer season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, Corner Bakery Café has launched the “Get Fresh Recipe Contest” encouraging its Facebook fans…

Sale of Crispers finalized to Healthy Food Concepts

July 12, 2011

The sale of Crispers LLC, a Lakeland, Fla.-based, fast casual restaurant chain, has been finalized between Healthy Food Concepts LLC and Publix Super Markets.

Wall Street Investors Demand ROI - Return on Innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Return on Innovation (ROI), and not Return on Investment is the new demand (and expectation) of Wall Street Investors.

Starbucks unveils kiosk location, restructures international development team

July 11, 2011

A new Starbucks kiosk has opened inside the JW Marriott hotel in Indianapolis. The Starbucks kiosk is a new concept for the Seattle-based coffee brand and is…

OinkADoodleMoo signs franchisee

July 11, 2011

OinkADoodleMoo is getting an expansion boost from new franchise John Webb, who will open a new location in Troy, Ohio.

Duke Marketing to host Local Store Marketing University

July 11, 2011

Duke Marketing LLC, has announced the launch of its Local Store Marketing University (LSM-U), an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer’s…

Durbin Amendment final rule increases swipe-fee cap

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The NRA and others have expressed disappointment with the last minute interchange cap fee increase, accusing the Fed of succumbing to the banks' and card…