Fund established to encourage pro athletes into franchising

September 16, 2014

More consumers seeking out restaurants for beverage offerings

September 16, 2014

Specialty beverages – from coffees to teas to craft beers – have been on an upswing in the restaurant industry for the past few years and more consumers are…

Doing well by doing good

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

When brands connect themselves and their customers to causes they love, everyone can benefit.

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with Olo

September 16, 2014

The partnership brings together Beanstalk's SaaS platform and Olo's digital ordering.

Burger 21 appoints first-ever corporate chef

September 16, 2014

Mike Remes, the mind behind the Bayou Burger and a soon-to-be-introduced fried green tomato burger, will be responsible for driving food innovation.

Blue Lemon signs master service agreement with WAND

September 16, 2014

The agreement will require all future Blue Lemon operators to use a WAND system to integrate POS and back office systems.

US Foods rolls out fall products

September 16, 2014

US Foods is rolling out several new product lines for fall, plus a new game app for diners.

Mood Media integrating location-based marketing capabilities

September 16, 2014

Mood Media is integrating a digital signal into its media players that will allow its customers to deliver location-based marketing content.

Top 100: People – Jim Mizes, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza

September 16, 2014

Jim Mizes, president and COO of Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, is number 22 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

NRA's Educational Foundation seeks neighbor, diversity nominations

September 15, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today it has begun accepting nominations for its 2015 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of…

Blaze Pizza sets its sights on Tennessee

September 15, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that it will make its debut in Tennessee in November with a new location in Knoxville.

What's ahead for Wingstop? Mobile payment

Wingstop is heavily invested in social media for engaging customers and driving sales. The next step: mobile payments.

Panda Express shopping Delaware locations

September 15, 2014

Panda Express is seeking to expand into Delaware with free-standing corporate-owned stores.

Jimmy John's sale rumored

September 15, 2014

Sources say Jimmy John's is considering selling a major stake in the company and has hired a boutique investment bank to advise on a potential deal.

Starbucks introducing three new single-source coffees for grocery stores

September 15, 2014

Shoppers will be able to choose from three new single-source Starbucks coffees rolling out to grocery stores in mid-September.

A confluence of factors pushing digital signage into the mainstream [infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Such technology decreases a customer's perceived wait time by up to 40 percent.

Infographic: Digital Signage: Drive-thru Technology for the Next Generation

This infographic explains why going digital is good for customers and great for restaurants.

Fro-yo, burgers, pizza concepts' growth indicate high demand

September 12, 2014

According to Inc. Magazine's annual list of privately-held companies, fast casuals are still setting the pace for the restaurant industry.

Top 100: People – Tom Ryan, Smashburger/Live Basil

September 12, 2014

Tom Ryan the creative mind behind Smashburger and Live Basil, is number 23 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

Togo's set to open in Atwater, Calif.

September 12, 2014

Togo's is opening its first restaurant in Atwater, California.