The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf adds five drinks to fall menu

September 3, 2014

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is adding three new flavors to its fall lineup: Butter Pecan Latte, Butter Pecan Ice Blended drink, and Pumpkin Chai Ice Blended…

Newk's adds three sandwiches to fall lineup

September 3, 2014

Newk's Eatery is adding the Newk's Pork Q, The Cuban and Newk's Turkey Avocado to its menu through November.

Wait time zero: The need for speed

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Restaurant efficiency experts cite the 7-second rule; a 7-second reduction in customer wait times increases a chain’s market share by as much as 1 percent.

Independent restaurants experience slowed traffic

September 2, 2014

The strength and marketing clout of major and small restaurant chains kept total restaurant industry traffic flat instead of declining in the April/May/June…

Pie Five Pizza launches Meatball Ricotta Pie

September 2, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has introduced its latest limited-time offer – the Meatball Ricotta Pie, featuring a smoked provolone and mozzarella blend, organic marinara…

Blaze Pizza adds nine franchise groups

September 2, 2014

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza announced that its 40th restaurant is set to open next month in San Diego. The company also announced it has signed nine new area…

Webinar - Competing with the Refrigerator: Understanding the Millennial Decline in Dining Out

Insights into Millennials at mealtime. Millennials are choosing to dine out 20 percent less than they did in 2007. Knowledge is power, and the key to turning…

Restaurants tap into the selfie trend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Selfies that include brand references are an implied testimonial, and brands are wise to tap into the trend.

Zaxby's offers free music downloads for movie partnership

September 2, 2014

Zaxby's will offer a free song download each week now through Sept. 28 as part of its promotional partnership with the movie 'The Identical.'

Starbucks trucks being tested on campuses

September 2, 2014

Starbucks is rolling out coffee trucks at three college campuses this fall: Arizona State University, James Madison University and Coastal Carolina.

Starbucks launches 'Branded Solutions' in MENA region

September 2, 2014

Starbucks has announced the launch of its ‘Branded Solutions’ program in its Middle East and North Africa region.

Smoothie King recognizes Franchisee of the Year

September 2, 2014

Smoothie King Franchises recognized David and Dawn Cotrone and their son David Cotrone, Jr.as its Franchisee of the Year during its annual conference in New…

Sharky's named 'Best Mexican Cuisine' for 5th time

September 2, 2014

The Los Angeles Daily News recently named Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill "Best Mexican Cuisine" for the fifth consecutive year.

Port City Java plans grand opening for first cafe in Jacksonville, N.C.

September 2, 2014

Port City Java opened its newest café at 102 Marine Blvd. in Jacksonville, N.C.

Peet's Coffee & Tea expands in Chicago

September 2, 2014

Peet's Coffee & Tea announced the opening of 16 new stores in a phased rollout across the market this fall.

Ed Hardy co-founder opens Juice It Up! franchise

September 2, 2014

Juice It Up! has opened its newest location in at 1120 Hermosa Ave. in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Farmer Boys launches Children's Hospital fundraising campaign

September 2, 2014

Farmer Boys will raise money for the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital-LLUCH throughout the month of September.

Einstein Bros. rolls out fall menu

September 2, 2014

Einstein Bros. is bringing back its pumpkin bagel and other fall menu items.

Big Smoke Burger opens second U.S. location in New York City

September 2, 2014

Big Smoke Burger recently opened its second U.S. location on 7th Avenue in New York City.

Front Burner Brands adds general counsel

August 29, 2014

Front Burner Brands, Inc. has hired Bud Culp to fill its newly-created General Counsel role.