Cowboy Chicken debuts Country Peach Tea

March 21, 2014

Cowboy Chicken has introduced the newest member of its "Nearly Famous" tea program. The restaurant's program, which includes seasonal options like Southern…

Using mobile to retain staff, improve customer service

Mobile devices that employees already use can give companies a better way to connect with their frontline employees.

Podcast: Studying consumer psychology to create enticing restaurants

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #032 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Geraldine Blanchot, co-founder of Pattern Pod.

Verifone, XPIENT partner for mobile payment solution for limited-service restaurants

March 20, 2014

VeriFone Systems Inc. and XPIENT Solutions have partnered to provide a payment-as a service solution for the limited-service restaurant market.

NRA Show 2014 keynote to feature a little Magic (Johnson)

March 20, 2014

Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson has been selected to provide the keynote address at the 2014 National Restaurant Association Show May 18 at Chicago's…

Donper launches mobile app to train frozen yogurt operators

March 20, 2014

Donper America has introduced a customer-exclusive Android application that focuses on training and support for soft serve machine operators.

Why the restaurant and retail industries should consider modular construction

by Greg Swistak

The construction method makes sense for hotels, shopping malls, airports, hospitals, dorms and more.

Red Mango Cafe and Juice Bar opening in Illinois

March 20, 2014

Lifelong Oak Park, Ill., resident Jim Taglia and his wife, Anneke, will open one of the first restaurant prototypes for a Red Mango Café and Juice Bar…

Elevation Burger names Rick Altizer as new CEO

March 20, 2014

Former McDonald's executive Rick Altizer has been appointed CEO of Arlington, Va.-based Elevation Burger. Altizer assumes the role from founder Hans Hess, who…

Potbelly Sandwich targets Oklahoma City for franchise growth

March 20, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced this week a franchise growth plan targeting Oklahoma City. According to a company press release, the company selected the…

Recruitment business, consulting firm partner to form one-stop shop for restaurant owners

March 20, 2014

Patrice & Associates, a recruiting partner in the restaurant industry, announced today its new partnership with consulting firm, One Management Solutions…

Digital, food, Oprah highlight Starbucks' Shareholders Meeting

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The beer and wine tests are going better than expected and will be expanded to multiple cities.

Howard Schultz: Starbucks in early stages of growth

March 19, 2014

If Starbucks was a 20-chapter book, the company is only in chapter four or five, according to chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz, who outlined…

Restaurant brands plan promotions for Whole Grain Sampling Day

March 19, 2014

Whole Grain Sampling Day is April 2, and restaurants, retailers, food manufacturers and more are hosting promotions and low-cost or no cost items for the…

Russia experiences strong restaurant traffic growth

March 19, 2014

The foodservice markets of Russia, Great Britain and Australia experienced growth during Q4 2013, with Russia generating a 7-percent increase in visits, the…

Pie Five Pizza adds to dessert menu

March 19, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has introduced a new dessert — the peanut butter cup brownie — created by Chef Andy Wittman.

Knouse Foods introduces new breakfast options

March 19, 2014

With breakfast sales increasing, Knouse Foods has introduced new morning daypart offerings for foodservice operators under its Lucky Leaf and Musselman's rands.

Earn and Burn vs Surprise and Delight

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Marketers view all loyalty programs using two main paradigms: Earn and Burn and Surprise and Delight. Often, marketers struggle with choosing the right loyalty…

First Venti Tre Modern Italian Restaurant opens in Baltimore

March 19, 2014

The nation's first Venti Tre Modern Italian restaurant opened this week in Baltimore featuring a highly customizable menu with at least 23 fresh toppings every…

NY Bagel Cafe coming to North Jersey

March 18, 2014

NY Bagel Cafe & Deli is coming to New Jersey at 215 Rivervale Road in a modern shopping center, according to a company press release.