How to maximize your supply chain strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to cost, choose a distributor based on their food safety record and customer service metrics, as well as their sanitation practices.

Looking back at some equipment highlights from the NRA Show '14

Henny Penny showcases its chef's touch operating system, which features a barcode scanner that can pull up recipes.

McAlister's CEO: We don't spend much on marketing because of our catering program

Many of McAlister's catering customers are first-timers who buy into the brand after the experience.

Who are today’s foragers and what do their behaviors signal?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

We see urban foraging characteristics in the food truck trend, as well as with consumers who seek out brands' secret menus.

Teavana extends lineup in time for Iced Tea Day

June 4, 2014

In celebration of National Iced Tea Day, Teavana announced that on June 10, stores nationwide in the U.S. and Canada will offer one free small serving of…

Pizza Hut named kid-friendliest chain in Canada

June 4, 2014

Technomic's 2014 Canadian Consumers' Choice Award winners have been announced and include Arby’s, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. As part of its Consumer Brand…

Capriotti's plans aggressive expansion in Houston

June 4, 2014

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has announced plans to open as many as 45 new restaurants in the Houston area throughout the next seven years. Capriotti's currently…

Pie Five adds iced tea platform

June 4, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has added a new iced tea lineup in partnership with La Crème Coffee & Tea, a Dallas-based specialty coffee roaster and tea purveyor.

Starbucks Frappuccino Truck spotted in California

June 4, 2014

Starbucks now has a Frappuccino Truck for those unable to get to one of its nearly 18,000 U.S. stores. According to the Huffington Post, the truck was spotted…

Fazoli’s promotes executives to support growth

June 4, 2014

Fazoli’s has announced four promotions and the addition of a director to support its continued growth. The promotions include:

Dickey’s Barbecue creates chief brand officer position

June 4, 2014

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants has named Christie Finley as the new chief brand officer. According to a company announcement, Finley will lead marketing…

Seattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue

June 3, 2014

Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…

How to extend the brand experience beyond your restaurant's four walls

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You have to commit to social media, spending time there and deeply engaging with your customers.

Panera commits to ‘clean ingredients’ by 2016

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The bakery-cafe chain is on a 'mission to help fix a broken food system.'

Uncle Maddio’s franchisee expands development agreement

June 3, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint’s Charlotte, N.C., franchise partners, Jerry Licari and Tim Verhagen, have expanded their development agreement to include eight…

Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation kicks off Easter Seals fundraiser

June 3, 2014

Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation restaurants have kicked off their companywide cookie fundraiser for Easter Seals, which will run through June 30. Sweet…

Togo’s adds five to its executive team

June 3, 2014

Togo’s Eateries Inc. announced that it has expanded its executive team to support the company's strategic growth throughout the West, which includes the hiring…

Starbucks debuts at Disney World with ‘distinctive’ design

June 3, 2014

Starbucks recently opened its first company-owned store at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. According to the company’s blog, the new store…

Mobile: bringing instincts back to hiring

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Snagajob tests video applications to enable quicker connections and hires.

Planet Smoothie launches under-300 calorie line

June 2, 2014

Planet Smoothie has launched Planet Lite, a new lineup of smoothies with fewer than 300 calories.