Franchise industry adds more than 15K jobs in September

October 17, 2013

New data from ADP's National Franchise Report shows that the franchise industry created more than 15,000 jobs in September.

NRA launches second Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge

October 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting submissions for its second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative aimed at showcasing…

US Foods launches mobile ordering app

October 17, 2013

US Foods has introduced a new mobile application that allows customers to create orders, track deliveries and manage invoices from their smartphone or tablet…

Restaurant advertising falls short of being memorable, relatable

October 17, 2013

A new white paper released by market research firm Technomic reveals what consumers think about leading restaurant brands' advertising efforts. As reported in…

Revention Speeds Up Online Ordering Mobile App with 20 Second Order Process

Revention’s online ordering mobile application has recently been enhanced to include more features than ever before. Enhanced features have been added for both…

Paper pain: How electronic onboarding can be your cure

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

More than 25 percent of new hire paperwork is now completed on mobile devices.

FCES panel: Ready or not, mobile payments are coming

Mobile payments provide the ability to more personally interact with your guests, and gain more data about their habits.

How to add the right beverages and desserts to the menu mix

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Don't be bullied into doing something just because a competitor is doing it well.

Salsarita's president stepping down

October 16, 2013

Salsarita's announced today that Larry Reinstein, president and chief operating officer since 2011, will be stepping down effective Oct. 31.

Togo's signs multi-unit agreement in Arizona

October 16, 2013

Togo's Eateries Inc. has signed a development agreement with a new franchise group to open three restaurants in the Greater Phoenix area. The franchisees will…

Chipotle's ShopHouse concept opening 4th location

October 16, 2013

ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, a concept developed by Chipotle Mexican Grill, will open the doors to its second West Coast location on Oct. 17 on the Santa…

Middleby Corporation adds to India portfolio with acquisition

October 16, 2013

The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of commercial refrigeration and foodservice products business Celfrost Innovations Pvt. Ltd.

Peet's Coffee and Tea rolls out at Magnolia Bakery locations

October 16, 2013

Peet's Coffee & Tea today was officially named as the exclusive coffee and tea provider at all Magnolia Bakery U.S. locations. To celebrate the new…

Jamba Juice, Isis team up for mobile payment promotion

October 16, 2013

Jamba Juice Co. and Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture created by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile US Inc. and Verizon Wireless, will give away up to 1 million…

Boston Market extends government shutdown promotion

October 16, 2013

Boston Market is extending its offer of free chicken to federal employees and military personnel impacted by the government shutdown. Initially available from…

Starbucks' petition drive to end the shutdown nears 2M signatures

October 16, 2013

Starbucks Coffee Company has garnered nearly 2 million signatures for its petition drive asking leaders in Washington, D.C., to end the shutdown and pay the…

Tracking: Linking purchases to sales

By not tracking, you run the risk of being an absentee manager and allowing your staff to make decisions for you.

FCES '13: Carville, Matalin weigh in on D.C.'s gridlock

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The couple sparred on immigration reform and the regulatory environment, among other topics.

East Coast Wings & Grill hits 39th straight quarter of sales growth

October 15, 2013

North Carolina-based East Coast Wings & Grill has announced its 39th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.

Chicken Salad Chick adds two South Carolina locations

October 15, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick is scheduled to open its new franchise location in the Columbia, S.C., market on Oct. 22. The new restaurant will be located in the…