Starbucks begins accepting Square Wallet

November 8, 2012

The Starbucks/Square relationship is taking shape. Beginning today, Starbucks will accept Square Wallet for payments at 7,000 participating company-operated…

Simple deterrents to late night restaurant robberies

Often, QSR windows are covered with advertizing or window clings; however, limited visibility from the outside provides cover for a robbery in progress.

Pancheros marks new opening with $1 burritos

November 7, 2012

Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its first location in Burlington, Iowa, this week. In conjunction with the opening, the new location will offer handmade…

MICROS supports new Apple iPad Mini

November 7, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that its OPERA and Simphony…

Dickey's hosting three-day sample event

November 7, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue is hosting a three-day national sample event at all nationwide stores beginning today. Customers can try a new pit smoked meat each day, and…

Fatburger owner settles lender dispute

November 7, 2012

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Cafe, has settled a $5.1 million lawsuit filed by its lender, American Industries…

Big Smoke Burger signs five multiunit franchise deals

November 7, 2012

Mustafa Yusuf, founder and owner of Toronto-based fast casual concept Big Smoke Burger, has announced that, since joining forces with franchise development…

Restaurants try to balance Millennial trends with other segments

November 7, 2012

According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…

Villa Enterprises plants flag in Egypt

November 7, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has opened Villa Italian Kitchen and Bananas units at the American University (AUC) in Cairo, Egypt. These locations…

Trending: Food predictions for 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast Casual concepts are on the rise as specialty drink innovations, artisan breads and better burgers still trend up.

5 ways to grow your off-premise catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Delivery of your product will make or break your catering program: Invest in safe vehicles, showcase your brand on those vehicles and purchase…

Starbucks tax loophole sparks crackdown in UK

November 6, 2012

Following a Reuters' report about Starbucks' international tax loopholes, the chancellor of the U.K. and the German finance minister have joined forces to stop…

Former Buffalo Wild Wings director joins Blaze Pizza

November 6, 2012

Shortly after announcing its plans to expand nationally, Blaze Pizza has appointed Carolyne Canady as vice president of Franchise Sales.

LYFE Kitchen adds former White House Chief of Staff to board

November 6, 2012

LYFE Kitchen has added The Honorable William Daley as its newest member of the board of directors.

Mama Fu's names winner of Annual Culinary Challenge

November 6, 2012

Mama Fu's Asian House has announced this year's winner of its Second Annual Culinary Challenge. Chef James Clark from The Triangle location in Austin, Texas…

NRA executive named 'Top Lobbyist'

November 6, 2012

Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by…

Menchie's donating portion of sales to Hurricane Sandy relief

November 6, 2012

The Menchie's frozen yogurt franchise announced a nationwide fundraiser, "The Smile After the Storm," that will support The American Red Cross' aid for…

An industry of choice again

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The industry must improve the overall offer to prospective employees; pay, benefits, working conditions and schedules in order to attract quality workers.

Famous Dave's to add 21 more units

November 5, 2012

Famous Dave's recently signed deals to open a total of 16 new units. They will be located in San Diego/Los Angeles/Ventura counties, Calif., Sacramento…

FREEBIRDS named fastest-growing fast casual chain

November 5, 2012

FREEBIRDS has topped the Technomic Top 150 Fast Casual Chain Restaurant Report as the fastest growing fast casual chain of 2011. In 2011, FREEBIRDS saw a 63.…