Responsive web design: Restaurants' No. 1 competitive advantage

Visitors want more from your mobile website. More than 50 percent of those surveyed said they feel annoyed when they visit a website that is not mobile…

Growth in pork demand necessitates supply chain discipline

February 6, 2013

Rabobank has published a new research report on the global pork industry which states that as a result of continuing high feed costs, the key success factor…

Report: Demographic shift influencing food trends

February 6, 2013

A new market research report jointly published by Packaged Facts and CCD Innovation shows how the growth in the Hispanic and Asian populations is causing a…

Canada home to newest Fatburger units

February 6, 2013

Fatburger has chosen Canada as the spot for its 30th and 31st locations. They are now open in Camrose and Edmonton, Alberta. Operating in 27 countries across…

Create Your Own App platform available for restauants

February 6, 2013

As more customers use their mobile devices for information, directions, take-out orders and reservations, restaurants using mobile apps to engage with their…

Bruegger's schooling Virginia Tech

February 6, 2013

Student and faculty fanfare have welcomed the recent arrival of Bruegger's Bagels to Virginia Tech. Opening with record first-week sales, the new Bruegger's…

Charleys introduces Pepperoni Steak Bomb sandwich

February 5, 2013

Charleys has added the Pepperoni Steak Bomb sandwich to its menu for a limited time.

Foodservice research firm finds sandwich concepts are popular

February 5, 2013

Sandleman & Associates, a California-based foodservice consumer research firm, has named its 2012 "Fast-Food Awards of Excellence" winners.

Einstein Noah celebrates National Bagel Day with giveaway

February 5, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels are celebrating National Bagel Day Feb. 9 by offering a free bagel and shmear to customers who purchase any…

Bruegger's commemorates anniversary with free bagel

February 5, 2013

Bruegger's Bagels will officially celebrate its 30th anniversary on Feb. 7. Until 11 a.m. that day, guests can redeem a coupon for a complimentary bagel and…

For now, mobile payment is more neat-o than necessary

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

For the past couple of years, retailers have talked incessantly about mobile payment technology and made untold investments to allow their customers to pay for…

35 Top Restaurant Apps [Infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A look at where restaurant consumers are located in the mobile space.

McAlister's spices up menu with Cajun shrimp

February 4, 2013

McAlister's Deli is serving Cajun Shrimp now through March 31. The Cajun Shrimp menu showcases Louisiana-inspired seasonings on a Po Boy, Caesar Wrap and…

I Dream of Falafel holding March Madness contest

February 4, 2013

I Dream of Falafel's getting in the basketball spirit with its March Madness 'Create Your Own Wrap' Bracket.

FREEBIRDS opens Kansas location

February 4, 2013

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has opened its latest unit in Lawrence, Kan., under FB Midwest Development LLC, the first franchisee of FREEBIRDS World Burrito. To…

Garbanzo opening 1st Arizona unit

February 4, 2013

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has awarded franchise development rights for up to 20 units to GMG Arizona LLC.

Schlotzsky's comeback story: The days of bankruptcy are long gone

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Schlotzsky's President Kelly Roddy discusses how the chain's rebranding helped to put it back on top.

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 7

February 3, 2013

No. 7: Food trucks

Elo Touch Solutions' new mobile tablet solution

Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City. The tablet is…

VooDoo BBQ helping ex-NFL players transition from football to business

February 1, 2013

New-Orleans based VooDoo BBQ & Grill is hosting a live Webcast Saturday to help NFL players and retirees transition from professional football to business…