LYFE Kitchen serving a healthy lifestyle

The new restaurant concept is built around offering healthy, organic choices.

Five Guys to deploy Coca-Cola Freestyle in every location

October 2, 2011

Five Guys is installing two Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all company-owned restaurant locations across the country.

Timothy's World Coffee wakes up Boston

October 2, 2011

Timothy's World Coffee has opened its first neighborhood location in the U.S., the first of a number of planned retail outlets across the country.

Starbucks plugs up electricity for some

Some stores are covering electrical outlets, to discourage lengthy laptop visits.

Uno Dué Go to open flagship location

October 2, 2011

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. is opening its flagship location of Uno Dué Go, a 3-year-old fast casual café concept, at 52 Summer St. in Boston in mid-October.

Pollo Campero debuts new design in US

September 29, 2011

The world's largest Latin chicken restaurant chain, Pollo Campero, will open three Houston locations featuring its new design and menu by the end of the year.

Noodles & Co. expands Utah presence

September 29, 2011

Noodles & Company is opening its first restaurant in Riverdale, Utah on Oct. 6. Although the menu will feature the chains' signature menu, the new…

Will Jazzman's drive sales with drive-thru?

September 29, 2011

The newest Jazzman's Café & Bakery will open with the restaurant chain's first drive-thru Oct. 1 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La., outside…

Fatz gives the skinny on kids program

September 29, 2011

As part of its ongoing re-branding efforts, FATZ has updated its Kids Program that includes a back-to-school activity book, games for children under 12, a…

Restaurant Performance Index drops again

September 29, 2011

Less than one out of five restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve in the next six months, according to the National Restaurant Association.

True Food Kitchen intros fall menu

September 29, 2011

True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach, Calif., will add 12 seasonal dishes to its menu Oct. 4.

UFood launches online nutrition calculator

September 28, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc., a franchisor of fast casual food service restaurants, announced that the company has partnered with Nutritionix, a nutrition…

Former Burger King CEO lobbies for Cosi control

September 28, 2011

Blum Growth Fund, LLC is leading an effort to improve company performance and increase shareholder value at Cosi, according to Brad Blum, founder and CEO for…

Newk's coming to Central Virginia

September 28, 2011

Newk's Express Café will open five restaurants in Virginia, including one in Lynchburg, with the first expected to open in October 2012.

Saladworks to reward repeat customers

September 28, 2011

Saladworks is launching a Fresh Fan Club, giving customers the chance to earn points toward free food for every item purchased starting Oct. 3. They will…

Delivery driver dilemmas

Don't be afraid of the big, bad QR code

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

I don't see QR Codes fading into the realm of techno-gimmick anytime soon. A recent article in Print Solutions Magazine provides some compelling data that…

Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Don Shula launches fast casual concept

September 27, 2011

The winningest coach in National Football League history and restaurateur Don Shula is kicking off his newest concept, Shula Burger, in Islamorada, Fla., by…

Pro 'ballers open Panera on California's Central Coast

September 27, 2011

Panera Bread will open its first Ventura, Calif., bakery-café Oct, 8, co-owned by former NFL football star and current ESPN broadcaster Keyshawn Johnson. The…