My Maki lets patrons make their own sushi

January 30, 2011

My Maki has opened its first location in New York City between Third and Lexington avenues. My Maki is a build-your-own sushi concept with an ordering process…

Restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve

January 30, 2011

According to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI), restaurant operators have become a bit bullish about the direction of…

Squisito's dives into franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After more than 12 years, the concept is ready to spread throughout the East Coast.  

Rising food costs: The late night exchange

“Pizza, pizza, pizza! Everyday it’s pizza! I get so tired of the pizza that I eat for free as a benefit of working here. So, with a little ingenuity, our late…

Create low calorie dishes with these 12 tips

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As we continue into 2011 there seems to be a stronger theme of healthy eating. Is all the attention being stirred up by Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign?

Mintel: A quarter of Americans will spend less dining out in '11

January 27, 2011

A study conducted by foodservice research company Mintel shows that consumers may not be fully out of the proverbial woods from the Great Recession.

Study reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs

January 27, 2011

In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…

Whole grains at play in the realm of health and wellness

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Trends are often born with dual personalities. It is not that they are two sides of the same coin – they don't typically oppose each other like Jekyll and…

Freshii offering customized diet plans

January 26, 2011

We all know about the dreaded "Freshman 15," but one fast casual chain is trying to inspire its customers to go the opposite route. Chicago-based Freshii has…

Zpizza inks California deal

January 26, 2011

Laguna Beach, Calif.-based zpizza is cultivating new stores in its home region. The company has finalized a contract with new franchisee ZP-Brea LLC to open a…

NRA offering POS informational kit

January 26, 2011

In an effort to help its members, and others in the foodservice industry, better understand the complex elements of implementing a point-of-sale system, the…

Starbucks reports its strongest holiday season ever

January 26, 2011

Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter 2011, ended Jan. 2. The results featured plenty of highlights, including a …

Post spill: Consumers still apprehensive about seafood

January 26, 2011

Last summer's oil spill that dumped an estimated 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico still has lingering effects on consumers' eating behavior. A new…

Next stop for Wingstop: Baltimore/D.C. corridor

January 26, 2011

Wingstop has signed a development agreement to open 20 new stores in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. corridor within the next several years.

Firehouse Subs cofounder named to FRLA Hall

January 26, 2011

Robin Sorensen, cofounder of Firehouse Subs, has been named to the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association's Hall of Fame. He joins some of the Sunshine…

Qdoba enhances rewards program

January 25, 2011

Qdoba Mexican Grill has rolled out its new Qdoba Rewards program, an electronic campaign that identifies loyal guests and offers them greater flexibility and…

Dickey's expands Mississippi footprint

January 25, 2011

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has expanded in Mississippi, opening a new location in Meridian this week. This unit is the chain's 139th thus far, with another 60 set…

Wingstop ready to tackle Super Bowl Sunday

January 25, 2011

Wingstop will stock up on staff and supplies for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6, as the chain prepares for its busiest day of the year.

Moe's Original Bar B Que spreads through the South

January 25, 2011

Moe's Original Bar B Que has expanded its footprint with the opening of its 17th and 18th locations in downtown Auburn, Ala., and midtown Atlanta, respectively.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill turns three

January 25, 2011

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill will mark its three-year anniversary Jan. 28.