Smashburger signs Midwest franchise deal

May 26, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its 10th franchisee, Reload LLC, bringing the total number of Smashburger franchise locations to 187.   The…

McDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes

May 26, 2009

The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…

NRA 2009: Products highlight coffee innovations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 26, 2009

More than 54,000 attendees descended upon Chicago 's McCormick Place May 16-19 for the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. …

Refrigeration options expand beyond cooling

Manufacturers offer solutions from colder hold temperatures to above-store reporting.

NRA 2009: Fast casual and QSR coffee trends

Mitch Eastman, senior national accounts manager for FETCO, discusses the latest coffee trends for fast casual and quick-service restaurants, and what consumers…

KIOSKCOM: Netkey shows deli self-order kiosk

Bob Ventresca of Netkey discusses the company's newest self-order and product locator technology from the floor of the show.

NRA Show: Terraboost combines promo display, hand sanitizer

Michael Masserman, regional sales director for Terraboost Media, explains to QSRweb how its automatic hand sanitizing displays can boost sales while providing…

La Salsa Fresh opens latest Missouri location

May 25, 2009

CYPRESS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Kirkwood, Mo. The new 3,000-square-foot location is…

Noodles & Co. expands Spaghetti & Meatballs launch

May 25, 2009

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has introduced its new signature Spaghetti & Meatballs dish to markets in Virginia, North Carolina and…

NRA 2009: Videos from the show floor

May 25, 2009

The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show wrapped up earlier this week. 

Raising Cane's names new COO

May 25, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has announced the promotion of Ian Vaughn to chief operating officer.   Most recently, Vaughn served as senior…

Police investigate Starbucks explosion

May 25, 2009

The Associated Press: New York City Police looked through surveillance footage Tuesday that might have captured a small explosion near a Starbucks on…

Red Mango signs second Boston franchisee

May 21, 2009

DALLAS — Red Mango has signed its youngest franchisee, 22-year old recent Babson College graduate Tarang Gosalia, to open a location later this year in…

Enodis global ice machine business now Scotsman Industries

May 21, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Enodis global ice machine business has announced the completion of its sale to affiliates of Warburg Pincus, a leading global…

Starbucks institutes employee stock option exchange

May 21, 2009

San Jose Business Journal: Officials at Starbucks Corp. are giving employees with stock options a chance to swap out their "underwater" options. Stock options…

NRA Show: Drop Bottom Baskets promos ease of use

Matt Hastings, regional sales manager for D&S; Metal Designs, demonstrates for QSRweb its fryer basket solution. With a push of a button, product is dispensed…

Jamba Juice forms new licensing strategy

May 20, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the addition of Oregon Ice Cream and Think Wow Toys as new licensees. Supporting Jamba's recently announced…

Boston Market to offer military personnel, veterans discount

May 20, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced a partnership with Veterans Advantage to give members of the group a 20 percent discount at any Boston Market…

Ben & Jerry's relaunches limited Elton John flavor

May 20, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — After launching a one-week, limited edition flavor to recognize Elton John's first trip to Vermont, and to raise money for the Elton John…

Noodles & Company hires new marketing chief

May 20, 2009

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has hired Dan Fogarty as its new vice president of marketing, the company has announced. His responsibilities will…