UFood Grill appoints two new board members

May 20, 2009

BOSTON, Mass. — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Joining the team are Keith Mueller and Richard Golden…

Fazoli's rolls out new menu

May 20, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's has announced the launch of its new menu being rolled out to all 260 locations. The menu features a selection of 35 new oven-baked…

Buffalo Wild Wings president receives Gold Plate award

May 20, 2009

CHICAGO — Buffalo Wild Wings president and CEO Sally Smith won the International Foodservice Manufacturer's Association Gold Plate award in Chicago. The Gold…

Quiznos launches microloan initiative

May 19, 2009

DENVER — Toasted sub chain Quiznos has announced a microloan initiative established to provide funding for current franchise owners seeking to expand their…

Starbucks adds layer to social media efforts

May 19, 2009

Mashable.com: Starbucks is taking its strong presence in social media to the next level by including offline marketing challenges for consumer participation.

N.Y. governor proposes wide-reaching menu labeling bill

May 19, 2009

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. David A. Paterson has announced he has proposed legislation to help fight obesity by requiring calorie posting in restaurants…

Mini sandwiches latest Camille's menu rollout

May 19, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, has announced the immediate rollout at all Camille's Sidewalk CafÃ…

NRA 2009: Catering, labor management tools attract NRA attendees

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2009

As restaurant owners and operators consider the addition of catering programs to boost sales, companies such as MonkeyMedia Software are offering programs…

Wingstop expands into Wisconsin

May 19, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced it is moving into Madison, Wis., through a multiunit expansion agreement with Ken Gelinas. Gelinas has signed a development…

NRA 2009: McDonald's, industry professionals honored with Faces of Diversity awards

May 19, 2009

The National Restaurant Association gave McDonald's Corp. its Faces of Diversity Award in the Inspiration category at a ceremony held May 17 during the 200…

NRA Show: PrimeWare features 'green' tableware

QSRweb met up with Kurt Koch, general partner with PrimeLink Solutions, for an introduction to the PrimeWare line of biodegradable, compostable containers.

Penn Station testing cold deli subs

May 18, 2009

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has created five new Cold Deli Classic subs to compliment its current menu of 12 hot-grilled-to-order subs. The new…

San Francisco Soup taps MonkeyMedia for online ordering

May 18, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — San Francisco Soup Company has signed with MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of Web-based operations solutions for the foodservice industry, to…

Green Restaurant Association, NY restaurant assoc. partner

May 18, 2009

NEW YORK — The national non-profit Green Restaurant Association (GRA) and the New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) have announced their official…

Spoon Me adds four new franchise locations

May 18, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Frozen yogurt chain Spoon Me hasannounced it will open four new franchise stores in Logan, Riverdale, Layton and Harrisville, Utah. These…

Firehouse Subs makes Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket permanent item

May 18, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The latest limited-time offer from Firehouse Subs, the Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket sub, has become part of the chain's permanent…

Costa Vida adds Arizona location

May 18, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Fresh Mex chain Costa Vida is opening its newest location in Queen Creek, Ariz., at 21152 E. Rittenhouse Road, the company has announced.

Birth of a Franchise: Sofi's Crepes

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A key component to a successful concept is developing a system, then writing it all down. 

NRA Show: Novacart features free-standing paper dessert cups

Joe Miglia, national sales manager for Novacart USA, demonstrates the company's bakeable dessert molds for QSRweb from the 2009 NRA Show's Organic & Natural…

NRA 2009: Pavilions highlight organic, green product lines

May 17, 2009

CHICAGO — Natural and eco-friendly offerings continue to draw operators' attention as demonstrated by the products showcased in the Organic & Natural and…