Restaurants' commitment to sustainability influencing younger customers

November 26, 2014

New research from Packaged Facts finds that sustainability initiatives are increasingly important to restaurant consumers. According to the Future of…

Menchie's opens second unit in China

November 26, 2014

Menchie's at the SAGA Shopping Center in Xi'an will be China's second location in the country, with the first located in Louyang City.

Togo's plants its flag in Colorado

November 26, 2014

Togo's first Colorado unit opened at 27 South Tejon St. #110 in Colorado Springs.

Camille's Sidewalk Café adds antipasti

November 26, 2014

Camille's adds a healthy take on the traditional Italian dish.

FAQ's about the FDA's final menu regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 25, 2014

The FDA will consider details throughout the next year, and will continue to solicit input on how to properly monitor these regulations.

Gluten-free beer finds its way

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

I can't tell you how many photos from friends I receive of restaurant bar menus that feature gluten-free beer. The photos are sent out of enthusiasm for the…

The wait is over: FDA issues final menu labeling regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The FDA's 395-page document includes menu labeling by the slice, not the whole pizza, a ruling applauded by the restaurant industry.

Webinar will tackle 'Hot or Not' trends for employers

November 25, 2014

How much will big data cost in 2015? How can restaurants mitigate rising costs and increasingly competitive labor markets?

Canadian 'Express Entry' program will remove caps on cooks, managers

November 25, 2014

Currently, cooks and foodservice managers are capped in the Canadian Federal Trades stream. Caps will be removed from all streams with Express Entry, which…

Jamba Juice adds electronic gift card

November 25, 2014

Customers can customize a digital design, personalize a message and digital share a Jamba eGifting electronic gift card.

Starbucks will raise funds, awareness on World AIDS Day

November 25, 2014

Starbucks will make a 10-cent donation to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS for beverages sold in participating US and Canada stores on Dec. 1.

BURGERFI will match gift card purchases for #GivingTuesday donation to the Red Cross

November 25, 2014

BURGERFI will match in-store gift card purchases, committing to a minimum donation of $10,000 to the American Red Cross.

Smashburger CMO: Better burgers are here to stay

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Smashburger grew by about 20 percent this year, and it's likely it will continue that pace next year, according to newly-appointed CMO Josh Kern.

Sip Savvy, Einstein Bros., Red Mango land at San Jose airport

November 25, 2014

The three new restaurants, operated by airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt, will operate in Terminal A.

Int'l Franchise Association adds two executives

November 25, 2014

The International Franchise Association has added two government relations and public policy professionals to its team. They include:

Top 100: Technologies – Vine

November 25, 2014

Vine is number 7 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

Firehouse Subs plans big media push in 2015

Firehouse Subs CEO Don Fox says the keys to brand success are simple: a passion for food, great atmosphere, great customer service and philanthropy.

What's in your kitchen?

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Technology in food engineering and processing equipment coupled with better logistics has given companies the ability to specialize.

Consumer confidence grows, but costs pressure profits

November 24, 2014

Despite increased consumer confidence, increased costs -- beef is up 39 percent -- are making it tough for restaurants to earn a profit.

Business diners spend 6% more than leisure diners

November 24, 2014

Concur, a provider of spend management solutions, has released an analysis showing the habits of business diners and their benefits to restaurant…