Lower gas prices yield higher restaurant traffic, sales in October

December 1, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted solid gains in October, driven in large part to falling gas prices.

Restaurants Canada taps interim CEO

December 1, 2014

Chef and restaurateur Donna Dooher has been named interim president and CEO at Restaurants Canada.

Carin Stutz takes helm of McAlister's

December 1, 2014

The former Cosi CEO took the helm of the Alpharetta, Georgia-based deli concept on Nov. 17.

Cocoa-Minty Holiday Cookie back on Menchie's menu

December 1, 2014

In addition to the featured flavor, Menchie's will also offer guests a free $5 bonus card when they spend $25 in gift cards this month.

Dick's Wings & Grill wins "Best Of Wings" award in Nassau County, Florida

December 1, 2014

After two recent "best wings" awards, Dick's is also adding seven new flavors to its menu.

Fazoli's supports feed the children on #GivingTuesday

December 1, 2014

On Dec. 2, Fazoli's will donate $1 of each all-you-can-eat Spaghetti special purchase entrée to the non-profit hunger-relief organization Feed the Children.

Startups prove the future of foodservice is bright

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A handful of businessmen and women have come up with new concepts specifically to solve restaurant operators' biggest problems.

Top 100: Technologies – Instagram

November 28, 2014

Instagram is number 6 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

8 tips for heading off holiday scheduling stress

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Increased traffic coupled with more requests for time off can add up to scheduling stress. Check out these tips for reducing the stress.

Log onto the tech revolution or get left behind

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Restaurants are opting for fully integrated digital menus, which speed up service, educate customers easily and tap into inventory and POS systems.

MAD Greens marks 10 year anniversary with giveaways

November 26, 2014

Since it's launch 10 years ago, the chain has served up more than 200 tons of spring mix, 1.9 million heads of romaine lettuce and 60 tons of spinach, most of…

Buffalo's Express added to LA-area Fatburger location

November 26, 2014

Buffalo's Express brings chicken wings with 13 different sauces to the combined location's better burger-based menu.

Sloan's Ice Cream steps outside of South Florida

November 26, 2014

Sloan's Ice Cream will open the doors to its first Southern California franchise location in the San Diego's Westfield UTC Shopping Centre on Black Friday…

Burger 21, zpizza rank high on franchising list

November 26, 2014

Franchiserankings.com, a provider of reviews and ratings on franchises, has released its top 10 best food franchises for the month of November.

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…