Winter weather dampens restaurant industry forecast

June 24, 2014

Following lackluster Q1 results, largely weather-related, Technomic now estimates 3 percent industry growth for 2014, a decline from its initial annual…

QSR Automations adds new features to software platform

June 24, 2014

QSR Automations has released version 2.5.111 of DineTime Host, a guest management software tool that provides waitlist management, reservations, a guestbook…

Corner Bakery Cafe names new PR and marketing agency

June 24, 2014

Corner Bakery Cafe announced today its partnership with Trevelino/Keller as its B2B public relations and marketing agency of choice. According to a news…

Starbucks rolls out new, updated cold beverages

June 24, 2014

Starbucks rolled out new cold beverage offerings today with the introduction of Fizzio Handcrafted Sodas and a new Teavana Shaken Iced Tea flavor.

Taco Cabana restores 'Tango Frogs' art installation at Dallas location

June 24, 2014

Taco Cabana is bringing a piece of Dallas' art history home. The "Tango Frogs" – 10-foot tall sculptures of frogs playing musical instruments — will be…

Starbucks opens first Philadelphia airport location

June 24, 2014

Starbucks recently opened its first Philadelphia International Airport store.

Federal Donuts hopes to kickstart 'radical' hospitality with partnership

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

If Rooster Soup Co.'s crowdfunding effort gets off the ground, its profits will be donated to helping those in need.

Reliable transportation: What does that mean for hourly workers?

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

If you’re located in a bike-friendly city, make sure to let seekers know and you may attract new faces.

Starbucks' retail prices go up Tuesday; packaged coffee hike set for July

June 23, 2014

Starbucks recently announced plans to hike prices on roast and ground packaged coffee sold in grocery stores and select beverages sold in company-owned retail…

Maui Wowi CEO: Sky's the limit for brand's growth

The coffee/specialty beverage brand just launched an online store for guests who want to have its products shipped to them.

Uncle Maddio’s signs Alabama agreement with Jimmy John’s franchisee

June 23, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint has signed a five-unit franchise development deal with Sha Nateghi, who will introduce the concept in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Ala.

FDA to pressure restaurants to reduce sodium levels

June 23, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration last week announced it was preparing voluntary guidelines for the food industry to lower sodium levels. FDA Commissioner…

Morton Salt adding $1M lab for reduced sodium solutions research

June 23, 2014

Morton Salt Inc. announced today the launch of a new food lab dedicated to exploring reduced sodium solutions. The company also hopes the $1 million investment…

JJ's Red Hots, King of Pops team up for summer popsicle creation

June 20, 2014

JJ's Red Hots is teaming up with King of Pops to create a new summer menu offering: JJ's Red Pop, a gourmet popsicle featuring chocolate, smoked candied bacon…

Culinary Software Services releases new version of ChefTec software

June 20, 2014

Culinary Software Services recently announced the release of ChefTec xt3 software. New features include additional functions, improved performance and updated…

Mobile apps are restaurant marketing’s future, not mobile websites

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Apps must provide significant value and engagement to users, not just routes to ads or videos or other low-value ends.

Salata’s growth driven by consumer demand for clean eating

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Guests also want more vegetarian proteins, such as quinoa, tofu and falafel, as well as sauces and spices.

Salsarita's serving up the 'World's Hottest Burrito' for a limited time this summer

June 20, 2014

For a limited time this summer, Salsarita’s customers will have a chance to try their luck with BurHEATo, which includes a teaspoon of the world’s hottest…

New cloud-based food ordering solution introduced

June 20, 2014

Clorder Inc. has introduced a proprietary cloud-based food ordering solution and portfolio of technology-based services, designed to help restaurants enhance…

PizzaRev launches catering program

June 20, 2014

PizzaRev has launched a new catering program, and has appointed Bibiana Deaver as the new catering sales manager to build to channel. Deaver will lead…