Maui Wowi opening Maryland units

April 4, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian has granted an Empire Franchise Agreement to Lisa Giacobbe, who is planning to build the chain's presence in Maryland, according to a…

Fatburger launches Strawnana shake

April 4, 2014

Fatburger is introducing two new options to the menu, Strawnana Milkshake and the Big Smoky BBQ Fatburger. Both are available April 7-July 7, according to a…

Fazoli's serving Nutella cheesecake

April 4, 2014

Fazoli's has formed an agreement with Ferrero U.S.A Inc., makers of Nutella hazelnut spread, to allow the fast casual chain to serve cheesecake made with…

Congress votes to bring 'full-time' definition back to 40 hours

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 3, 2014

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today in favor of H.R. 2575, AKA the Save American Workers Act, which would bring the definition of a full-time…

Larry Winget to keynote Fast Casual Executive Summit

April 3, 2014

Larry Winget, AKA The Pitbull of Personal Development, will keynote the 9th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 12-14 in Denver.

The New Miami Subs Grill extends brand

April 3, 2014

More "new" is coming to The New Miami Subs Grill, said CEO Richard Chwatt and co-President Bernard Vogel. The brand and its Director/Equity Partner Armando…

Fatburger CEO hits the blogosphere

April 3, 2014

Andrew Wiederhorn, CEO of Fatburger and its co-branded partner restaurant Buffalo's Café, has created a blog, http://www.AndrewWiederhorn.com, designed to…

Corner Bakery spreading across Tennessee, Kentucky

April 3, 2014

Corner Bakery Café has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Half Baked to open its first restaurants in Central and Eastern Tennessee as well as the…

Kneaders names new marketing exec

April 3, 2014

Kneaders Bakery and Café has named Kelly Conroy as its director of marketing.

Granbury, pcAmerica offering expanded online, mobile ordering options

April 3, 2014

Restaurant technology providers pcAmerica and Granbury Solutions have expanded their partnership to provide restaurants with more online and mobile ordering…

Easy Ice now sponsoring Share our Strength

April 3, 2014

Easy Ice announced today that it is a local sponsor of Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation events in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami and Baltimore.

Hourly wages for summer 2014 foodservice jobs expected to be $10.43

April 3, 2014

Snagajob has announced results from its 2014 Summer Hiring Survey of 250 employers responsible for hiring hourly employees in the retail, hospitality and…

Survey: Grilled cheese sandwiches not just for kids

April 3, 2014

Research from a new study proves that grilled cheese sandwiches don't just belong in kids' meals. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, Cheeseboy…

After 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept

April 3, 2014

Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…

Buffalo Wild Wings steps up investment in PizzaRev concept

April 3, 2014

PizzaRev announced that Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has completed a second tranche of its equity investment in the company.

Report: Consumers want more pizza topping options

April 3, 2014

New data from Technomic shows that consumers eat pizza about 3.4 times per month. The market research firm attributes its popularity, in part, to expanded…

Menu labeling final regulations on hold: What's the beef?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The legislation has been at a standstill since last year, while the FDA reviews comments and determines the best way forward.

7 questions restaurateurs should ask when choosing payroll provider

Go with a provider who not only can handle the calculations and payroll tax payments, but who also understands the food industry.

Former NFL player signs 10-unit franchise deal with Pie Five

April 2, 2014

Former NFL player Billy Bajema has signed a 10-unit franchise deal with Pie Five to bring the brand to his hometown of Oklahoma City, Okla. He and his…

Boston Market giving tax day deal

April 2, 2014

Boston Market is committed to providing taxpayers a great value on tax day, according to a company press release, which is why the chain is offering a "Tax…