Blue C Sushi names new SVP and chief culinary officer

March 21, 2014

Madison Holdings Inc., owner of Blue C Sushi and Boom concepts, as well as the newly opened Kaisho, has promoted Jeffrey Lunak from VP to SVP and chief…

Caribou Coffee debuts new lunch offerings

March 21, 2014

Caribou Coffee has introduced a new line of premium, toasted lunch sandwiches, according to a company press release.

Quiznos international units operating as usual, despite bankruptcy

March 21, 2014

Quiznos announced today that its restaurants across Canada are open and operating as usual, despite the current Chapter 11 proceedings taking place in the U.S.

Restaurants experience drop in adult beverage sales

March 21, 2014

Adult beverage volumes in restaurants and bars contracted 1.3 percent in 2013, according to a new "Special Trends in Adult Beverage Report" from Technomic.

Cobranded Fuddruckers-Luby's opens in Austin

March 21, 2014

Luby's Inc. debuted its first Austin, Texas, dual concept store today at 415 W. Slaughter Lane. The 12,360-square-foot development, which features a…

Cowboy Chicken debuts Country Peach Tea

March 21, 2014

Cowboy Chicken has introduced the newest member of its "Nearly Famous" tea program. The restaurant's program, which includes seasonal options like Southern…

Using mobile to retain staff, improve customer service

Mobile devices that employees already use can give companies a better way to connect with their frontline employees.

Podcast: Studying consumer psychology to create enticing restaurants

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #032 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Geraldine Blanchot, co-founder of Pattern Pod.

Verifone, XPIENT partner for mobile payment solution for limited-service restaurants

March 20, 2014

VeriFone Systems Inc. and XPIENT Solutions have partnered to provide a payment-as a service solution for the limited-service restaurant market.

NRA Show 2014 keynote to feature a little Magic (Johnson)

March 20, 2014

Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson has been selected to provide the keynote address at the 2014 National Restaurant Association Show May 18 at Chicago's…

Donper launches mobile app to train frozen yogurt operators

March 20, 2014

Donper America has introduced a customer-exclusive Android application that focuses on training and support for soft serve machine operators.

Why the restaurant and retail industries should consider modular construction

by Greg Swistak

The construction method makes sense for hotels, shopping malls, airports, hospitals, dorms and more.

Red Mango Cafe and Juice Bar opening in Illinois

March 20, 2014

Lifelong Oak Park, Ill., resident Jim Taglia and his wife, Anneke, will open one of the first restaurant prototypes for a Red Mango Café and Juice Bar…

Elevation Burger names Rick Altizer as new CEO

March 20, 2014

Former McDonald's executive Rick Altizer has been appointed CEO of Arlington, Va.-based Elevation Burger. Altizer assumes the role from founder Hans Hess, who…

Potbelly Sandwich targets Oklahoma City for franchise growth

March 20, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced this week a franchise growth plan targeting Oklahoma City. According to a company press release, the company selected the…

Recruitment business, consulting firm partner to form one-stop shop for restaurant owners

March 20, 2014

Patrice & Associates, a recruiting partner in the restaurant industry, announced today its new partnership with consulting firm, One Management Solutions…

Digital, food, Oprah highlight Starbucks' Shareholders Meeting

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The beer and wine tests are going better than expected and will be expanded to multiple cities.

Howard Schultz: Starbucks in early stages of growth

March 19, 2014

If Starbucks was a 20-chapter book, the company is only in chapter four or five, according to chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz, who outlined…

Restaurant brands plan promotions for Whole Grain Sampling Day

March 19, 2014

Whole Grain Sampling Day is April 2, and restaurants, retailers, food manufacturers and more are hosting promotions and low-cost or no cost items for the…

Russia experiences strong restaurant traffic growth

March 19, 2014

The foodservice markets of Russia, Great Britain and Australia experienced growth during Q4 2013, with Russia generating a 7-percent increase in visits, the…