SpeedLine POS offering graphical table controls

December 4, 2013

SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has introduced new graphical table service controls in the latest release of the company's pizza POS software.

'Local' tops NRA's trend forecast for 2nd year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Other major trends include: Environmental sustainability, healthy kids' meals and gluten-free cuisine.

The case against case shoppers

The philosophy is simple: Price does not drive quality.

NRAEF celebrates financial support from Sodexo

December 3, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that it received a $100,000 contribution from Sodexo Inc. in support of the foundation's…

KFC launches new fast casual concept in Canada

December 3, 2013

A few months after debuting its fast casual concept in the U.S. — KFC Eleven — KFC has launched a new brand in Canada as well, called Select.

Millennials driving premium alcohol demand

December 3, 2013

Premium adult beverages are providing momentum to the on-premise channel despite cautious consumers, according to new research from Technomic. Higher-priced…

Campbell's culinary experts predict 2014 food trends

December 3, 2013

Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the food trends to watch for in 2014 as identified by Campbell's Culinary & Baking…

Fitch: Stable credit outlook for U.S. restaurants in 2014

December 3, 2013

The credit outlook for U.S. restaurants should be mostly stable in 2014, despite some weak industry fundamentals, according to a new report published by Fitch…

Avtec product specialist elected FCSI Allied Representative to The America's Board of Trustees

December 3, 2013

Eric Von Kaenel has been elected as FCSI's Allied Representative to The America's Board of Trustees, as recently announced by FCSI Chair Jim Petersen. Von…

Menchies launches holiday cookie fro-yo

December 3, 2013

Menchie’s has launched a new LTO frozen yogurt flavor, Cocoa-Minty Holiday Cookie. A mix of rich, chocolate cookies, swirled with creamy white chocolate and a…

WyckWyre intros new online dashboard for hospitality hiring

December 3, 2013

WyckWyre, a food and hospitality-specific online hiring system, announced the release of its new V3 system, a platform that the company said gives clients a…

Cowboy Chicken opens first drive-thru unit

December 3, 2013

The new Cowboy Chicken location in Forney, Texas, will celebrate its grand opening this month with one customer winning free chicken for a year, according to a…

McAlister's opening 'Somewhere in Middle America'

December 3, 2013

McAlister's Deli is opening its first Omaha, Neb., unit at 10 a.m. Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to a company press release.

Uncle Maddio's baking up cookies for charity

December 2, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is showing the love to customers — and dozens of local charity partners — with its new fresh-baked "Love Cookies." As part of the…

Panda Express taking China to Guam

December 2, 2013

Panda Express is opening in the Micronesia Mall for its first restaurant in Guam. The company is celebrating its entrance into the Guamian community by hosting…

Kneaders rolls out flagship store for 16th anniversary

December 2, 2013

Kneaders Bakery and Café is celebrating its "Sweet 16 Birthday" today with the opening of its new location in Orem, Utah. Kneaders has been in Orem since…

Smashburger taking a bite out of Beantown

December 2, 2013

Smashburger is entering the Boston market when it opens its first location Dec. 11 at the Sherwood Plaza in Natick, according to a company press release. This…

GoWaiter.com delivering to Fayetteville, N.C.

December 2, 2013

GoWaiter.com, a growing restaurant delivery and catering business, will soon open for service in Fayetteville, N.C., according to a company press release.

Restaurant operators bullish about sales growth

December 2, 2013

Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

How to use digital platforms to earn more profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Privy's co-founder gives pointers on which digital mediums can best help make the most money for restaurants.