FDA aims to put transfat on the chopping block

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 7, 2013

The FDA today proposed guidelines to eliminate the use of transfats in the U.S. food supply.

Del Taco aims at fast casual segment with 'Epic Burrito' launch

November 7, 2013

Del Taco seems to have Chipotle in its target with today's launch of its Epic Burritos line; three new burritos that range from 14 to 18.5 ounces in weight and…

Demand for spicy food on the rise

November 7, 2013

A new report from market research firm Technomic shows that most consumers are willing to try a new menu item with an "innovative flavor," and are more likely…

Maui Wowi doubles discount for veteran franchisees

November 7, 2013

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is continuing its efforts to support veterans by bringing back its "double discount" off the franchise fee during the months of November and…

NRA now accepting nominations for Operator Innovation Awards

November 7, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting nominations for the third annual Operator Innovations Awards, which celebrate restaurant operators who are…

Corner Bakery honors top franchisees

November 7, 2013

Corner Bakery Café this week named CB Rest Holdings of Boca Raton, Fla., as Franchise Partner of the Year, while Buon Hospitality of Pleasanton, Calif., was…

Salsarita's gets on board with DMBs

November 7, 2013

Salsarita's has successfully rolled out a digital menu board solution in 46 stores, according to a company press release, which also that said WAND Corporation…

Dickey's partnering with veteran outreach program

November 7, 2013

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc. today announced a partnership with Hope for the Brave, a North Texas organization focused on building awareness and…

Caribou rolls out holiday merch, flavors

November 7, 2013

Minnesota-based Caribou Coffee is partnering with Faribault Woolen Mill Co. to provide customers with luxury items perfect for holiday gifts, including coffee…

Einstein Bros. opening 30 non-traditional units

November 7, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels has added 30 new licensed locations across the country over the past nine months, accelerating the restaurant brand's successful growth…

Cowboy Chicken gets in the turkey business for holiday season

November 7, 2013

Cowboy Chicken — Wood Fire Rotisserie has brought its holiday Wood Fire Rotisserie Turkey for a limited time. Just the way the wood-fire rotisserie chicken is…

4 ways to control your online presence

Using third-party websites like Yelp and Yahoo - the right way- will help attract customers.

Noodles & Co reports strong showing in Q3

November 6, 2013

Noodles & Company, which went public July 2, today announced financial results for the third quarter, including a 45-percent earnings growth and a…

Innovative Restaurant Consulting names preferred payment processor

November 6, 2013

Innovative Restaurant, an Atlanta-based restaurant consulting firm, has selected Sterling Payment Technologies as its preferred Aldelo payment-processing…

NoWait offers Rezbook customers free trial

November 6, 2013

The restaurant seating management service NoWait has announced an offer to clients of Rezbook, which was acquired by OpenTable, to switch from the Rezbook…

Uncle Maddio's signs 5-unit deal for Southeast Alabama

November 6, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has signed a 5-unit franchise development agreement for Southeast Alabama.

Veggie Grill names new marketing VP

November 6, 2013

Veggie Grill has named Gantry Praw as VP of Marketing. His experience in developing cross-channel marketing and communications strategies will play a…

Fresh&co introduces NYC's 1st quinoa bar

November 6, 2013

Fresh&co, a New York City-based fast casual concept known for using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, has created a Quinoa Bar — a healthy, warm and…

Cosi testing new menu

November 6, 2013

Cosi is testing a new menu in three Philadelphia locations. Michael Foley, Cosi's VP of brand strategy and innovation, served as primary architect of the new…

Mucho Burrito raising money to stop bullying

November 6, 2013

Canada-based Mucho Burrito has announced a fundraising partnership with Kids Help Phone, a network of counselors trained to help kids deal with bullying in…