Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo ready to kick off

August 16, 2013

Thousands of restaurant and foodservice industry professionals are expected to attend the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo at the Los Angeles…

Restaurant loss-prevention event experiences double-digit attendance growth

August 16, 2013

The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (formerly NFSSC), recently completed its 34th Annual Conference, at the M Resort, Aug. 4-7, in Las…

Food manufactures expected to increase use of sensors

August 16, 2013

Sensors already have a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry, including the promotion of more efficient and environmentally sustainable…

Retail experts point to Starbucks as model for customer service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants aren't in the "restaurant business;" they're in the "experience" business.

An obesity solution

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

In Europe, a commission has set a goal to make pizza healthier.

Shift to mobile: Punchh receives $3M investment

August 15, 2013

Punchh, a mobile solutions provider for the restaurant industry, announced that it has raised $3 million in venture capital funding to further expand its…

Yogurtland signs agreements for 20 new units

August 15, 2013

Yogurtland announced it has signed franchise agreements for 20 more units, bringing the total in the pipeline to 100 additional locations. Yogurtland also has…

Mimi's Café announces three executive promotions

August 15, 2013

As part of its rebranding and rebuilding initiative, Mimi's Cafe has announced the promotion of three executive-level operations leaders.

Corner Bakery Café accelerates national growth plan

August 15, 2013

Corner Bakery Cafe today announced that it is entering the Oklahoma and Massachusetts markets, as well as three new markets in Florida and California, as part…

Franchising index hits highest growth level since recession

August 15, 2013

The International Franchise Association's latest Franchise Business Index shows that the industry is at its strongest level since November 2007, prior to the…

GRILLiT signs on for MMA sponsorship

August 15, 2013

GRILLiT Inc. has announced its sponsorship of MMA fighter Michael Johnson, who will be fighting on UFC Fight Night 26, Saturday, Aug. 17 on the Fox Sports …

Chicken Salad Chick continues Southeast expansion

August 15, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick announced today the development of another franchise location in Columbus, Ga.

How Instagram helped family-owned fast casual build customer loyalty

The small restaurant brand now has 1,000 followers.

Dickey's debuts next-generation design

August 14, 2013

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants are introducing a new design, including new layered natural wood interior schemes and enhanced menu boards in all new…

McAlister's coming to Carbondale, Ill

August 14, 2013

McAlister's Deli will open its first Carbondale, Ill., location at 1382 E. Main St. To celebrate, the restaurant will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.

Chicken and burgers unite: Fatburger unit reopens as a co-branded unit

August 14, 2013

The Fatburger in Pomona, Calif., has joined forces with its sister brand, Buffalo's Café, to open one unit serving food both menus.

HuHot guests vote on menu change

August 14, 2013

HuHot Mongolian Grill, a create-your-own stir-fry concept based in Montana, is adding to its sauce lineup. One of the restaurant's rotating seasonal sauces…

Connecticut Starbucks closes early to avoid clash over gun rights

August 14, 2013

In an effort to avoid fueling the fire around conceal and carry debates, the Starbucks in Newtown, Conn., closed by 5:45 p.m. Friday, according to the…

Technomic expects bar mixer momentum to continue

August 14, 2013

Tracking the growth trend in spirits and the rise of cocktail culture, mixers used in the preparation of cocktails and mixed drinks in restaurants and bars are…

Survey: Parents like dining out with kids

August 14, 2013

Restaurant.com revealed today that parents enjoy dining out with their kids and cite many benefits to the experience, with family quality time and education…