Chipotle reports use of GMOs

June 20, 2013

Although Chipotle is known for its local, sustainable ingredients, the chain is gaining a lot of attention this week for being transparent when it comes to…

The importance of traceability: “Fish fraud” sparks food-labeling controversy

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Seafood fraud not only affects consumers' wallets, it also has the potential to take advantage of and even damage the reputation of honest vendors and…

Chain restaurant group asks for repeal of Renewable Fuel Standard

June 20, 2013

The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) today launched "Feed Food Fairness: Take RFS Off the Menu," a new grassroots campaign focused on repealing the…

Restaurant chains capitalize on increase in SBA lending

June 20, 2013

A new report released at the start of the International Franchise Expo in New York City shows that U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending to…

Chipotle to serve 15M pounds of local produce

June 20, 2013

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to serve more than 15 million pounds of locally grown produce in its restaurants this year, up from its 2012 goal of 10 million…

Zoës Kitchen supporting 'super runner' for charity

June 20, 2013

Zoës Kitchen is sponsoring Zoë Goes Running, a first-of-its kind undertaking by world-class runner Zoë Romano to bring awareness and raise funding for the…

Turning 'Big Data' into big money

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Concerns remain about how to turn all of that information into actionable items.

Idiot-proof restaurant equipment innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Equipment innovation is innovative when it solves a technical problem and adds shareholder value.

Big and little data : A gold mine

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

This past Thursday, I had the pleasure of speaking on the Restaurant Technology panel at the 33rd Annual Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference at the New York…

Jack in the Box closing nearly 70 Qdoba restaurants

June 19, 2013

Jack in the Box Inc. this week announced that it will close 67 of its company-operated Qdoba restaurants by the end of fiscal 2013, which ends Sept. 29.

Former Applebee's CEO bringing Pie Five to Kansas City

June 19, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. will expand its presence to the Kansas City, Mo., market this summer. The newest location will be franchised by Dave Goebel, who is the…

OpenTable now available via AllergyEats app

June 19, 2013

AllergyEats, a guide to allergy-friendly restaurants nationwide, has signed a new affiliate relationship with OpenTable to help the food allergy community…

GrubHub identifies top cities for gluten-free ordering

June 19, 2013

GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has tracked the gluten-free dining trend at U.S. takeout restaurants. An analysis of 2013 GrubHub orders…

OpenRest integrates with RestCloud's restaurant-specific messaging terminal

June 19, 2013

RestCloud.net, which streamlines the food ordering flow between online ordering services and restaurants, has partnered with OpenRest, a provider of white…

Pancheros adds 2nd location in Missouri

June 19, 2013

Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its second Missouri location in St. Joseph this week. To mark the grand opening, it will offer its signature burritos for $…

Chicken Salad Chick announces 1st location in Mobile, Ala.

June 19, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick announced this week the addition of a future franchise in Mobile, Ala. The new restaurant will open in a few months in the Hillwood…

LRS' antibacterial pager now available

June 19, 2013

Long Range Systems, a supplier of on-site guest and staff paging, has introduced SafeTouch, a new antibacterial wireless paging device. The antimicrobial…

4 ways to attract high-quality managers

Managers are most happy when offered certain intangibles that can make a big difference when working in the restaurant field.

Noodles & Company sets terms for $75M IPO

June 18, 2013

Colorado-based Noodles & Company, which has more than 300 units, has announced terms for its IPO, according to Nasdaq. The chain plans to raise $75 million…

Dickey's is revving up menu with Racetrack Sandwich

June 18, 2013

Dickey's Barbecue customers will be able to order the chain's new Racetrack Sandwich July through September, said Roland Dickey Jr., president and CEO of…