President Obama proposes to increase minimum wage to $9

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

State of the Union address touches on immigration reform, health care regulations and other topics that directly affect the restaurant industry.

New mobile app helps diners find sustainable restaurants

February 13, 2013

A new free mobile application and website, GoPure, beta launched this week, helping users find, share, and learn about healthy and sustainable dining options.

Restaurant.com adds gaming platform to generate customer loyalty

February 13, 2013

Restaurant.com has added gaming features to its website to generate customer loyalty. Restaurant.com's new social loyalty employs Badgeville's Behavior…

MMF cash drawers

Jack Dorton from MMF introduces the company's new lock-it compartment that allows cashiers to store large bills in a secure compartment in the cash register.

Plenty of 'Hot' and 'Cool' at NAFEM '13

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New products featured at this year's show included labor and energy-efficient features, food safety characteristics, life cycle costs and more.

Genghis Grill launches annual 'Health Kwest' contest

February 12, 2013

To jumpstart the New Year, Genghis Grill has launched its 60-day, health-influenced campaign, Health Kwest. Last year's contestants lost more than 1,00…

YO!Sushi to grow U.S. market in 2013

February 12, 2013

London-based YO!Sushi is planning major growth for the U.S. market this year. After opening its first U.S. location in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station in July…

Report: Restaurants that focus on customer loyalty will win in slow economy

February 12, 2013

With little to no growth forecasted for the restaurant industry in the next several years and consumer frugality being the "new norm," restaurants will need to…

GRS releases mobile ordering app 2.0

February 12, 2013

Granbury Restaurant Solutions has released the latest enhancements to its restaurant mobile ordering app. This version makes it easier for customers to…

FREEBIRDS: Rate your date for freebies

February 12, 2013

FREEBIRDS World Burrito is inviting their guests to "Rate Their Date" on Feb. 15 to receive double points toward earning free food. When giving a thumbs up — a…

HotSchedules named Hard Rock International's 'Technology Vendor of the Year'

February 12, 2013

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile and Web-based employee scheduling, forecasting and paperless hiring solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry…

Report: Fast casual, casual dining visits cutting into QSR traffic

February 12, 2013

According to a new report from Technomic, customer enthusiasm is up for the casual dining segment. This comes after a few years of a slowdown for the segment…

Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation

February 12, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…

Romance your customers on Valentine’s Day by engaging them

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Valentine's Day has me thinking about how new lovers aren't all that different from new restaurant customers: Both want attention that affirms the other party…

Henny Penny CEO honored by NAFEM

February 12, 2013

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) presented Steven D. Cobb, CFSP, chairman and CEO, Henny Penny Corporation, Eaton…

Sweetgreen hoping mobile payment app will hit guests' sweet spot

Fast casual chain is putting its guests on a credit card diet.

Snagajob research shows influx of Millennial hourly job applications

February 11, 2013

New research from Snagajob, an hourly employment network, shows that Millennials are applying for more jobs at a faster rate than older job seekers.

5 ways restaurants can use video to increase customer spend

High-quality video showcases food and drink consumers can taste with their eyes, providing them with a more in-depth feel of a restaurant's atmosphere and…

Q4 sales up at McAlister's

February 11, 2013

McAlister's Deli recently announced a same-store sales increase of 8.3 percent during the fourth quarter of 2012. Company-owned restaurants were up 9.…

Johnny Rockets adds two units in Mexico

February 11, 2013

Nearly 20 years after Johnny Rockets first introduced Mexico City to the brand, two locations opened recently in Huixquilucan and Nuevo Leon, bringing the…