Celebrity chefs headline NRA Show's Culinary Showcase event

February 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced that celebrity chefs from across the country — including Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless, Iron Chef's Cat…

Smoothie King names CEO

February 14, 2013

New Orleans-based Smoothie King Franchises has appointed Tom O'Keefe as the company's new president and COO, along with the reappointment of Joe Lewis — one of…

Orange Leaf turns fro-yo upside down

February 14, 2013

Upside down is the new right way to eat frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf, now that the 225-unit chain is encouraging guests to save the yogurt to top off their…

Cowboy Chicken protecting customers from cyber criminals via ANX

February 14, 2013

Cowboy Chicken has selected ANXeBusiness Corp. as the endorsed provider of security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard solutions for its brand…

Why former Burger King president invested in Giardino Gourmet Salads

Julio Ramirez shares his plans for the chain and what type of franchisees he's seeking to help him grow the brand.

Starbucks gets juiced

February 14, 2013

Fourteen months after Starbucks acquired Evolution Fresh, an organic juice company, Starbucks has expanded distribution of the healthy, cold-crafted juices to…

10 ways to build your restaurant catering program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Growing catering revenues requires professional business-to-business selling skills.

Restaurant franchise industry veteran starts strategic advisory firm

February 13, 2013

Franchise industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE, announced today the launch of McKeeCo Services LLC, a franchising and development strategic advisory firm.…

FreshBerry picks up market share in Middle East

February 13, 2013

Winning a sizeable market share in the Middle East is a big part of FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe's strategy, and it seems the brand is succeeding, according…

Gulf Arab States adds two Johnny Rockets units

February 13, 2013

The Middle East is home to two more Johnny Rockets restaurants; one in Kuwait and one in Saudi Arabia.

Bennigan's CEO nominated for Silver Plate Award

February 13, 2013

Less than two years after being recruited to lead Bennigan's, President & CEO Paul Mangiamele has been nominated for the 2013 Silver Plate Award. The…

NFSSC taps industry veteran Joe LaRocca to speak in Vegas

February 13, 2013

Joseph LaRocca, founder and president of RetaiL-Partners, is speaking at The National Food Service Security Council's 34th Annual Conference Aug. 4-7 in Las…

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…