MonkeyMedia Software promotes Mo Asgari to president

November 29, 2011

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of catering solutions for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced an organizational change designed to facilitate…

HuHot Mongolian Grill eyes 2012 expansion

November 28, 2011

HuHot Mongolian Grill will continue to stay focused on concept growth as the chain moves into 2012.

New ad agency to focus on QSR, fast casual growth strategies

November 28, 2011

The Good Eats Agency has officially opened its doors in New York and will focus on advertising and marketing campaigns designed to strategically position…

FastCasual.com publishes Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2012: Workforce Management

November 28, 2011

FastCasual.com has published its Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2012: Workforce Management, which provides a comprehensive view of hiring, retention…

Making Decisions as a Leader - Part V

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Over the course of my 37-year-career in the restaurant industry, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership positions at all organizational levels, from…

Envysion selected as 2011 Red Herring Global Award finalist

November 27, 2011

Louisville, Colo.-based Envysion Inc., a provider of Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) for the restaurant and retail industries, has been selected as a…

Starbucks mobile payment app to invade UK, Ireland

November 27, 2011

Starbucks is set to cross the Atlantic. According to the International Business Times, starting Jan. 5, 2012, customers in the 700 Starbucks locations in the…

Restaurants launch holiday menus, promotions

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How fast casual chains are appealing to holiday diners through charity partnerships and limited-time offers.

Jack in the Box reports Q4 profit, beats expectations

November 21, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 2, 2011, compared with net earnings…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Digital signage ROI

Joseph Grove with FastCasual.com speaks with Rodrick Glass from Allure Global about his presentation at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit. Rodrick spoke on…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Busting some myths

Joseph Grove with FastCasual.com interviews Suzy Badaracco--toxicologist, trend-spotter and registered dietician--after spoke about food and flavor trends at…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Future foodservice consumers

Joseph Grove of FastCasual.com speaks with John Weber, vice president of LEK Consulting, about the new foodservice consumer. Weber was a presenter at the 201…

An American Food Culture: Rising and Thriving

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, FoodIQ 

Study: Daily deal promotions generate new customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many concerns about offering such deals are overstated.

MOOYAH to open first location in Alabama

November 17, 2011

This winter, the first MOOYAH location will move into Alabama's Jefferson and Shelby counties, with more restaurants on the way soon after.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill launches real-time loyalty program

November 17, 2011

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the launch of its real-time loyalty program. All guest loyalty rewards and points are now loaded directly to Very…

Starbucks raises prices

November 17, 2011

Starbucks Corp. has raised prices in some regions and lowered ones in others, according to a story in the Seattle Times.

Buffalo Wild Wings to acquire 15 franchised restaurants

November 16, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced its intent to acquire 15 franchised units located in Ohio and South Carolina from a franchisee group.

Saladworks expands catering menu

November 16, 2011

After nearly a year of in-store testing, Saladworks has moved forward with the public debut of its new catering menu.

Owners of Genghis Grill acquire Baker Bros. American Deli

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Chalak Group Inc. has officially acquired 11-unit, Dallas-based Baker Bros American Deli. The Chalak Group also owns and operates 80-unit Genghis Grill, a…