Smashburger opens fourth Chicago-area restaurant

May 19, 2011

Smashburger is bringing its “better burgers” to Darien, Ill., through the chain’s fourth Chicago-area restaurant. The Darien location will open May 25 and is…

Starbucks goes Gaga

May 18, 2011

Starbucks Corp. is getting ready to announce a major digital media partnership with Lady Gaga, named Wednesday by Forbes as the world's most powerful celebrity.

Sales relationships critical for successful catering program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Managers should focus on training, tracking tools, time management and effective strategies.

Quiznos customers get Groupon’s largest deal to date

May 17, 2011

Groupon Inc. has announced a partnership with Quiznos to launch its biggest deal to date. The discount is aimed at creating repeat customers at the sandwich…

Tom & Eddie's opens Deerfield, Ill., location

May 17, 2011

Tom & Eddie’s has opened a location in Deerfield, Ill., marking the company's third and largest location in the Chicago region. The restaurant will have…

Hot Italian serves up high style sustainability

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

While the restaurant industry is among the slowest to go green, Hot Italian proves LEED certification is red hot.

Atlanta Bread to celebrate system-wide intro of Lavazza coffee

May 16, 2011

To celebrate the system-wide introduction of Lavazza coffee, Atlanta Bread has announced that May 23 will be free coffee day for all of the concept’s Facebook…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens first N.J. restaurant

May 16, 2011

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has announced its plans to open the first franchise location in New Jersey.

Tabbedout certified on Dinerware POS

May 15, 2011

Tabbedout, the application that enables guests to review and pay restaurant or bar tabs using a smartphone, is now certified on Dinerware Inc., a developer of…

Trending Now: The growth of see-through food

How consumer desires for menu authenticity and transparency is effecting menu development in a big way.

BG Urban Café launches new brand strategy

May 15, 2011

The BG Urban Café has announced the grand opening of the company's rebranded fast casual restaurants, formally known as Bread Garden.

Cosi Inc. reports Q1 net loss

May 15, 2011

Così Inc. has reported a net loss for its first quarter ended March 28, 2011, of $2.1 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted common share. The loss is down…

Jamba Juice joins forces with USA Water Polo

May 12, 2011

Jamba Juice Company has announced that they will join forces with the USA Water Polo to help their clubs raise funds through the onsite sale of Jamba's…

Five Guys receives $1 million investment boost

May 12, 2011

United Capital Business Lending, a subsidiary of BankUnited, has announced that it is providing $1 million in financing to Five Guys Burgers and Fries owner…

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Today’s employee, tomorrow’s unemployed

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

A few weeks ago I was sitting at the bar at Harry Caray’s in Chicago’s Midway airport. I was at a stool next to the server station and happened to overhear a…

Bobby's Burger Palace to open in College Park, Md.

May 11, 2011

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay will open a location of his fast casual burger concept restaurant, Bobby's Burger Palace, in the new luxury student housing complex…

Seattle’s Best Coffee expands distribution range

May 11, 2011

Seattle’s Best Coffee's announced its distribution now includes 50,000 locations in the United States and Canada. The effort kick-started one year ago when the…

Togo’s to develop 11 new West Coast locations

May 10, 2011

Togo’s Sandwiches has announced the signing of six agreements with single and multi-unit developers that would bring 11 new locations to California. The…

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.