The Generation With Huge Spending Power

Learn why restaurants need Gen Y-ers and how dismissing them can be fatal to their business.

Manage your reputation before customers leave

Management in the restaurant industry isn’t just about managing a physical location: it also involves managing customer perceptions.

Infographic: How Long is the Wait?

In order to learn more about the average wait times at restaurants, the LRS marketing team distributed a survey to 8,500 restaurant managers. The following…

Mobile Websites Made Easy: Tips for Restaurant Operators

Mobile devices are quickly becoming the tool of choice to aid in dining decisions. A restaurant without a mobile website can be at a serious competitive…

Developing Additional Revenue in Restaurant Kitchens

Innovations help make operations more efficient and effective.

Easy TV: 3 Ways a Video Distribution System Will Improve Efficiency

If a bar or restaurant has multiple television sets, a top-notch video distribution system is needed for maximum efficiency.

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.

American Restaurant Holdings now a publicly traded company

June 12, 2013

Focus Entertainment International Inc. has acquired American Restaurants LLC, a Nevada-based limited liability company, through a reverse merger transaction.

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.…

U-Swirl acquires Aspen Leaf and Yogurtini fro-yo chains

January 14, 2013

U-Swirl Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafés, has acquired specific assets of Aspen Leaf Yogurt…

ROI Advantages in Value-Based Franchises

Decreased initial investment and diversification fuel value-added franchise concept.

Report: Demand growing for high-margin beverages

September 25, 2012

Seven out of 10 consumers (71 percent) now purchase beverages away from home twice a week or more often, up from 66 percent in 2010.

Report: Food industry franchising profitability on the rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

More than 70 percent of franchisees surveyed said they would recommend their brand to other candidates – a strong indicator of job satisfaction.

NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.

Fazoli's sets all-time sales record in August

September 5, 2012

Fazoli's announced that its August sales broke an all-time company record. Company unit sales were up 3.4 percent over last year, making it the 25th…

Fast casual concepts among fastest growing U.S. companies

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Smashburger's growth is down from last year but is still the fastest-growing concept in the segment.

BBI expands CherryBerry to Florida

August 14, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Julie Harris to expand development of its CherryBerry Self-Serve…

WAND named as Salsarita's digital menu board provider

August 14, 2012

WAND Corporation has been chosen by Salsarita's as the exclusive supplier of digital menu boards for its restaurants. Salsarita's has installed WAND digital…

MOOYAH rolls out mobile ordering app

August 13, 2012

MOOYAH Burgers Fries Shakes has added a new mobile ordering application to help fuel its aggressive growth plans.

MAD Greens salad lettuce goes hydroponic

August 13, 2012

VertiFresh, LLC has announced its partnership with Denver-based MAD Greens Inspired Eats to begin offering a signature "Alferd Packer" summertime salad made…