Garden Fresh names Morberg CEO

July 31, 2014

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed John Morberg as its chief executive officer effective immediately.

Breakfast takes a bite out of Panera comps in Q2

The quarter represented the first time in six quarters the company registered a year-over-year increase in transactions.

Benefits 101: Simple ways to offer education assistance

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Sit down with employees taking classes and explore flexible scheduling options.

WFF launches campaign to advance women leaders

July 30, 2014

The Women's Foodservice Forum has launched the WFF 100K Strong Commitment Campaign, an industry-wide "call to action” to support the advancement of women…

Johnny Rockets appoints new CMO

July 30, 2014

Johnny Rockets recently announced the appointment of Joel Bulger as Chief Marketing Officer.

Maui Wowi hires new franchise business manager

July 30, 2014

Maui Wowi announced today the hire of Jeff Lougee as franchise business manager.

Buffalo Wild Wings posts same-store sales growth in Q2

July 30, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings posted increased same-store sales increases of 7.7 percent at company-owned restaurants and 6.5 percent at franchised restaurants for the…

McDonald's ruling holds franchisors accountable for franchise employee allegations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The National Restaurant Association claims the decision will impede job creation and create 'big business.'

San Diego City Council passes minimum wage hike

July 29, 2014

On Monday, the San Diego City Council approved an ordinance that would raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour by January 2017, according to a report from…

Wingstop posts strong second quarter

July 29, 2014

Wingstop reported a 15.3-percent increase in same-store sales growth in Q2 2014.

The Restaurant of the Future: How Technology will Transform the Guest Experience

As new technology slowly creeps into the restaurant world, a picture of the future is emerging. No part of the guest experience will be unchanged, starting…

Blending Cell Phones and Guest Pagers: The Evolution of Paging Systems in the Hospitality Industry

In the hospitality industry, a paging system is as common as knives and forks. However, as cell phone technology became widely adopted, the need for a hybrid…

On Cue Turns Wait Time Management into a Well-Oiled Machine

Alondra Hot Wings Restaurant & Grill is a full-service restaurant with four locations in Los Angeles County. The vision of Alondra Hot Wings is to serve…

Teaching in-store and digital ordering to play nice

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

One of the leading brands is on its way to a digital ordering majority. Is your brand ready to handle the demand from outside your walls?

How do you become the Uber of food?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

When an idea comes along like UBER or OpenTable, you have to challenge the status quo and create a better way to serve the customer.

Back to the Basics takes a deep look at the restaurant industry workforce

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

'I truly believe that great things come from people getting together and collaborating,' Mike Tyler, CEO War Room.

New beverages, food give Starbucks a lift in Q3

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Food sales drove two points of comp growth in the U.S., and the breakfast sandwich platform surged 40 percent.

Back Yard Burgers sees turnaround with return of seasoned fries

July 24, 2014

Did bringing back seasoned fries save Back Yard Burgers? It might have been the start, according to a story in the Tennessean.

Chipotle cites increased throughput as a driver behind same-store sales lift

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Same-store sales drive strong second quarter results.

Tava Indian Kitchen taps Smashburger exec as CEO

July 21, 2014

Tava Indian Kitchen today announced that Jeremy Morgan, former SVP of Marketing and Consumer Insights for Smashburger, has been appointed CEO.