Jamba Juice reports increased sales, progress toward 'asset light' model

December 4, 2014

Jamba Juice refranchised 13 stores and added 51 new global franchise stores through the end of the third quarter, and reported mid-single digit percentage…

Going back to the basics always works

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Refer to the failures of your company's ancestors because there is a lot to learn there.

Fourth names TISSL partner in analytics, POS integration

December 3, 2014

Through a partnership with TISSL, Fourth offers integration of its Analytics tool with POS data.

Temporary hires can have a lasting effect

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Keep an eye out for a team member who takes new peers under their wing; you just might have had an excellent trainer under your nose.

Secrets to successful restaurant site selection

Tour prospective sites in order from worst to best, which will allow you to become more confident, ask better questions and be more in control of the leasing…

Lower gas prices yield higher restaurant traffic, sales in October

December 1, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted solid gains in October, driven in large part to falling gas prices.

Restaurants Canada taps interim CEO

December 1, 2014

Chef and restaurateur Donna Dooher has been named interim president and CEO at Restaurants Canada.

Carin Stutz takes helm of McAlister's

December 1, 2014

The former Cosi CEO took the helm of the Alpharetta, Georgia-based deli concept on Nov. 17.

Startups prove the future of foodservice is bright

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A handful of businessmen and women have come up with new concepts specifically to solve restaurant operators' biggest problems.

8 tips for heading off holiday scheduling stress

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Increased traffic coupled with more requests for time off can add up to scheduling stress. Check out these tips for reducing the stress.

FAQ's about the FDA's final menu regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 25, 2014

The FDA will consider details throughout the next year, and will continue to solicit input on how to properly monitor these regulations.

Consumer confidence grows, but costs pressure profits

November 24, 2014

Despite increased consumer confidence, increased costs -- beef is up 39 percent -- are making it tough for restaurants to earn a profit.

Syrus Restaurant Information Services adds Android app

November 24, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services has added an Android app to its restaurant management solutions portfolio to complement its already existing iOS app.

Teriyaki Madness hires new director of marketing

November 24, 2014

Dave O'Connor will focus on marketing the Asian concept nationally and supporting franchisees.

Restaurant organizations apprehensive about Obama's executive action on immigration

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It has been estimated that about 20 percent of chefs, head cooks and cooks in the restaurant industry are undocumented immigrants.

Qdoba experiences double-digit growth in catering sales

November 21, 2014

Jack in the Box, parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant brands, announced its Q4 and FY results this week.

Zoe's comps up 6.3 percent YTD

November 21, 2014

Zoe's attributes the comp increase to an increase in transactions and product mix, combined with a 1.3-percent increase in price.

Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts

November 20, 2014

Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.

Credit card companies agree to reduce fees 10% in Canada

November 19, 2014

Card companies will reduce credit card interchange fees over five years by about 10 percent.

Jimmy John's customers file class action suit over data breach

November 19, 2014

Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and free credit fraud monitoring for three years.