Restaurants expected to post 3.2% job growth in 2013

October 23, 2013

The restaurant industry is expected to finish 2013 with a job growth rate of 3.2 percent. This is according to new analysis from the National Restaurant…

What's the state of the Fast Casual industry?

The Fast Casual State of the Industry analyzes several topics, including menu trends and workforce and business strategies.

Pizza Hut UK boss leaves for Starbucks' position

October 22, 2013

Mark Fox, head of Pizza Hut's delivery service in the United Kingdom, has left the company to assume the role of UK managing director of Starbucks. According…

Top CEOs share secrets at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Don Fox, Carl Howard and Erle Dardick discuss some of the industry's most important issues.

4 questions restaurant employees ask after Day 1

Socializing on the job used to be frowned upon; now it's a critical component of employee engagement.

7 ways to improve employee work ethic

Eric Chester delivered a keynote on reviving work ethic at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Food Court Wars returning with focus on local offerings

October 18, 2013

Rouse Properties Inc., a national owner and operator of regional enclosed malls, announced its partnership with One Potato Two Potato, a joint venture…

Tin Drum named best place to work in Atlanta

October 18, 2013

Atlanta-based fast casual franchise, Tin Drum Asiacafé, has been named a Best Company to Work For by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in the small business…

Boston Market exec discusses brand turnaround

October 18, 2013

Over the past three years, Boston Market has experienced a turnaround, posting 35 consecutive months of positive sales. The consistent positive growth has led…

Franchise, retail organizations call for more compromise as government opens

October 17, 2013

The International Franchise Association and the National Retail Federation both released statements about the resolution to reopen government and lift the debt…

Salsarita's president stepping down

October 16, 2013

Salsarita's announced today that Larry Reinstein, president and chief operating officer since 2011, will be stepping down effective Oct. 31.

Starbucks' petition drive to end the shutdown nears 2M signatures

October 16, 2013

Starbucks Coffee Company has garnered nearly 2 million signatures for its petition drive asking leaders in Washington, D.C., to end the shutdown and pay the…

FCES '13: Carville, Matalin weigh in on D.C.'s gridlock

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The couple sparred on immigration reform and the regulatory environment, among other topics.

East Coast Wings & Grill hits 39th straight quarter of sales growth

October 15, 2013

North Carolina-based East Coast Wings & Grill has announced its 39th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.

Le Pain adds Wi-Fi throughout U.S. system

October 15, 2013

Ruckus Wireless Inc. announced that it has been selected by Le Pain Quotidien, an international bakery retailer, to supply it with Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products…

National Restaurant Association's DeFife named a top lobbyist

October 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's Executive Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, Scott DeFife, has been named a "2013 Leading Association…

Lights, food, ambiance: 5 reasons to upgrade your lighting

diners expect limited-service restaurants to make them feel welcome.

Restaurant industry responds to government shutdown with promos, pleas

October 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza is the latest restaurant brand to launch a promotion in response to the government shutdown. The fast casual pizza concept is offering free…

Mama Fu's names CFO

October 10, 2013

Mama Fu's has named John Hester to the corporate team as chief financial officer.

Free webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification

October 10, 2013

The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…