Desperately Seeking Capital: 4 things to know

Relying on family and friends to bankroll your dream can be a huge mistake.

NRA chief lands spot on 'Most Powerful People in Food' list

January 31, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named one of 2014's "Most Powerful People in Food" by The Daily Meal. Sweeney was…

Restaurant operators report slightly softer sales, traffic in December

January 31, 2014

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate…

Chipotle reports solid growth in Q4

January 30, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill today reported that revenue increased 20.7 percent to $844.1 million and comparable restaurant sales were up 9.3 percent during Q4…

Truth time: Fast casual leaders answer your questions

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEOs discuss everything from marketing and growth to washable dishes and conumer analytics.

Mill Hardware acquired by foodservice supply company

January 30, 2014

Diversified Foodservice Supply Inc. has acquired Mill Hardware & Food Service Inc. in a bid to scale to the organization and improve the customer offering…

Survey finds food cost increases will beef up menu prices

January 30, 2014

A recent survey from SpenDifference found that American chain restaurants plan to increase menu prices as part of a move to offset higher food costs.

NRA names new officers, board members

January 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today the election of officers to its board of…

Maui Wowi appoints new leaders

January 30, 2014

Maui Wowi today announced the appointment of Justin Livingston to VP of Business Development, a newly created position at the company. Livingston has been with…

Starbucks promotes within chain to allow CEO to focus on innovation

January 30, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced a new leadership structure that will allow CEO Howard Schultz to focus on "innovation and next generation retailing and…

Venga, Ctuit partner for operational IT

January 29, 2014

Venga, a data-driven guest management software provider for restaurants, and Ctuit, a provider of business intelligence software, announced a partnership that…

NRA: Obama's minimum wage increase isn't the silver bullet

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA: Obama's call for minimum wage increase will limit opportunities for teens and entry-level workers.

Getlowfees.com launches online credit card processing marketplace for merchants

January 29, 2014

Get Low Fees LLC this week announced the launch of its new website, getlowfees.com. Intended to help business owners lower their credit card processing rates…

MOOYAH finishes 2013 with growth spurt

January 29, 2014

With consistent growth in 2013, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is prepared to achieve another series of milestones in 2014, eyeing the opening of more…

Luxury dessert lounge sips into college

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The youth-market concept serves handcrafted fare and drinks inspired by flavors from all over the world.

Burger 21 closes 2013 with 19-percent jump in AUVs

January 27, 2014

Burger 21 today announced strong growth in 2013 with eight new franchise agreements signed to develop 14 units as part of its strategy to grow throughout the…

Smashburger named a Top 10 promising company by Forbes

January 23, 2014

Smashburger is ranked No. 6 on Forbes' third annual America's Most Promising Companies list. According to a news release, Forbes' list recognizes the top 10…

Are restaurant recipes protected by law?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Understanding the proper application of trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks is key to protecting your restaurant's proprietary recipes and products.

Panera renews partnership with gift card provider

January 22, 2014

Stored Value Solutions has renewed a long-standing relationship with Panera Bread for gift and promotional card program management, according to a company…

Yumz debuts express model

January 22, 2014

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt today announced the launch of Yumz Express, a kiosk-sized version of a full-size Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt store. The new model is…