Syrus Restaurant Information Services hires first COO

January 22, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies and analytics, has hired Brian Graham as its first chief operating officer.

Let's YO! names new VP of Real Estate

January 21, 2014

Let's YO!, an all-natural frozen yogurt shop, along with its sister-brand, Retro Fitness, has appointed Ray Lauletti VP of Real Estate and Development…

bd's Mongolian launches 'Stir It Up, Your Way' campaign

January 21, 2014

The stir-fry restaurant chain, bd's Mongolian Grill, has launched its "Stir It Up, Your Way" campaign. Now through March 31, customers will have two chances to…

Swipely's new release includes menu, service intelligence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO says the system offers insight into what's most profitable or likely to drive repeat customers.

Boloco announces menu changes

January 17, 2014

Boloco has made a few changes to its menu, which includes a price increase to help cover higher ingredient costs and the chain's commitment to Boloco team…

NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.

SeafoodGrabber creates social networking for buyers and sellers

January 16, 2014

The B2B networking site SeafoodGrabber has launched in Boston, offering a marketplace that accumulates and organizes prices from wholesale seafood suppliers…

Schlotzsky's names new CMO

January 16, 2014

Schlotzsky’s today announced the appointment of Mark A. Mears to chief marketing officer. In his new role, Mears will oversee the direction of the marketing…

NRA's chief innovation officer elected to Meals on Wheels board

January 16, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that Phil Kafarakis, chief Innovation & member advancement officer, has been elected to the Meals On Wheels…

Pizza Hut's fast casual prototype revealed

The new formats also include digital menu boards, deck ovens and an open seating environment.

How Do you Roll? running $5 promo

January 15, 2014

This month marks the third time How Do You Roll? has run its "California Dreamin'" promotion, offering California roll and miso soup for $5, according to a…

Noodles & Co announces preliminary Q4 results

January 14, 2014

Noodles & Company has announced preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013.

Pei Wei 'reFRESHES' menu, look

January 14, 2014

As individuals across the country make New Year's resolutions, Pei Wei Asian Diner has resolved to "reFRESH" nationwide with a new year full of new options.

Ena's Jerkmania launches '14 promos

January 14, 2014

Ena's Jerkmania, an Ohio-based Jamaican fast casual concept, is giving its customers a variety of perks this year, including new merchandise and discounts…

BWW names new VP

January 13, 2014

 Buffalo Wild Wings has named Brian Coan its vice president of enterprise supply chain. Coan is now responsible for developing and executing overall supply…

Chanticleer names new SVP

January 10, 2014

Chanticleer Holdings, which owns Hooters and the fast casual chains, American Roadside Burgers and Just Fresh, announced today that it has appointed Mark…

How Earl of Sandwich is beating bigger brands through mobile marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

A new mobile system allows the chain to engage customers on a one-to-one level.

NRA names Metro Pizza founder 2014 convention chair

January 9, 2014

Sam Facchini, co-founder and co-owner of Metro Pizza, has been named by the National Restaurant Association as its convention chair for the 2014 National…

Technomic announces Consumer Choice awards

January 9, 2014

Technomic has announced the winners of the 2014 Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Awards, which are based on consumer responses to the research and consulting…

Caribou Coffee to transform system infrastructure

January 9, 2014

FranConnect is now working with Caribou Coffee Company to drive higher performance productivity and facilitate systems for all franchisees and licensees…