Chicken Salad Chick adds to corporate team

August 5, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick, based in Alabama, is building on its corporate staff with the addition of Patti Evanonsky, director of training & development, and…

6 tips to pump up delivery, carryout orders

Special discounts for pick-up orders, free items with group orders and customers loyalty programs are all efficient techniques.

Infographic: The High Cost of Internet Downtime for Retailers

This infographic highlights what's at stake when the Internet goes down in your stores and how to virtually eliminate the risk of downtime.

Focus Brands gearing up for IPO

August 2, 2013

Just weeks after Noodles & Company announced its successful IPO offering, another major restaurant brand may be following its lead. Focus Brands Inc.…

Restaurants applaud swipe fee ruling

August 1, 2013

A judge from the U.S. District Court from Washington, D.C., ruled Wednesday in favor of a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions at…

Corner Bakery Café promotes new VP of franchise sales

August 1, 2013

Corner Bakery Cafe has promoted Gregg Koffler to vice president of franchise sales, responsible for the overall sales and growth of the franchise division…

Giardino taps SCS to manage supply chain

August 1, 2013

Supply Chain Services is now Giardino Gourmet Salad's provider of supply chain management services.

How 1 CEO succeeds with several fast casual concepts

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Brian Bailey gives an in-depth look at the many hats he wears and how he plans to grow Ichor.

Restaurant operators remain optimistic about sales growth

July 31, 2013

As a result of positive sales and traffic and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…

Summit gathers most foodservice women leaders ever

July 30, 2013

The Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) kicked off its 11th Annual Executive Summit at the JW Marriott Chicago this week.

Conficting stories to blame for gun safety group's outrage at Starbucks?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

July 30, 2013

One advocacy is up in arms after stories hit this week reporting that Starbucks pre-approved a meeting in Sioux Falls, S.D., for armed gun advocates to rally…

NYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

July 30, 2013

New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.

Cintas releases customizable restroom collection for restaurants

July 30, 2013

To help restaurants promote their brand image, Cintas Corporation has introduced its new Signature Series, a line of customizable, designer restroom dispensers…

SOLOS Pizza Café now offering investment opportunities for franchisees

July 30, 2013

Minnetonka, Minn.-based SOLOS Pizza Café Franchising LLC plans to expand upon the three Solos Pizza Café restaurants operated by its affiliate, and is now…

KFC jumps into fast casual with new concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain's senior director of development discusses how KFC plans to succeed in the fast casual sector.

Menchie's CEO taking fro-yo global

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Amit Kleinberger discusses how smiles are key to growing his business into the largest fro-yo chain in the world.

GRILLiT lands up to $3M to grow concept

July 26, 2013

GRILLiT, a fast casual concept focused on healthy cuisine, has executed a revolving credit facility with TCA Global Credit Master Fund, receiving the initial…

Number of restaurant operators seeking capital jumps 40% since 2012

July 25, 2013

Thirty-nine percent more restaurant owners have sought capital for their businesses this year compared to last year, according to a new analysis from Capital…

Chi-Town welcomes new fast casual eatery

July 25, 2013

A new fast casual restaurant concept — Chi-Town Eatery — has arrived in Downtown Chicago in the West Loop, just steps from Restaurant Row. The new restaurant…

Pie Five Pizza adds Baltimore to portfolio

July 24, 2013

For the second time this month, a Five Guys franchisee has signed on to expand the Pie Five Pizza Co. brand.