Position-specific assessments added to WykeWyre hiring tool

February 18, 2014

WyckWyre and Criteria Corp have announced the integration of Criteria Corp's HireSelect assessments into WyckWyre's food and hospitality online hiring systems.

Chipotle debuts comedy series

February 17, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill today debuts its original comedy series, "Farmed and Dangerous" on Hulu and Hulu Plus. The four-episode series marks Chipotle's first…

Dutch mobile payment company hoping to help US restaurateurs save on processing fees

Most mobile payments are usually for low amounts but use a processing infrastructure designed 40 years when payments were high.

Technomic, IRI create joint data analysis venture

February 14, 2014

Information Resources Inc. and Technomic announced a joint service offering aimed at providing a holistic view of the food industry.

Getting customers to fall in love with your business

February 14, 2014

In celebration of Valentine's Day, Cintas Corporation, has compiled a list of the top techniques to make your customers love your business.

Boloco welcomes new COO

February 14, 2014

Boloco has named Scott Nietschmann its new COO, where he will be tasked with managing and improving the behind-the-scenes operations of the restaurants…

Live Basil Pizza adds locally sourced toppings to the menu

February 13, 2014

Denver-based Live Basil Pizza has unveiled its first 'Chef's Pick' pizza topped with a variety of organic Cremini, Button, Oyster and Cinnamon Cap mushrooms…

Evolution Fresh voluntarily recalls select bottles of juice

February 13, 2014

Starbucks' Evolution Fresh is initiating a voluntary product recall of about 1,700 bottles of “Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger” juice with a best by date of…

Fine-dining chefs getting 'Funky' with fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Father-and-son Chefs Bryan and Bradley Ogden step out of their comfort zone to open fast casual chicken concept.

Starbucks to sell drinks in Korean stores

February 12, 2014

Starbucks is selling an organic birch tree beverage in Korean department stores thanks to a deal it recently signed with Sealand Natural Resources, a product…

Keynote: Why you should put your employees first

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurateur Cameron Mitchell discusses how to create the proper culture for your business.

Obama administration extends health care compliance deadline for businesses

February 11, 2014

The Obama administration announced Monday that the deadline for mid-sized companies to comply with Obamacare regulations has been extended to 2016.

New social media monitoring, analytics tool hits market

February 11, 2014

Market Force Information, a provider of customer intelligence solutions, is helping restaurants and other multi-location businesses provide better customer…

ROTI names new CEO

February 10, 2014

ROTI Mediterranean Grill has named Carl Segal as the CEO of the Chicago-based chain, effective Feb 18. Segal comes to ROTI from Potbelly Sandwich Works, with a…

Smoothie King Center unveiled to host NBA All-Star game

February 7, 2014

New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson and Smoothie King owner Wan Kim announced today a multiyear agreement reached between the Pelicans and Smoothie King to…

Pancheros honors outstanding franchisees, partners

February 7, 2014

Pancheros has announced this year's recipients of the its annual internal awards. Vendor of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Franchisee of the Year…

Fazoli's names new marketing VP

February 7, 2014

Jonathan Quinn has joined Fazoli's as its vice president of Marketing. Quinn brings Fazoli's more than 15 years of brand management and marketing expertise…

Best practices for digital commerce success

Finding the right partner for enabling digital commerce and loyalty is really just the first step for a successful mobile strategy.

Bizzare Foods' Andrew Zimmern to host event at NRA show

February 6, 2014

Andrew Zimmern, the host of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World on the Travel Channel, will serve as host and emcee for the…

Salsarita's founder launching fast casual Italian concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Italian cuisine makes sense as a fast casual concept because it looks good, cooks quickly and is great for to-go options.