Senators introduce bill for more flexible menu labeling regulations

November 25, 2013

The American Pizza Community has announced its support for bipartisan Senate legislation introduced last week by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Angus King…

Pennsylvania joins NRA Education Foundation ProStart program

November 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that Pennsylvania has joined ProStart, a two-year program that provides high school…

People Report announces plans for workforce diversity study

November 22, 2013

People Report, providers of service-sector human capital and workforce analytics, has partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance to…

NRA Military Foundation names food service specialist of the year

November 21, 2013

Marine Corporal Daniel Russo will be recognized as the 2013 Food Service Specialist of the Year by the Major General Hill Awards Program taking place Thursday…

Caribou launches eGifting

November 21, 2013

Caribou Coffee has partnered with CashStar, a digital gifting company, to launch an eGift card program to allow consumers to purchase and send personalized…

Courting customers as the economy turns around

Fast casuals must deliver a prime overall dining experience to avoid losing customers who can again afford upscale meals.

NRA releases new Restaurant Operations Report

November 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association this week released a new edition of the Restaurant Operations Report, a comprehensive resource that aims to help restaurant…

Four fast casuals up for PETA2 Awards

November 20, 2013

Four fast casual concepts are nominees for Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain in Peta2's eighth annual Libby Awards. Peta2, PETA's youth division, has…

Tijuana Flats names new CFO

November 15, 2013

Tijuana Flats has named Todd Chase as the brand's chief financial officer. Chase began his leadership for the 97-unit Tex-Mex chain this month.

Military service members invited to culinary forum

November 15, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Military Foundation will host 30 award-winning military service members at a week-long education program at The Culinary…

Elevation Burger selects Raleigh-based agency as national marketing partner

November 15, 2013

Virginia-based burger franchise Elevation Burger has selected ­French/West/Vaughan, an independent public relations and brand communications agency, as its…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

Starbucks isn't sorry for ending relationship with Kraft

November 13, 2013

Starbucks must pay Kraft Foods $2.75 billion over a 3-year disagreement the companies had over distribution of Starbucks packaged coffee in grocery stores…

Vine vs. Instagram Video: Which platform is best for restaurants?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Video marketing may be the future of social media.

President Obama reportedly supports $10.10 minimum wage

November 11, 2013

Reports surfaced last week that President Obama supports an increase in the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, from the current $7.25 an hour. This…

E-FLEX coalition files comments with IRS

November 8, 2013

Backed by the National Restaurant Association, the Employers for Flexibility in Health Care Coalition has filed comments with the Internal Revenue Service…

How one Canadian better-burger chain plans to win US marketshare

The founder and CEO of Big Smoke Burger is confident that Americans will embrace his concept.

Affordable Health Benefits Coalition launches

November 7, 2013

The Affordable Health Benefits Coalition has been launched by a group of organizations, including the National Council of Chain Restaurants, with the common…

NRA now accepting nominations for Operator Innovation Awards

November 7, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting nominations for the third annual Operator Innovations Awards, which celebrate restaurant operators who are…