Tin Drum named best place to work in Atlanta

October 18, 2013

Atlanta-based fast casual franchise, Tin Drum Asiacafé, has been named a Best Company to Work For by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in the small business…

Boston Market exec discusses brand turnaround

October 18, 2013

Over the past three years, Boston Market has experienced a turnaround, posting 35 consecutive months of positive sales. The consistent positive growth has led…

Franchise, retail organizations call for more compromise as government opens

October 17, 2013

The International Franchise Association and the National Retail Federation both released statements about the resolution to reopen government and lift the debt…

Salsarita's president stepping down

October 16, 2013

Salsarita's announced today that Larry Reinstein, president and chief operating officer since 2011, will be stepping down effective Oct. 31.

Starbucks' petition drive to end the shutdown nears 2M signatures

October 16, 2013

Starbucks Coffee Company has garnered nearly 2 million signatures for its petition drive asking leaders in Washington, D.C., to end the shutdown and pay the…

FCES '13: Carville, Matalin weigh in on D.C.'s gridlock

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The couple sparred on immigration reform and the regulatory environment, among other topics.

East Coast Wings & Grill hits 39th straight quarter of sales growth

October 15, 2013

North Carolina-based East Coast Wings & Grill has announced its 39th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.

Le Pain adds Wi-Fi throughout U.S. system

October 15, 2013

Ruckus Wireless Inc. announced that it has been selected by Le Pain Quotidien, an international bakery retailer, to supply it with Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products…

National Restaurant Association's DeFife named a top lobbyist

October 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's Executive Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, Scott DeFife, has been named a "2013 Leading Association…

Lights, food, ambiance: 5 reasons to upgrade your lighting

diners expect limited-service restaurants to make them feel welcome.

Restaurant industry responds to government shutdown with promos, pleas

October 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza is the latest restaurant brand to launch a promotion in response to the government shutdown. The fast casual pizza concept is offering free…

Mama Fu's names CFO

October 10, 2013

Mama Fu's has named John Hester to the corporate team as chief financial officer.

Free webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification

October 10, 2013

The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…

Starbucks opens $70M juicery to expand Evolution Fresh

October 10, 2013

Starbucks has opened a $70 million juicery in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., that will quadruple the brand's production of Evolution Fresh cold-pressed juice…

Making Restaurant Ice Cleaner, Safer and Better

Diligence and new technology can strengthen operations, potentially boosting revenue and profitability.

Study: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures

October 9, 2013

According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…

Fazoli's announces name of new Italian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEO Carl Howard will grow Fazoli's and Venti-Tre simultaneously.

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Cosi rolling out digital campaign

October 8, 2013

Così, a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 100 restaurants, has teamed up with digital engagement provider ePrize to launch "Fall Into Così," a…

Jamba adjusts growth targets

October 8, 2013

Jamba Inc. this week provided an update on key business initiatives, preliminary fiscal year 2014 guidance and adjusted estimates for fiscal year 2013…