Disharmonic harmony in trends 2012

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Patterns shift based on their own trajectory regardless of corporate strategy planning.

Giardino Gourmet Salads adds to Florida healthy eating options

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Giardino Gourmet Salads launched in 2004 in southern Florida by Ody and Kenny Lugo. Today, there are seven locations throughout the region.

Starbucks launches Indivisible coffee, digital campaign

July 1, 2012

In honor of the July Fourth holiday in the United States, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has penned an open letter to consumers to "come together" in celebration…

Restaurant industry reports continued positive sales

June 29, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

Health Care Law upheld, restaurant industry responds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The United States Supreme Court upheld a majority of the provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), introduced and signed by…

I Dream of Falafel to host series of cooking classes

June 28, 2012

I Dream of Falafel has announced the launch of a cooking class with executive chef Henry Nuguid that will focus on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired…

Panera Bread takes a marketing stand

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 28, 2012

When Panera Bread became the first major advertiser on SheKnows.com, a popular website for women, the executive team was more than enthusiastic. However, their…

Google: I dislike my staff

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The second most likely reason your staff leaves is lack of respect or support from a supervisor.

Smashburger celebrates five-year anniversary

June 27, 2012

Smashburger is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its first restaurant opening in Denver in December 2007. The company also announced the addition of six new…

NBA Forward Drew Gooden opens Wingstop in Florida

June 27, 2012

Former Orlando forward Drew Gooden, who is now with the Milwaukee Bucks, has opened his first Wingstop restaurant in Altamonte Springs, Fla.

Tossed promotes A. Michael Toroyan to COO

June 27, 2012

Tossed has announced the promotion of chief development officer A. Michael Toroyan (A.T.) to the additional position of chief operating officer. Toroyan, who…

Report: Online marketing boosts restaurant visits

June 26, 2012

In the first quarter of 2012, 6 percent of restaurant visits (926 million visits) were influenced by online marketing, reports market research company The NPD…

Meal credits

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

Many restaurant owners who offer free meals to their employees are unaware that they are entitled to a minimum wage meal credit for each employee.

Boneheads announces new franchise opportunities

June 25, 2012

Boneheads has announced that franchise opportunities are now available in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Colorado. Boneheads is a grilled fish and…

Wingstop deal to expand Virginia presence

June 25, 2012

Neil Frank, a former strategic marketing manager/software engineer, has signed a deal with Wingstop to open three locations in Virginia. The first is slated to…

Council of Chain Restaurants launches health care law microsite

June 25, 2012

In an effort to consolidate and communicate the National Retail Federation and National Council of Chain Restaurants' position on the health care law, the two…

Top 5 ways multiple HR systems kill your brand

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Webinar discusses biggest obstacles, solutions to multiple-platform use.

NRA partners with Canadian association to launch sustainability program

June 22, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced its partnership with the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) to launch a Canadian version…

FreshBerry opens unit No. 40

June 21, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its 40th FreshBerry Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt store. The new store, located in Charlotte, N.C., is…

Smashburger opens second Calgary location

June 21, 2012

Smashburger is opening its second location in Calgary, Canada, on June 27, following the May 2012 launch of its first-ever Canadian restaurant, also in Calgary.