NRA's Public Affairs Conference set for April

February 20, 2013

An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington, D.C., April 17-18 for the National Restaurant Association's 27th annual…

EarthLink, ANX launch managed PCI compliance solution

February 20, 2013

EarthLink Inc., an IT and communications provider, and ANXeBusiness Corp., a provider of compliance solutions, have partnered to launch a PCI Compliance…

John Cahill named COO of la Madeleine

February 19, 2013

Madeleine Country French Café announced today that John Cahill, a 10-year veteran at la Madeleine, has been named chief operating officer. In his new role…

Video: MMF adds security feature to cash registers

February 19, 2013

MMF recently rolled out a new Advantage line for cash registers that includes extra storage for coin rolls and other iteams, and a hidden compartment for…

'Live Consciously:' Panera intros new platform to express brand values, purpose, culture

February 19, 2013

Panera Bread Company has unveiled a new initiative — Live Consciously — to express its brand values, purpose and culture.

Jersey Mike's founder named IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year

February 19, 2013

The award recognizes an individual who is 'currently building a successful business venture, exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents…

Starbucks doubling Asia Pacific staff

February 19, 2013

Starbucks Corp. plans to have about 40,000 employees in the Asia Pacific region five years from now, which would double its workforce in the area, according to…

Video: Restaurants can use Elo's new tablet to speed up operations

February 19, 2013

Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City.

Video: Expert on Millennials shares tips on how to reach them

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Millennials want to co-create your product and share it with their friends.

Manager's Red Book technology suite goes online

February 18, 2013

Red Book Solutions announced today at the International Franchise Association Convention in Las Vegas that, as part of the new technology suite brought…

Celebrity chefs headline NRA Show's Culinary Showcase event

February 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced that celebrity chefs from across the country — including Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless, Iron Chef's Cat…

Smoothie King names CEO

February 14, 2013

New Orleans-based Smoothie King Franchises has appointed Tom O'Keefe as the company's new president and COO, along with the reappointment of Joe Lewis — one of…

Cowboy Chicken protecting customers from cyber criminals via ANX

February 14, 2013

Cowboy Chicken has selected ANXeBusiness Corp. as the endorsed provider of security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard solutions for its brand…

Why former Burger King president invested in Giardino Gourmet Salads

Julio Ramirez shares his plans for the chain and what type of franchisees he's seeking to help him grow the brand.

Restaurant franchise industry veteran starts strategic advisory firm

February 13, 2013

Franchise industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE, announced today the launch of McKeeCo Services LLC, a franchising and development strategic advisory firm.…

Bennigan's CEO nominated for Silver Plate Award

February 13, 2013

Less than two years after being recruited to lead Bennigan's, President & CEO Paul Mangiamele has been nominated for the 2013 Silver Plate Award. The…

President Obama proposes to increase minimum wage to $9

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

State of the Union address touches on immigration reform, health care regulations and other topics that directly affect the restaurant industry.

Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation

February 12, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…

Henny Penny CEO honored by NAFEM

February 12, 2013

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) presented Steven D. Cobb, CFSP, chairman and CEO, Henny Penny Corporation, Eaton…

Q4 sales up at McAlister's

February 11, 2013

McAlister's Deli recently announced a same-store sales increase of 8.3 percent during the fourth quarter of 2012. Company-owned restaurants were up 9.…