'Groundhog Day' isn't reality

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

'Groundhog Day' isn't reality

Is your remote access PCI compliant?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

When the PCI standard talks about remote access, it is referring to connecting to a computer when you are on another network. A typical example would be if you…

Energy Kitchen announces executive appointments

August 1, 2011

Manhattan-based Energy Kitchen has announced two new executive appointments.

Technomic: Multiunit concept owners have best of both worlds

August 1, 2011

Multiconcept operators, those companies that own and operate at least three unique restaurant concepts with annual sales of $10 million or more, find…

Share the wealth

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

As every operator knows, the restaurant business is a penny business. We work on relatively thin margins and don't have the luxury of harboring a casual…

NRA’s restaurant industry outlook strengthened in June

July 28, 2011

Driven by stronger same-store sales and traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s…

Buffalo Wild Wings net grows 16.4%

July 27, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 26, 2011.

P.F. Chang's Q2 earnings disappoint exec team

July 27, 2011

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. has reported a revenue decrease for its second quarter ended July 3, 2011. Total revenues were $311.0 million for the quarter as…

Panera Bread reports 19% revenue growth

July 26, 2011

Panera Bread Company has reported its second quarter results for the period ended June 29, 2011. Additionally, the company has given an update for the first 2…

How are we short?

"What? What do you mean we are out of product? Did you check the cooler and stockroom? How could we be out? I know I ordered plenty and checked it all in. What…

Vapiano adds US locations

July 24, 2011

Vapiano International, the 95-unit fast casual chain, will open in Charlotte, N.C. at the end of this month, on the heels of another grand opening in Reston…

VendorSafe announces scalable PCI-compliance solution

July 24, 2011

VendorSafe Technologies, a provider of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant solutions, has announced its proactive scalable…

Boloco restaurants become GRA 2-star certified

July 24, 2011

In March 2008, boloco became the first fast casual chain in New England to become a Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). But…

Red Mango names new CEO

July 24, 2011

Red Mango has named Barry M. Barron Sr. as its new CEO, replacing Joe Vitrano at the company's helm. Red Mango founder Dan Kim will stay on as chief concept…

Don't call it a comeback: Bennigan's on a roll

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How former Salsarita's president Paul Mangiamele plans to breathe new life into an iconic brand.

New concept matches franchisees to lenders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Boefly has attracted many big-name chains as they seek various funding options for growth.

Menu Labeling Tips: Part 2

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As the country begins to see calories on menus, I have some awesome ideas and tips to make your food and menu items a bit better in the numbers department.

Self-assessment questionnaires are huge – here’s how to get started

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

In 2004, when PCI (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) first came out, there was almost no guidance available. Jump ahead to today, and you can find…

Jamba Juice to highlight 22 low-cal offerings

July 19, 2011

With a goal of supporting consumers' active summer, Jamba Juice Company is highlighting its menu of 22 beverages that are 250 calories or less. The items…

Technomic releases Food Trucks Innovation Report

July 19, 2011

A new study by Technomic reveals good news for mobile food vehicles, as 91 percent of consumers polled who are familiar with food trucks said they view the…