Sale of Crispers finalized to Healthy Food Concepts

July 12, 2011

The sale of Crispers LLC, a Lakeland, Fla.-based, fast casual restaurant chain, has been finalized between Healthy Food Concepts LLC and Publix Super Markets.

Wall Street Investors Demand ROI - Return on Innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Return on Innovation (ROI), and not Return on Investment is the new demand (and expectation) of Wall Street Investors.

Struggling Quiznos hires financial advisers

July 10, 2011

Denver-based Quiznos has brought in a group of financial advisors from the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and investment bank Moelis…

Are digital menu boards really that complicated?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

We all know there's a lot of differences between digital menu boards and traditional menu boards. They are new and there's a lot to learn, but are they really…

Boston Market names new chief admin officer

July 7, 2011

Boston Market has announced that J. Randal “Randy” Miller has been promoted to chief administrative officer for the national brand, an appointment that became…

Wingstop posts 6% sales increase in Q2

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 6, 2011

Wingstop’s same-store sales for its second quarter 2011 increased 6 percent, marking one of the chain’s strongest quarters in recent years. Year to date…

Pret A Manger joins NYC recycling pilot program

July 5, 2011

Global Green USA is looking for fast casual and quick-service restaurants to participate in a 150-store pilot project in New York City. The project's mission…

Golub Capital leads Au Bon Pain refinance

July 5, 2011

Golub Capital has announced the completion of a $112 million senior secured credit facility provided for the refinancing of Au Bon Pain, a portfolio company of…

NRA files menu labeling comments

July 5, 2011

The National Restaurant Association filed comments Tuesday regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft menu labeling regulations. The Association…

Roark Capital completes Arby's acquisition

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 5, 2011

Atlanta-based Roark Capital has completed its second restaurant buyout in as many months with the finalization of its acquisition of Arby’s Restaurant Group…

5 common mistakes made with safes

We work hard in the restaurant business to provide our customers the food they desire. With efficient operations, we have enough inventory to convert raw…

What's next: Tablet technology replacing print menus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Marketing components are attractive to operators in their push to upsell.

A Big Apple surprise – restaurateur shows concern for food allergies

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

I jumped out of the cab and just stood there taking it all in – the smell of roasted peanuts, the constant honking of taxis and the bright lights of hundreds…

Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes -- old technology in new packaging

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What makes Duncan Hines' new Amazing Glazes so "amazing?" Does it represent new technology? Or do the glazes represent a new application of an old technology?

Pizza Executive Summit: 'It's hip to be Foursquare'

Social media was a hot topic this week at the Pizza Executive Summit in Chicago, where operators heard from a variety of professionals who use it to help grow…

NRA: Restaurant industry optimism, sales take a hit in May

June 30, 2011

As a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and fading optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in…

Flippin' Pizza, Tutti Frutti fro-yo testing mobile wallet

June 30, 2011

United States restaurants may be another step closer to allowing customers to pay with their mobile phones. MobilePayUSA, a division of Irvine, Calif.-based…

Smashburger taps Twist as regional AOR

June 29, 2011

Smashburger has named Twist as its St. Louis agency of record ahead of a 12-unit expansion in the market. The first Smashburger in the St. Louis area will open…

McAlister’s Deli enhances menu, launches Tea Town promo

June 29, 2011

McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for guests to beat the heat this summer with its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion, the search for "Tea Town USA."

Salad Creations expands to Florida campuses

June 29, 2011

Salad Creations is expanding its presence on college campuses with ARAMARK, an award-winning, global food services company. Under the partnership, a new Salad…