FAQ's about the FDA's final menu regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 25, 2014

The FDA will consider details throughout the next year, and will continue to solicit input on how to properly monitor these regulations.

Consumer confidence grows, but costs pressure profits

November 24, 2014

Despite increased consumer confidence, increased costs -- beef is up 39 percent -- are making it tough for restaurants to earn a profit.

Syrus Restaurant Information Services adds Android app

November 24, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services has added an Android app to its restaurant management solutions portfolio to complement its already existing iOS app.

Teriyaki Madness hires new director of marketing

November 24, 2014

Dave O'Connor will focus on marketing the Asian concept nationally and supporting franchisees.

Qdoba experiences double-digit growth in catering sales

November 21, 2014

Jack in the Box, parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant brands, announced its Q4 and FY results this week.

Zoe's comps up 6.3 percent YTD

November 21, 2014

Zoe's attributes the comp increase to an increase in transactions and product mix, combined with a 1.3-percent increase in price.

Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts

November 20, 2014

Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.

Credit card companies agree to reduce fees 10% in Canada

November 19, 2014

Card companies will reduce credit card interchange fees over five years by about 10 percent.

Jimmy John's customers file class action suit over data breach

November 19, 2014

Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and free credit fraud monitoring for three years.

Front Burner Brands adds brand, marketing leaders

November 19, 2014

Maryellen Torres joined Front Burner Brands this summer as its first-ever chief brand officer, while Michele Whaley became the company's new senior director of…

Capriotti's franchise group changes name, adds board members

November 18, 2014

Dixie Foods International Inc., a Papa John's and Capriotti's Sandwich Shops franchisee, has changed its name to Preferred Restaurant Brands. The company has…

Togo's appoints new COO

November 14, 2014

Jim Peros will oversee all operations and the expansion of the brand's restaurants throughout the West.

Specialty's Café & Bakery gains $37.5M credit facility

November 14, 2014

The financing from GE Capital will help the 50-unit chain refinance debt and grow.

Wingstop appoints new general counsel

November 13, 2014

Jay Young, who previously served at Chuck E. Cheese, will serve on the company’s executive leadership team.

Zoe's Kitchen announces secondary public offering

November 13, 2014

Current stockholders intend to offer 3,800,000 shares of common stock, with 570,000 available for purchase to the underwriters.

TooJay's appoints new CEO

November 12, 2014

Jim Vinz, formerly the president and co-CEO of Le Duff America, will oversee expansion of the Florida-based company, which currently has 26 locations.

Zoe's Kitchen buys three franchise units, announces Q3

November 11, 2014

In addition to acquiring three units in Louisiana, Zoe's Q3 comps will range between 5.7 percent and 5.9 percent.

Fuddruckers same-store sales decline 4.6% in Q4

November 10, 2014

Luby's combo locations, which feature Fuddruckers and Luby's Cafeteria at one property location, were up 5.1 percent in Q4.

Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks have their eyes on dinner

November 10, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks are reportedly planning to crash dinner in the New Year. According to The Street, the brands will introduce more "dinner-friendly…

Noodles & Company makes incremental progress in Q3

November 7, 2014

Noodles & Company announced that same-store comps increased 1.7 percent system-wide.