Case Study: Speeding Up Food Delivery

Table Tracker helped Jason’s Deli shave one whole minute off food deliveries. Read this case study to learn how.

Survey predicts busiest summer hiring season in years

April 2, 2013

This year's summer hiring season is expected to be busier than it has been in recent years, according to the sixth annual summer jobs survey commissioned by…

Case Study: Table Tracker Enhances the Guest Experience at Mia’s

Table Tracker is a table locating system that helps restaurants delivers food faster and enhance the guest experience. See how Table Tracker helped owner and…

Documentary hopes to inspire restaurant industry to get 'Back to basics'

The film aims to depict the restaurant industry's impact on the nation, economically and culturally, while urging a return to its roots, where a fry cook can…

NRA recognizes Buffalo Wild Wings for safe alcohol practices

March 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has awarded Buffalo Wild Wings with its 2013 VIBE Vista Operator Award for Best Responsible Alcohol Service Program. The…

Starbucks expanding mobile, loyalty program after successful 2012

March 21, 2013

Starbucks executives touted the company's major growth in 2012 during today's annual meeting of shareholders. They also announced the expansion of the chain's…

PeopleMatter acquires employment assessments provider

March 21, 2013

PeopleMatter announced it has acquired PeopleClues, a global provider of employment assessments. With the agreement, PeopleClues joins PeopleMatter as the…

MonkeyMedia Software launches Catering Institute for restaurant operators

March 14, 2013

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of turnkey catering solutions for restaurant operators, has announced the launch of its MMS Catering Institute — an education…

Snagajob hourly employment network names new CEO

March 7, 2013

Snagajob, an hourly employment network for job seekers and employers, has named Peter Harrison as its new CEO, succeeding founder Shawn Boyer.

Minimum wage legislation introduced, franchise association responds

March 6, 2013

The debate over the minimum wage has heated up significantly this week. On Tuesday, Senator Tom Harkin and Rep. George Miller introduced a bill to raise the…

PeopleMatter receives $19M in capital funding

March 5, 2013

PeopleMatter announced it has closed a $19-million growth round of capital led by Scale Venture Partners, based in California. According to PeopleMatter CEO…

Zaxby's partnering with Snagajob to attract 'top-notch' employees

February 19, 2013

Snagajob, an hourly employment network for job seekers and employers, and Zax Inc., Zaxby's largest franchise group, recently announced a partnership to help…

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.

HotSchedules named Hard Rock International's 'Technology Vendor of the Year'

February 12, 2013

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile and Web-based employee scheduling, forecasting and paperless hiring solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry…

NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012

February 7, 2013

The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…

Restaurants with engaged employees rank high in customer satisfaction

January 21, 2013

Restaurants with the most engaged employees experience exponentially righer customer satisfaction ratings, according to research from management consulting…

Panera pays up for denying promotions to black employees

December 27, 2012

Panera Bread has been ordered by a federal judge to pay employees who were denied promotions because they were "fat, black and/or ugly."

Franchisees cautious about growth until tax policies solidified

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Franchise leaders believe the sector would be growing faster if Washington D.C. addressed the uncertainties of tax policies and other regulations.

Restaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013

December 10, 2012

While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…

Franchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended

December 10, 2012

According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…