Startups prove the future of foodservice is bright

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A handful of businessmen and women have come up with new concepts specifically to solve restaurant operators' biggest problems.

Social media expert: Restaurants need to get better at brand storytelling

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The challenge is no longer having the biggest presence or most followers; now quality matters before activity.

8 tips for heading off holiday scheduling stress

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Increased traffic coupled with more requests for time off can add up to scheduling stress. Check out these tips for reducing the stress.

Log onto the tech revolution or get left behind

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Restaurants are opting for fully integrated digital menus, which speed up service, educate customers easily and tap into inventory and POS systems.

Burger King intros Four Cheese Whopper

November 26, 2014

Burger King has added four kinds of cheese to its signature Whopper for the release of its latest LTO, appropriately named the Four Cheese Whopper.

Sloan's Ice Cream steps outside of South Florida

November 26, 2014

Sloan's Ice Cream will open the doors to its first Southern California franchise location in the San Diego's Westfield UTC Shopping Centre on Black Friday…

Tim Hortons kicks off holidays with new, personalized e-gifting option

November 26, 2014

Tim Hortons has launched a new e-gifting option to kick off the holiday season. Customers can now create a personalized virtual or plastic photo Tim Card from…

Wienerschnitzel revamps website as part of push toward younger consumer base

November 26, 2014

Wienerschnitzel's revamped website went live this week, featuring design elements aimed at attracting a younger consumer base.  According to a news release…

Burger 21, zpizza rank high on franchising list

November 26, 2014

Franchiserankings.com, a provider of reviews and ratings on franchises, has released its top 10 best food franchises for the month of November.

Restaurants' commitment to sustainability influencing younger customers

November 26, 2014

New research from Packaged Facts finds that sustainability initiatives are increasingly important to restaurant consumers. According to the Future of…

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.

Gluten-free beer finds its way

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

I can't tell you how many photos from friends I receive of restaurant bar menus that feature gluten-free beer. The photos are sent out of enthusiasm for the…

The wait is over: FDA issues final menu labeling regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The FDA's 395-page document includes menu labeling by the slice, not the whole pizza, a ruling applauded by the restaurant industry.

Webinar will tackle 'Hot or Not' trends for employers

November 25, 2014

How much will big data cost in 2015? How can restaurants mitigate rising costs and increasingly competitive labor markets?

Canadian 'Express Entry' program will remove caps on cooks, managers

November 25, 2014

Currently, cooks and foodservice managers are capped in the Canadian Federal Trades stream. Caps will be removed from all streams with Express Entry, which…

Green Leaf's and Bananas hosting holiday Facebook giveaway

November 25, 2014

Villa Enterprises Management's Green Leaf’s and Bananas restaurants are hosting a Holiday Facebook Give-Away from now through Jan. 4.

Dunkin' Donuts plans 2016 entry into San Francisco

November 25, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has signed multistore development agreements with five franchise groups for a total commitment of 63 new restaurants in the greater San…

Int'l Franchise Association adds two executives

November 25, 2014

The International Franchise Association has added two government relations and public policy professionals to its team. They include:

White Castle promo card program returns for holiday season

November 25, 2014

White Castle's promo card program has returned in time for the holiday shopping season. For every $25 spent on White Castle gift cards; the purchaser receives…

Cinnabon debuts Bon Bake shop concept

November 25, 2014

The Bon Bake Shop by Cinnabon made its debut this week in Houston's Willowbrook Mall. The mall is serving as a test location for the new concept, which…