Technomic expects bar mixer momentum to continue

August 14, 2013

Tracking the growth trend in spirits and the rise of cocktail culture, mixers used in the preparation of cocktails and mixed drinks in restaurants and bars are…

Survey: Parents like dining out with kids

August 14, 2013

Restaurant.com revealed today that parents enjoy dining out with their kids and cite many benefits to the experience, with family quality time and education…

Wendy's selling 30 restaurants to NBA stars

August 13, 2013

The Wendy's Co. today announced the sale of 30 restaurants in the St. Louis market to BB St. Louis LLC, a partnership headed by current Wendy's franchisee and…

Breakfast daypart helps Good Times post solid Q3

August 13, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Tim Hortons launches K-Cup flavors

August 13, 2013

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is adding single-serve coffee cups to its selection of at-home brewing options. Compatible for use in Keurig K-Cup machines…

Why millennials don't like being paid by the hour

Your culture should be one where employees own their jobs, as opposed to one where employees feel totally disconnected to bottom line results and are only…

For QSRs, brand isn’t the language of love to attract students and career-minded workers

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

A mix of young students and career-minded workers will bring different strengths to the table as far as flexibility in hours available, pay requirements and…

Health care law deadlines approaching

August 12, 2013

The Obama Administration's July decision to make 2014 a transition year when it comes to the employer mandate and some employer reporting requirements of the…

Arby's Hungry for Happiness mobile tour visiting St. Louis

August 12, 2013

Arby's Hungry for Happiness mobile tour is stopping in St. Louis this week to help raise awareness about the issue of childhood hunger and to increase…

LGBT activists planning McDonald's protest

August 12, 2013

An activist group in Chicago is planning a protest against Oak Brook-based McDonald's Corp. over the chain's sponsorship of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games…

Bojangles' franchisee supporting MDA camp

August 12, 2013

Bojangles' Stokesdale, N.C.-based franchise partner A&D of Greensborough Inc. is supporting a 15-year Bojangles' tradition of not only raising funds to…

SONIC boosts breakfast with egg whites

August 12, 2013

SONIC Drive-In today announced two changes to its breakfast menu. Starting today, guests can substitute egg whites in any breakfast menu offering with eggs…

LivingSocial launches online ordering platform for small restaurants

August 9, 2013

Restaurants are about to get a big service boost from LivingSocial with an improved online ordering product called ONOSYS for Independents, according to a…

El Pollo Loco rolls out 3 summer-inspired burritos

August 9, 2013

El Pollo Loco introduced today three new premium fire-grilled Signature Summer Burritos: Chicken Bacon Avocado, Chicken & Chorizo and Chicken Fajita.

Next Gen Dine mPOS solution hits the market

August 9, 2013

Prelag Partners LLC has introduced Next Gen Dine, a cloud-based, mobile restaurant point-of-sale software designed for the iPad.

Pork industry braces for all-time high prices

August 9, 2013

The cost of bacon is on the rise, and the high prices are expected by many analysts to hit the foodservice industry sooner than later.

Buying versus purchasing

To help manage costs, create proper specifications, consider contracts for key items and make a commitment to manufacturers for allowances and distributors…

Seamless and GrubHub Inc. complete merger

August 9, 2013

Seamless North America LLC and GrubHub Inc. today announced they have completed their previously announced merger.

Study: Burger QSRs lacks in key customer satisfaction metrics

August 9, 2013

Empathica Inc., a global provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, released a second round of results from its 2013 Quick Service Restaurant…

Fruit processor named McDonald's U.S. Supplier of the Year

August 9, 2013

Shelby, Mich.-based Peterson Farms Inc. has been named McDonald's USA Supplier of the Year.