Survey: Many customers want QSR delivery option

July 17, 2013

Restaurant DemandTracker has released its quarterly survey of 3,000 U.S. restaurant consumers — this time focusing on which QSRs would most likely benefit from…

GrubHub reports growth in Pakistani, African and Halal cuisine

July 17, 2013

GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has released new data that reveals year-over-year growth in nontraditional ethnic cuisine orders.

NRA's Educational Foundation establishes new scholarship fund

July 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that it has established a scholarship fund in the name of the late Stephen P.

Baskin-Robbins marks National Ice Cream Day via Twitter promotion

July 17, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating National Ice Cream Month by offering its fans the chance to win a year's worth of ice cream.

Carvel discounts cones for Ice Cream Day

July 17, 2013

Carvel... America's Freshest Ice Cream is celebrating National Ice Cream Day July 21 with discounted 99-cent junior cones.

Does your call for help bring hackers to your door?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Hackers have targeted help desks because they know that the people who provide you support have the access into your systems that they want to exploit.

The anti-Robin Hood approach to inventory control

If you are confronted with peculiar and unexplained issues with cash management or inventory control, look beyond the 'usual suspects.'

McDonald's plans Vietnam entry

July 16, 2013

McDonald's has signed Henry Nguyen as a developmental licensee for the Vietnam market. Nguyen is a Vietnamese businessman and founder of Good Day Hospitality.

KFC veteran named CFO at El Pollo Loco

July 16, 2013

El Pollo Loco has named Larry Roberts as its chief financial officer. Roberts assumes his new role with nearly 30 years of experience, including more than 2…

Report: Restaurants expected to lose market share to retail meals

July 16, 2013

Home meal replacements or prepared foods from supermarkets, drug stores and other retail outlets will continue to capture share of the meal/snacks market by…

Massachusetts Restaurant Association names new CEO

July 16, 2013

The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) has named restaurant veteran Bob Luz as president and CEO. After 24 years, Peter Christie is retiring.

McDonald's budgeting tool faces criticism

July 16, 2013

McDonald's has teamed up with Visa to include its Practical Money Skills information online at practicalmoneyskills/com/mcdonalds. The website includes guides…

McDonald's Singapore introduces interactive, NFC-enabled 'Happy Table'

July 16, 2013

A McDonald's restaurant in Singapore has added interactive dining tables that its guests can use to play a racing game. The games are NFC-enabled through…

Commentary: 4 tips for designing seasonal menus

Restaurants must feature menus that display what Mother Nature has to offer all year long.

Baskin-Robbins' new store design

Baskin-Robbins is introducing a new restaurant design that will be introduced throughout the next several months.

Del Taco's rebranding effort focuses on quality/value balance

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The initiative also includes two new menu platforms, an updated restaurant design and operational changes to enhance the guest experience.

Cold Stone Canada rolls out six new offerings for National Ice Cream Day

July 15, 2013

Cold Stone Creamery locations through Canada will celebration National Ice Cream Day, July 21, with free ice cream giveaways to the first 200 guests.

Erbert & Gerbert's introduces new branded chips

July 15, 2013

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop is adding new branded chips to its menu July 16. They come in eight flavor varieties: Original Chips, BBQ Chips, Sour…

Cheeseboy celebrates sales milestone with philanthropy promo

July 15, 2013

Cheeseboy has sold more than 1 million grilled cheese sandwiches since the company's founding in 2009. In honor of the milestone, Cheeseboy is hosting a…

Restaurants on the Run merges with food delivery service

July 15, 2013

Restaurants on the Run (ROTR.com), has completed its merger with Dining Express Delivery (742-Dine), an Oklahoma-based restaurant marketing and food delivery…