NRA 2011: Reaction to the threat of higher swipe fees

NRA's Scott DeFife, EVP of policy and government affairs, talks about the Durbin Amendment and its implications for the restaurant and retail industries.

NRA 2011: Taking the POS for a walk

Micros executives show a tablet, web-based mobile POS solution ideal for line-busting, table-side browsing.

Pizza Innovation: Small entrepreneurs and food trucks lead the way

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Pizza cones, mobile wood-fired ovens are turning heads.

Managing Employee Absenteeism by Mobile

Restaurant operators now have the ability to combine a restaurant's scheduling application with text messaging to cover shortfalls in the schedule.

Subway Cafe

Subway has been testing a cafe concept since 2008. The idea has expanded into 15 units, which have a similar menu to the flagship brand, with added bakery and…

Krispy Kreme testing doughnut shakes

May 26, 2011

Krispy Kreme will celebrate National Doughnut Day June 3 by offering its guests one free Krispy Kreme Doughnut at participating retail locations. No purchase…

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s partner with Coca-Cola for promotion

May 26, 2011

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have once again partnered with Coca-Cola to bring back the My Coke Rewards campaign that debuted in 2006.

Hardee’s franchise owner awarded Founder’s Award

May 26, 2011

Hardee's franchise owner Boddie-Noell Enterprises has received the 2011 Wilber Hardee Founder's Award from Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants.

Subway rolls out avocados nationwide

May 26, 2011

Although a handful of franchisees already offer avocado as a sandwich topping option, Subway will rollout the item nationwide next week.

Positive Growth, optimism prevalent at 2011 NRA Show

May 26, 2011

The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 4th annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event (IWSB) showed positive…

Subway Café provides a different franchising option

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sandwich chain's concept continues slow expansion and testing.

NRA 2011: Saving oil and energy one French fry at a time

Jim Anglin, product manager at Henny Penny, talks about the Kitchen Innovation Award-winning PriMelt oil converter.

NRA 2011: Ronald's dad: Leave my boy alone!

Ronald McDonald came to life 47 years ago in a world that adored him. Now the iconic clown faces a firing line of bad press and calls for his dismissal. Here's…

NRA 2011: nClosure and the iPad as kiosk

nClosure spokesman Dan McCain and Poslavu's Travis Kellerman discuss the challenges and benefits of employing iPads as self-service devices.

Oscar Mayer unveils Wienermobile Food Truck

May 25, 2011

Long before the mobile truck trend opened the door for increased and previously unreachable brand marketing opportunities, there was the iconic Oscar Mayer…

Popeyes’ profits up, Wicked Chicken returns

May 25, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for its fiscal first quarter which ended April 17. Highlights…

Pizza Patrón opens QSP model in Houston

May 25, 2011

Pizza Patrón's Quick Service Pizza concept is now available in Houston. The freestanding unit opened last week and brings the total number of Pizza Patróns in…

Great American Cookies website redesign launched

May 25, 2011

Great American Cookies has launched the redesigned GreatAmericanCookies.com. The new, highly interactive website is modeled after the Great American Cookies…

A&W offers self-ordering kiosks in Québec

May 25, 2011

Self-ordering kiosks are a focus in A&W Food Services of Canada's new Urban Concept restaurant. The first Québec location opened this morning. According to…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot

After its inaugural year in 2010, the National Restaurant Association Show's Food Truck Spot more than doubled in exhibitors and enthusiasm this year.