NRA report: Millennials spend higher proportions on food than families

November 14, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has published its newest edition of its Consumer Spending in Restaurants report. The report was last published in 2009 and…

Taco Bell introduces dipping tacos

November 14, 2014

Taco Bell will introduce its new Rolled Chicken Tacos on Nov. 20.

McDonald's plans Kazakhstan debut in 2015

November 14, 2014

McDonald's announced it will open restaurants in Kazakhstan in 2015 through a partnership with local developmental licensee, Kairat Boranbayev.

Arby's adds three Black Angus steak sandwiches

November 14, 2014

In continuation of its "Meatcraft" campaign, Arby's has rolled out three new steak sandwiches. According to news release, each feature USDA choice, top round…

Popeyes cites 'superior' real estate focus as driver of new unit profit growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain outperformed the overall QSR category by 6 percentage points in Q3.

Startup aims to help restaurants clear hyperlocal produce hurdles

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

OtherShip Foods offers 10- and 20-foot containers that use hydroponics technology to grow produce on site.

Tillster CEO: Restaurant industry in first phase of mobile payments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The technology should have maximum utility for consumers, such as ordering and loyalty; payment alone isn't enough.

Restaurant Association teams up with Heartland for webinar on EMV liability shift

November 13, 2014

Heartland Payment Systems has partnered with the National Restaurant Association to present a series of restaurant-specific educational webinars. The first…

Jack in the Box kicks off annual Big Brothers Big Sisters holiday fundraiser

November 13, 2014

Jack in the Box restaurants today announced its annual holiday fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. For $1, plus tax, guests may purchase a…

Wendy's franchisee offering online business degrees to employees

November 13, 2014

NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest global franchisee and a 400-unit Wendy's franchise, has partnered with Martin Methodist College to offer employees…

'Hidden compliance cost:' Restaurants with 50+ full-time employees must start ACA reporting in 2015

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Though not mandated to offer health care coverage to employees until 2016, restaurants with 50 or more full-time employees are still required to track data…

Networld Media Group to launch Virtual Currency Summit in Boston, April 2015

November 12, 2014

Renowned economic strategist Bruce Fenton, Managing Director of Atlantic Financial, has been confirmed as a featured Summit speaker.

Customization, versatility driving the Asian food segment

Highly versatile and easily customizable, the Asian food segment is a perfect segue for East-meets-West flavor mashups that consumers of all ages will love.

Next up for QSR: Adaptive drive-thru digital menu boards

Given that almost two-thirds of sales come from drive-thru customers, this segment represents the single largest opportunity to improve revenues and…

Yum! Brands recognized for leadership development programs

November 12, 2014

Yum! Brands, parent company of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, has been named as one of Aon Hewitt's top companies for leaders in North America. The recognition…

Dreambox digital agency adds The Habit Burger to client list

November 12, 2014

Digital agency Dreambox Creations, led by founders Dan Bejmuk and Danielle Takata, is celebrating its 15-year anniversary with several new restaurant clients.

BDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint

November 12, 2014

BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…

Whataburger announces four promotions to support growth

November 12, 2014

Whataburger has announced several updates to the company's business structure effective Jan. 1, which include the shift of several team members' roles within…

Krispy Kreme adds Snyder's CEO to board

November 12, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has added Carl E. Lee Jr. to its board of directors. Lee has served as president and CEO of snack foods company Snyder's-Lance Inc.

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…