Why is the speakeasy bar concept growing internationally but not in the US?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Colombian-based Wingz's customers require an electronic key to gain access to its restaurants.

El Pollo Loco sets its terms to go public

July 16, 2014

El Pollo Loco, a chicken QSR based in California, has announced terms for its IPO. According to NASDAQ.com, the 401-unit chain plans to raise $100 million by…

Multiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth

July 16, 2014

According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…

Cardfree, Xpient form omnichannel partnership for restaurant customers

July 16, 2014

Cardfree, a mobile commerce provider, has announced its partnership with Xpient Solutions, a POS and technology provider used by 17 top QSR brands. According…

NPC completes purchase of 56 Wendy’s restaurants

July 16, 2014

NPC International Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of 56 Wendy’s restaurants for $57.1 million, plus amounts for working capital…

Will Chick-fil-A’s sales outpace the Golden Arches?

July 16, 2014

Could McDonald’s sales be outpaced by a privately-held chicken concept that isn’t even open on Sundays? One Wall Street analyst thinks it’s certainly possible…

Henny Penny earns three Business Marketing Assoc. awards

July 16, 2014

Taco John’s creates systemwide competition for cleanest restaurant

July 16, 2014

Taco John’s has created the Silver Cup contest – a competition to find the cleanest Taco John’s restaurant in the U.S. 

Panasonic unveils next-gen surveillance camera platform

July 16, 2014

Panasonic has announced the availability of its new 3 Series camera platform. Built on the same UniPhier LSI platform as its flagship 6 Series camera line, …

Kronos outlines three trends transforming workforce management

July 16, 2014

Kronos Incorporated recently hosted an event with retail and hospitality executives, including those from Starbucks, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Forever 21 and…

Holy jalapeno! How hot will menus get?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sriracha, according to CCD Innovation, is in 2014 what chipotle was in 2009.

Burger King's BK Delivers expands into four metro markets

July 15, 2014

Burger King announced today it has expanded its BK Delivers program into four new markets, including Atlanta, Kansas City, Mo., Fresno, Calif., and Montgomery…

Without weather to blame, restaurant industry's Q2 results 'lackluster'

July 15, 2014

The Restaurant Industry Snapshot for Q2, released this week by Black Box Intelligence and People Report, reports a 0.3-percent growth in same-store sales…

HMSHost creates technology simulation lab for dining concepts

July 15, 2014

HMSHost has introduced imagineIT, an airport terminal simulation lab that allows the company to explore new technology solutions for its airport-based dining…

NetWaiter adds birthday messaging feature for online orders

July 15, 2014

NetWaiter, an online ordering service for restaurants, announced it has added a "Happy Birthday" messaging feature, offering restaurants the ability to send…

Rita’s headed to Northern Cali with largest franchise agreement ever

July 15, 2014

Rita’s Italian Ice has awarded its largest franchise area development agreement ever to East Bay Ice Empire Inc., an investment group led by Northern…

Food Network brings back Great Food Truck Race

July 15, 2014

The Great Food Truck Race is back on the Food Network for a fifth season, with a new cast of food truck hopefuls on a road trip from Southern California to Key…

Krispy Kreme shows off its Southern hospitality with new items

July 15, 2014

Krispy Kreme has introduced two new Southern Summer Classics doughnuts, including carrot cake and banana pudding. The doughnuts are available now through Aug.

Quiznos offering summer value price on Classic Italian Sub

July 15, 2014

Quiznos’ signature Classic Italian sub is being sold for a summer promotional price of $2.99 all day, every day throughout July and August.

Happy Belly Food Truck adds NCR mobile POS

July 15, 2014

Happy Belly Curbside Kitchen, an Atlanta-based, "farm to street" food truck, has implemented the NCR Silver mobile point-of-sale to help grow its business.