Rita's introduces another Starburst flavor

April 7, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has added another co-branded flavor to the lineup: The Starburst Orange Italian Ice is available for a limited time through April 27.

XL Group, ProHost USA partner to offer insurance program to restaurants

April 7, 2014

XL Group and insurance program administrator ProHost USA have signed a new underwriting agreement to provide a packaged insurance solution specifically…

Wendy's, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's uniforms recognized for innovative designs

April 7, 2014

The restaurant winners of the 2014 Image of the Year awards have been presented by the Image Apparel Institute. According to a news release, the awards…

Restaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment peak

April 7, 2014

More than six years after the start of the Great Recession, the number of private sector jobs finally surpassed its pre-recession peak in March, according to…

Access to capital increases for small businesses

April 7, 2014

A new report from Pepperdine Private Capital Access Index shows that access to capital for businesses of all sizes increased in the first quarter and is at its…

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip expands mall presence

April 7, 2014

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip has opened two new locations in Shreveport, La., and Lakeland, Fla. The stores are the fourth and fifth of 18 new cafés set to…

Dunkin' Brands promotes two VPs

April 7, 2014

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has announced two executive promotions: Lou Beccarelli as regional vice president, Dunkin' Donuts, Philadelphia, Baltimore and…

Yum! Brands testing another 'better-chicken' concept

April 7, 2014

A new concept called Super Chix is up and running in Arlington, Texas. According to Ad Age, the restaurant is being tested by Yum! Brands, and features a…

Leaf unveils Payment Apps

April 7, 2014

Leaf, creator of a mobile POS tablet specifically designed for commerce, has launched its Payment Apps, a marketplace through which merchant acquirers…

Nikki Baird to give keynote on privacy at CONNECT summit

Top retail analyst Nikki Baird will explore rapidly advancing technology and consumer tolerance for being tracked.

How the restaurant industry is contributing to the drop in children's obesity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants should work with chefs and suppliers to ensure healthier meals, and even include kids in focus groups.

JJ's CEO on the 'great American hot dog joint'

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #034 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Jonathan Luther Jr., co-founder, concept designer and proprietor of JJ's Red Hots, a start up…

Arizona McDonald's preps kids for school testing

April 4, 2014

Arizona McDonald's restaurants are inviting third- through eighth-grade students taking the state's Instrument To Measure Standards to a free breakfast on…

Popeyes brings back Cajun Surf & Turf offering

April 4, 2014

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is continuing its two-month Seafood Mardi Gras celebration through April 27 by bringing back its Cajun Surf & Turf for a limited…

ZinMobi brings pizza-focused mobile marketing software to North America

April 4, 2014

Ireland-based ZinMobi, a provider of mobile marketing software for pizza chains, has expanded its operations to North America.

McDonald's closes Crimea restaurants amidst Ukraine crisis

April 4, 2014

McDonald's has ceased operations of its three restaurants in Crimea amid the Russian conflict over the peninsula. According to Reuters, the QSR said it will…

Cold Stone Creamery plans major expansion in Japan

April 4, 2014

Cold Stone Creamery has sold its interest as the Master Franchisee in Japan to HotLand Corp. to further develop the concept within the country.

The Middleby Corp. acquires food processing equipment manufacturer

April 4, 2014

The Middleby Corp. has acquired the assets of Processing Equipment Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of equipment for the food processing industry based in…

Senate committee approves key tax provisions for the restaurant industry

April 4, 2014

The Senate Finance Committee Thursday approved a tax extenders package that includes three key provisions for the restaurant industry.

Krispy Kreme kicks off 45 days of philanthropy

April 4, 2014

For six consecutive years, Krispy Kreme has held a fundraiser to provide summer camp experiences for children with chronic or serious illnesses via its Drive…