Congress votes to bring 'full-time' definition back to 40 hours

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 3, 2014

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today in favor of H.R. 2575, AKA the Save American Workers Act, which would bring the definition of a full-time…

Bring back emotional restaurant advertising

The current buzz in marketing is 'engagement' and the best way to achieve that is to strive for a bit of emotion.

Larry Winget to keynote Fast Casual Executive Summit

April 3, 2014

Larry Winget, AKA The Pitbull of Personal Development, will keynote the 9th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 12-14 in Denver.

Dunkin' Donuts steps up its iced tea offerings

April 3, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts today announced new iced tea beverages for the spring and summer seasons.

Granbury, pcAmerica offering expanded online, mobile ordering options

April 3, 2014

Restaurant technology providers pcAmerica and Granbury Solutions have expanded their partnership to provide restaurants with more online and mobile ordering…

Easy Ice now sponsoring Share our Strength

April 3, 2014

Easy Ice announced today that it is a local sponsor of Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation events in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami and Baltimore.

Hourly wages for summer 2014 foodservice jobs expected to be $10.43

April 3, 2014

Snagajob has announced results from its 2014 Summer Hiring Survey of 250 employers responsible for hiring hourly employees in the retail, hospitality and…

Survey: Grilled cheese sandwiches not just for kids

April 3, 2014

Research from a new study proves that grilled cheese sandwiches don't just belong in kids' meals. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, Cheeseboy…

After 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept

April 3, 2014

Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…

Good Times restaurant hits $2M annual sales milestone

April 3, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc. reported that same-store sales for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, increased 17.8 percent, representing a two year…

Popeyes' franchisee raises record $539K for MDA

April 3, 2014

Sailormen Inc., a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, announced it raised a record $539,863 to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and its "Appetite…

Del Taco enhances breakfast menu

April 3, 2014

The latest QSR to throw down the breakfast gauntlet is Del Taco, adding tacos to its morning daypart menu starting today.

Dunkin' Donuts adds units to Colorado franchisees' portfolio

April 3, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees Jason Duffy and Bert Hayenga to develop three new restaurants in…

Menu labeling final regulations on hold: What's the beef?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The legislation has been at a standstill since last year, while the FDA reviews comments and determines the best way forward.

Convenience stores hit record in-store sales in 2013

April 2, 2014

U.S. convenience stores reached record in-store sales in 2013, with sales climbing 2.4 percent to $204 billion. Combined with motor fuel sales of $491.…

Cargill earns seven sustainability awards from McDonald's

April 2, 2014

McDonald's has honored Cargill with seven "Best of Sustainable Supply" awards, including two category winners for community impact and economics.

Carvel introduces salted caramel offerings

April 2, 2014

Salted caramel is on trend, and Carvel has responded with the launch of its new caramel ice cream flavor that features a hint of salt.

Dairy Queen contributes to Statue of Liberty restoration fund

April 2, 2014

Ahead of its entry into New York City this spring, the Dairy Queen system announced it will make a $5,000 donation to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island…

Sonic ready to launch 25 shake flavors for summer

April 2, 2014

Sonic's Kale Cream Pie Shake announcement Tuesday was an April Fool's Day joke. But the brand is ready to rollout 25 other, "real" flavors for its second…

A look at the 'customer driven' features behind Jersey Mike's mobile app

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Loyalty and online orders have grown steadily since the app's launch in the fall, and more features are expected soon.