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Restaurant traffic slightly up in Q2
September 17, 2013
U.S. restaurant traffic increased by 1 percent in the second calendar quarter of 2013, compared to same quarter last year, while consumer spending, driven…
read nowThermoWorks launches cooking alarm for loud kitchens
September 17, 2013
The new ChefAlarm from ThermoWorks delivers cooking alarms with continuous Min/Max display, a high alarm that sounds when food reaches the predetermined…
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Boost restaurant catering sales with a thoughtful beverage program
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
If you pass on offering a hot beverage lineup, then consider eliminating a morning catering program altogether.
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Restaurant industry experiencing better borrowing conditions
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Restaurant finance exec predicts high-growth stories from customization concepts.
read nowDunkin' Brands adds two VPs to tech team
September 16, 2013
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has appointed two new vice presidents to its IT leadership team.
read nowWendy's franchisee adds more units to portfolio
September 16, 2013
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., a Wendy's franchisee, has announced the acquisition of two more Wendy's restaurants in the…
read nowNRAEF accepting nominations for Restaurant Neighbor award
September 16, 2013
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has begun accepting nominations for its 2014 "Restaurant Neighbor" and "Faces of Diversity" awards.
read nowQuiznos turns to bourbon for latest LTO
September 16, 2013
Quiznos has introduced a new limited-time Bourbon Steak Sub. It features black Angus steak, melted mozzarella, bacon and fried onions all topped with Quiznos…
read nowMcDonald's recruits Kaepernick, Flacco to push new wings
September 16, 2013
McDonald's Mighty Wings are now available at restaurants through mid-November and while supplies last. The spicy, bone-in, crispy wings are available in 3-, 5…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans 20-plus units in Florida
September 16, 2013
Baskin-Robbins announced plans to expand its Florida footprint with more than 20 new restaurants projected throughout the next several years. Targeted markets…
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Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.
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Menu trends driven by sophisticated consumers
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Customers love to experiment, but within boundaries; you need to make unfamiliar flavors approachable.
read nowYum! Brands joins Christina Aguilera for hunger relief effort
September 13, 2013
Yum! Brands has launched its annual World Hunger Relief effort, once again featuring multi-Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera to promote the message.
read nowLA County partnership created to designate healthy restaurants
September 13, 2013
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a healthy restaurants partnership, identifying restaurants that offer smaller portion sizes and…
read nowDoughnut concept takes aim at big players, announces U.S. expansion
September 13, 2013
Is a doughnut war on the horizon? Fractured Prune Doughnuts, based out of Ocean City, Md., announced this week that it has signed 50 new store agreements for…
read nowBaskin-Robbins fans asked to bring flavor out of retirement
September 13, 2013
Baskin-Robbins has launched its "The Big Thaw" online voting contest, which gives fans the chance to bring back one of 31 retired ice cream flavors from the…
read nowUS Foods rolls out fall product line
September 13, 2013
US Foods has introduced its latest product line, featuring more than 25 chef-inspired items that can translate onto restaurant menus.
read nowPopeyes marks Twin Cities' entry with Mardi Gras celebration
September 13, 2013
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., held a celebration this week to officially announce its entrance in the Minneapolis/St. Paul…
read nowBojangles' CEO Kibler announces retirement
September 13, 2013
Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has announced that Randy Kibler plans to retire from his role as president and chief executive officer once a successor is…
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Mobile payments a hot topic at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurant operators will learn how and why to embrace mobile payments.
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