Compass Group selects MICROS Simphony solution

June 12, 2013

MICROS Systems Inc. announced that Compass Group — USA has selected the MICROS Simphony Enterprise Solution for its multiple business divisions providing…

EMX launches new drive-thru vehicle sensor

June 12, 2013

EMX Industries Inc. has launched a new Ultrasonic Vehicle Detector system, USVD-4X. The sensor is designed to optimize operations while cutting costs, and was…

Krispy Kreme plans refranchise of Dallas units

June 11, 2013

Krispy Kreme has entered into a letter of intent with an affiliate of Sun Holdings LLC for the sale of three company-owned shops in Dallas, as well as for Sun…

An era of breadwinner moms

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Are restaurateurs catering to the trend of men doing more of the household management duties?

New Delaware law recognizes franchisees as independent contractors

June 11, 2013

The International Franchise Association applauded Delaware Governor Jack Markell for signing into law HB 55, legislation that clarifies that the…

Restaurant Assoc. marketing group sets fall conference schedule

June 11, 2013

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Marketing Executive Group (MEG) has announced its bi-annual fall conference will take place in Denver Oct. 22 and 23.

Tim Hortons raises record $11.8M for Camp Day

June 11, 2013

Tim Hortons' restaurant owners and guests raised a record $11.8 million for the Tim Horton Children's Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year, Camp Day.

Restaurants challenged with finding healthy-indulgent balance

June 11, 2013

Consumers' first line of defense in healthy consumption when they eat out is cutting an item out or cutting down on an order, which is not the best news for…

Wendy's hosting annual Father's Day adoption promotion

June 11, 2013

Wendy's is set to host its annual Father's Day Frosty Fundraiser to help the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Food Network Canada's Donut Showdown winner on Tim Hortons' menu

June 11, 2013

Tim Hortons' donut line-up now features the Apple Cobbler Donut, inspired by Food Network Canada's Donut Showdown. The new offering is available along with a…

Baskin-Robbins showcases Father's Day cakes

June 11, 2013

Baskin-Robbins is offering two ice cream cakes for Father's Day, the Tool Box Cake and the Dad's Shirt Cake.

How the health care law will affect your restaurant

Scott DeFife, the executive vice president of Policy and Government Affairs with the National Restaurant Association, said there were 400 to 500 restaurant…

LRS' new Table Tracker and survey tool

LRS' CEO Skip Cass discussed the company's Table Tracker tool, which he calls the "GPS for food runners." The system allows runners to be mindful of where…

Heartland Systems' SmartLink unveils Food Safety Monitoring platform

Heartland Payments' SmartLink unveiled a new food safety monitoring system at the National Restaurant Association Show last month. The system monitors cooler…

Cuisine Solutions discusses sous-vide technique

Chef Bruno Bertin from Cuisine Solutions discusses the sous-vide cooking technique, which is making a comeback at many restaurants. The technique uses a vacuum…

Unilever, Culinary Institute of America unite to make meals healthier

June 11, 2013

Unilever Food Solutions hopes to help chefs make 200 million meals healthier, tastier and more enjoyable every day by 2020. In North America, the goal is to…

Faster, safer automated date-code labeling system enters market

June 11, 2013

The Date Code Genie, a fully automated, date-code labeling system for use in the foodservice industry, will launch this summer at the Western Foodservice &…

7 tips to make it easy for customers to find your restaurant

It's important for your business to show up in online searches.

Why Millennials expect to be engaged via mobile

Sastry Penumarthy, with Punchh, talked at NRA about how important it is for restaurants to engage customers via mobile.  

Dairy Queen expands new restaurant design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The DQ Grill & Chill restaurant interior is highlighted by the modern open-air grill and separate "Grill" and "Chill" sections, comfortable booth seating and…