Restaurant Association teams up with Heartland for webinar on EMV liability shift

November 13, 2014

Heartland Payment Systems has partnered with the National Restaurant Association to present a series of restaurant-specific educational webinars. The first…

Jack in the Box kicks off annual Big Brothers Big Sisters holiday fundraiser

November 13, 2014

Jack in the Box restaurants today announced its annual holiday fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. For $1, plus tax, guests may purchase a…

Wendy's franchisee offering online business degrees to employees

November 13, 2014

NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest global franchisee and a 400-unit Wendy's franchise, has partnered with Martin Methodist College to offer employees…

'Hidden compliance cost:' Restaurants with 50+ full-time employees must start ACA reporting in 2015

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Though not mandated to offer health care coverage to employees until 2016, restaurants with 50 or more full-time employees are still required to track data…

Networld Media Group to launch Virtual Currency Summit in Boston, April 2015

November 12, 2014

Renowned economic strategist Bruce Fenton, Managing Director of Atlantic Financial, has been confirmed as a featured Summit speaker.

Customization, versatility driving the Asian food segment

Highly versatile and easily customizable, the Asian food segment is a perfect segue for East-meets-West flavor mashups that consumers of all ages will love.

Next up for QSR: Adaptive drive-thru digital menu boards

Given that almost two-thirds of sales come from drive-thru customers, this segment represents the single largest opportunity to improve revenues and…

Yum! Brands recognized for leadership development programs

November 12, 2014

Yum! Brands, parent company of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, has been named as one of Aon Hewitt's top companies for leaders in North America. The recognition…

Dreambox digital agency adds The Habit Burger to client list

November 12, 2014

Digital agency Dreambox Creations, led by founders Dan Bejmuk and Danielle Takata, is celebrating its 15-year anniversary with several new restaurant clients.

BDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint

November 12, 2014

BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…

Whataburger announces four promotions to support growth

November 12, 2014

Whataburger has announced several updates to the company's business structure effective Jan. 1, which include the shift of several team members' roles within…

Krispy Kreme adds Snyder's CEO to board

November 12, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has added Carl E. Lee Jr. to its board of directors. Lee has served as president and CEO of snack foods company Snyder's-Lance Inc.

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…

Jack in the Box franchisee to add El Pollo Loco, Corner Bakery to roster

November 12, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $95 million senior credit facility to JIB Management Inc., the largest domestic Jack in the Box…

Networld Media launches Bitcoin, virtual currencies website

November 12, 2014

B2B communications provider Networld Media Group has launched a new website, Virtual Currency Today, that will serve as an online resource for businesses…

Mobile payments: Where the consumers are going

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To approach mobile payments, make sure your guests want it, that you have the right infrastructure in place and that you have a plan for the data you can…

Breakfast, biscuits push Bojangles' past $1 billion mark

November 11, 2014

Bojangles’ today announced it has reached $1 billion in annual systemwide revenue for the first time in its 37-year history. The 614-unit chain reached the…

Military veterans gravitating to franchising careers

November 11, 2014

More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…

McDonald's responsive website, mobile meeting app earns awards

November 11, 2014

McDonald's and partner Kindle Communications have been awarded Silver for "Best Combination of Event Technologies (B-to-B)" and "Best Event App" at the Event…

Caribou Coffee filling food pantry void for the holidays

November 11, 2014

With coffee being one of the most requested items at food banks, Caribou Coffee has launched a campaign to donate coffee to The Food Group for the holiday…