Customers building own burritos at Taco John's

July 8, 2013

Taco John's International is unveiling a "new way to TJ" this summer. With the nationwide launch of Santa Fe Burritos and Bowls, the chain is inviting guests…

Fazoli's CEO accepts FastCasual.com's highest award

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, accepts his award during FastCasual.com's Top 100 Awards Banquet. Fazoli's was named No. 1 on the 2013 list of Fast Casual Top…

Subway testing enchilada melt with Fritos

July 5, 2013

Some Subway units in Central Florida are testing a Crunchy Chicken Enchilada Melt, complete with shredded chicken in enchilada sauce, Monterey Cheddar and…

Quiznos announces plans to eliminate gestation crates

July 5, 2013

Quiznos announced this week that it plans to work with its suppliers to eliminate gestation crates from its supply chain between 2017 and 2022.

Carvel marks summer with Oreo promotion

July 5, 2013

Carvel has teamed up with Oreo for The Great Chill with Oreo promotion. From now through Aug. 18, Carvel will offer Oreo Ice Cream Cakes starting at $9.99 at…

Baskin-Robbins promotion spotlights Oreo lineup

July 5, 2013

To celebrate National Ice Cream Month throughout July, Baskin-Robbins is offering a waffle cone promotion and spotlighting its lineup of Oreo-inspired menu…

10 start-up tips for restaurant operators

Start with a small menu and as you grow and learn what your customers are demanding, find a happy medium with menu size and what your kitchen can deliver.

Long John Silver's responds to 'Worst Meal' claim

July 3, 2013

Long John Silver's today responded to the Center for Science in Public Interest's (CSPI) claim that its Big Catch is the "Worse Restaurant Meal in America."

MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

LevelUp mobile payment solution now available restaurants with pcAmerica POS

July 3, 2013

pcAmerica, a retail and restaurant point-of-sale software developer, announced an agreement to integrate the LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty solution into…

Taco John's adds two development execs to fuel 'dramatic' growth

July 3, 2013

With a new CEO on board and aggressive growth goals in place, Taco John's International has added two development specialists with a combined 44 years of QSR…

A&W marking Root Beer Float Day with Wounded Warriors fundraiser

July 3, 2013

A&W Restaurants Inc. will celebrate Aug. 6 as National Root Beer Float Day by giving away root beer floats. Patrons will also be encouraged to make a…

Whataburger condiments now available for sale online

July 3, 2013

Whataburger's signature condiments — Fancy Ketchup, Spicy Ketchup and Original Mustard — are now available online at Whataburger.com.

Pollo Tropical expands Costa Rican presence

July 3, 2013

Pollo Tropical has opened its 34th internationally franchised location in the Escazú region of the San Jose province of Costa Rica.

Dunkin' Donuts now offering iced coffee K-Cup packs

July 3, 2013

To mark the arrival of summer, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its Original Blend iced coffee in K-Cup form. The new K-Cup packs are now available for use with…

Restaurant industry applauds delay of Obamacare employer mandate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Businesses with 50-plus employees now have an extra year to comply with coverage.

KFC ready to open a fast casual spinoff?

July 2, 2013

In the spring, KFC closed one of its flagship units in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., to remodel into what the company calls an "Innovation Restaurant." The…

Burger King Scholars Program raises a record $260K

July 2, 2013

The 11th Annual Jim McLamore Golf Invitational presented by the Burger King McLamore Foundation raised more than $260,000 for the Burger King Scholars program…

Long John Silver's slammed for use of transfat

July 2, 2013

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) today unveiled its "Worst Restaurant Meal in America" as Long John Silver's Big Catch.

Edible Arrangements launches to-go prototype for high-traffic venues

July 2, 2013

Edible Arrangements has launched new Edible To Go locations designed specifically for shopping malls and other high-traffic venues. The streamlined mall units…