Proposed tax break will 'make it easier for restaurant owners to expand'

April 18, 2013

New legislation to promote new construction and retail improvements at restaurants is now on the table. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the Senate…

Rep. Edwards: Minimum wage increase will lead to stronger middle class

April 18, 2013

The Restaurant Opportunities Centers United's newly formed group of business owners to lobby in support of minimum wage increases met Wednesday with…

Inktel named MonkeyMedia Software's first certified industry partner

April 18, 2013

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of catering solutions for multiunit restaurant operators, has announced the first recipient of its MMS Catering Institute…

Restaurants brace for busy Mother's Day

April 18, 2013

Restaurant operators had best show their 'A game' on May 12. A new Technomic poll found that more than half of consumers plan to take their moms out to eat…

Commentary: Being a restaurant manager is tough enough (in memory of Boston's Krystle Campbell)

Krystle Campbell, age 29, was reportedly a gregarious, gracious and well-liked person who managed a restaurant near Boston.

Chick-fil-A makes over salads, adds calorie counts to menu boards

April 17, 2013

The chain is hoping the items will appeal to more health-conscious customers.

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical VP named to support new restaurant development

April 17, 2013

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. has hired Ed Carnevale as vice president of Construction Services to support growth of its Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical brands.

Restaurant owners form lobby group to fight for minimum wage increases

April 17, 2013

A week after the National Restaurant Association announced that it would use lobbyists to represent some of the country’s largest chain restaurant corporations…

French Fry Heaven looks to capitalize on snacking trend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Regarding expansion plans, the company's goal is to be "everywhere people are hungry."

Carville, Matalin to discuss gov't issues facing restaurateurs at Fast Casual Exec Summit

April 16, 2013

James Carville and Mary Matalin, Washington D.C.’s most high-profile political couple, will bring a fiery conversation about how Washington is affecting the…

HMSHost opens new fast casuals, QSRs at Dallas airport

April 16, 2013

Dining options at Dallas Love have been upgraded, thanks to a partnership between HMSHost and Java Star Incorporated. They have opened La Madeleine Country…

Dine Out For No Kid Hungry registration now open

April 16, 2013

More than 16 million children in America struggle with hunger, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, and this September, thousands of…

Arby's executive named as Taco John's CEO

April 16, 2013

Mexican quick-service restaurant chain Taco John's International has selected Jeff Linville to be its new chief executive officer. An industry veteran with 2…

Boston restaurants temporarily closed after Marathon bombings

April 16, 2013

The typically bustling Boylston Street in Boston is filled with restaurants and shops, both national and local. Today, most of those businesses remain closed…

NPD Group launches monthly foodservice sales tracking service

April 16, 2013

NPD Group announced it will launch SupplyTrack this summer. The new service will track foodservice distributors and manufacturers' market performance by…

Bread & Butter Concepts adds Taco Republic Truck to portfolio

April 16, 2013

Kansas City, Mo.-based Bread & Butter Concepts (BBC) announced the newest addition to its portfolio this week – the Taco Republic Truck.

Good Times acquires Bad Daddy's burger bar concept

April 15, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced that it has entered into a series of agreements with Bad Daddy's International LLC and Bad Daddy's Franchise…

Wienerschnitzel founder dies at age 75

April 15, 2013

John Galardi, 75, founder and chairman of Galardi Group, parent company of Wienerschnitzel, The Original Hamburger Stand and Tastee Freez, passed away of…

McDonald's new ordering setup aims to 'de-clutter' dine-in lines

April 15, 2013

To help remedy possible in-store queue backup from an increasingly diversified menu, McDonald's is expanding its new "dual-point" ordering system. According to…

A&W throws hat into better burger, fast casual ring

April 15, 2013

For a brand that's been around about 94 years, A&W has made many big changes just within the past year and a half since divesting from Yum! Brands.