NRA chief lands spot on 'Most Powerful People in Food' list

January 31, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named one of 2014's "Most Powerful People in Food" by The Daily Meal. Sweeney was…

Restaurant operators report slightly softer sales, traffic in December

January 31, 2014

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate…

How the recession changed Americans' eating-out habits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

When the national menu-labeling rules are implemented, there will be more improvements in the quality of restaurant food.

Mill Hardware acquired by foodservice supply company

January 30, 2014

Diversified Foodservice Supply Inc. has acquired Mill Hardware & Food Service Inc. in a bid to scale to the organization and improve the customer offering…

Survey finds food cost increases will beef up menu prices

January 30, 2014

A recent survey from SpenDifference found that American chain restaurants plan to increase menu prices as part of a move to offset higher food costs.

NRA names new officers, board members

January 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today the election of officers to its board of…

McDonald's issues quarterly dividend

January 30, 2014

McDonald's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.81 per share of common stock payable on March 17, 2014 to shareholders of record at the…

Venga, Ctuit partner for operational IT

January 29, 2014

Venga, a data-driven guest management software provider for restaurants, and Ctuit, a provider of business intelligence software, announced a partnership that…

Tips on preparing for a minimum wage increase

Make good hiring decisions; mistakes can be costly since training new employees is a considerable investment.

Getlowfees.com launches online credit card processing marketplace for merchants

January 29, 2014

Get Low Fees LLC this week announced the launch of its new website, getlowfees.com. Intended to help business owners lower their credit card processing rates…

Taco John's launches national restaurant certification program

January 29, 2014

The Taco John's restaurant in Fergus Falls, Minn., is the first in the chain's system to become a nationally certified training restaurant.

President Obama asks businesses to 'give America a raise'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The NRA claims a drastic increase in the minimum wage would limit opportunities for teens and entry-level workers.

Jersey Mike's turns in record-breaking growth in 2013

January 28, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs today announced record-breaking growth in 2013, opening 140 new locations with unit growth of 22 percent. In addition, the company reported…

Biscuitville hires new chief operations officer

January 28, 2014

North Carolina-based Biscuitville has appointed Connie Bennett as chief operations officer. Bennett will be responsible for driving operational performance of…

Checkers, Rally's sold to private equity firm

January 27, 2014

Tampa, Fla.-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., which operates and franchises approximately 800 Checkers and Rally's restaurants, announced Friday that…

KFC eliminates undisclosed number of corporate jobs

January 27, 2014

Louisville, Ky.-based KFC Corp. has cut an undisclosed number of positions due to reorganization efforts. According to Louisville Business First, the Yum!

McDonald's outlines adjustments to win back 'customer relevance'

Executives admit the pace of menu introductions overcomplicated restaurant operations last year.

Good Times' operating profit doubles from last year

January 23, 2014

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013.

McDonald's France under fire for tax evasion rumors

January 22, 2014

McDonald's has "firmly denied" rumors that it has avoided paying taxes on its approximately $3 billion of income in France. The chain has 314 restaurants in…

Syrus Restaurant Information Services hires first COO

January 22, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies and analytics, has hired Brian Graham as its first chief operating officer.