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.

Sonic adds franchise sales directors to facilitate growth

January 22, 2014

Sonic has hired two senior directors of franchise sales to spur further growth. Steve Bailey and Craig Sherwood will work with the existing franchise sales…

The time to upgrade your POS system is now

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Systems should have cloud-based reporting, integrated online ordering and mobile integration and PCI compliancy.

Popeyes' parent company changes corporate name

January 21, 2014

Atlanta-based AFC Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ symbol "AFCE") announced today that it has changed its corporate name to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. and its…

Swipely's new release includes menu, service intelligence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO says the system offers insight into what's most profitable or likely to drive repeat customers.

Vegas Nestlé Café tops $1M

January 17, 2014

Doug Barnes and Lyle Cornelius said they knew they had a winner when they started operating their first Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip in the Miracle Mile…

Dunkin' partnering with Liverpool Football Club

January 17, 2014

Dunkin' Brands Group has agreed to a multi-year marketing partnership with Liverpool Football Club to support global expansion of both its brands, Dunkin…

NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.

SeafoodGrabber creates social networking for buyers and sellers

January 16, 2014

The B2B networking site SeafoodGrabber has launched in Boston, offering a marketplace that accumulates and organizes prices from wholesale seafood suppliers…

Judith Herrell named CEO of Herrell's Ice Cream

January 16, 2014

Judith Herrell, president and owner of Herrell's Ice Cream Corporation and its parent company, Herrell's Development Corporation, was named CEO of Herrell's…

Arby's named top dining experience in mystery shopper survey

January 16, 2014

A recent mystery shopper campaign conducted by Service Intelligence, a Charlotte, N.C.-based data-collection company, revealed that Arby's was named one of the…