NRA launches pilot program for military families in Texas

September 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Association have partnered for the launch of "Freedom is Sweet!"a fundraising campaign to support…

Breakaway announces POS upgrade

September 18, 2011

Breakaway Restaurant Solutions, provider of automation technology for management of delivery, quick-service and fast casual restaurants, has launched Version…

Culver's opens new green prototype restaurant

September 18, 2011

Culver's new restaurant in West Baraboo, Wisc., is the company's first focusing on energy efficiency and is in line to become one of Wisconsin's first…

NPD Group: Restaurant traffic slips slightly in Q2

September 18, 2011

Just as the U.S. economy stalled in the second quarter of the year, so did restaurant industry traffic, according to The NPD Group, a market research company.

Wendy's launches Dave's Hot 'N Juicy burger

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 18, 2011

Wendy's begins selling its new burger line today, Dave's Hot 'N Juicy, named after late founder Dave Thomas.

Foodservice Social Media: Learn, talk, advocate, support and innovate

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

To implement a successful social media strategy, foodservice operators need to invest in their customers and their strategy.

Partnership puts food safety in spotlight

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

National Restaurant Association joins SCA to promote training and hygiene in September and beyond. 

Chains ask Congress to end Ethanol Tax Credit and Tariff

September 15, 2011

The National Council of Chain Restaurants and 16 of its member companies today asked Congress' "supercommittee" to repeal a federal tax credit for corn-based…

KFC franchisee's unpaid OT lawsuit cannot be dismissed

September 15, 2011

A Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) suit brought by a former KFC assistant manager could not be dismissed, according to U.S. District Judge James D. Whittemore…

NRA hosting CFI Summit in October

September 13, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is partnering with the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) to host the 2011 CFI Food System Summit in Chicago Oct. 25-26.

5 basic innovation ideation principles

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Rank and file company employees of a food company may say "We're not Apple Computer!" We can't generate the innovative ideas that Apple does!" We are doomed to…

NRA opens early bird registration for annual Hotel-Motel Show

September 12, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event…

Michigan Wendy's partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure

September 12, 2011

Wendy's restaurants and the Michigan Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure are kicking off a "Give a Dollar...Get a Dollar" fundraising initiative to help…

Good Times adds Green Chile options to menu

September 12, 2011

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has launched a product line-up featuring Denver-based Santiago's Authentic Green Chile.

Subway partners with Buffalo Bills

September 12, 2011

Subway Restaurants has announced a partnership with NFL franchise the Buffalo Bills.

Overweight man sues White Castle for discrimination

September 12, 2011

A 6-foot, 290-pound New York man has sued White Castle for discrimination, claiming the chain's booths were too small to fit his large frame.

Wendy's testing store designs that 'push the envelope'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

42-year-old company's four modern prototypes focus on food, heritage.

McDonald's begins roll out of healthier Happy Meals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 11, 2011

McDonald's has started rolling out its new, healthier Happy Meals in some markets.

Popeye's franchisee deploys NCR POS terminals

September 11, 2011

Weilbaecher Enterprises Inc., a Savannah, Ga.-based Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, has deployed NCR's RealPOS 25 point-of-sale terminals, running…

QSRs roll out fall LTOs, promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Autumn flavors pushed into spotlight; football-themed promotions generate guest excitement.