'Black Friday' a boon to restaurants, too

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mall-based restaurants can see a significant spike in sales around the holiday season, bolstered by high traffic volumes and consumers' desire for indulgence.

McDonald's largest franchisee appoints CFO

December 2, 2014

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., McDonald's largest global franchisee, has named José Carlos Alcantara as its new chief financial officer, effective Jan. 12.

Temporary hires can have a lasting effect

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Keep an eye out for a team member who takes new peers under their wing; you just might have had an excellent trainer under your nose.

Secrets to successful restaurant site selection

Tour prospective sites in order from worst to best, which will allow you to become more confident, ask better questions and be more in control of the leasing…

Lower gas prices yield higher restaurant traffic, sales in October

December 1, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted solid gains in October, driven in large part to falling gas prices.

Restaurants Canada taps interim CEO

December 1, 2014

Chef and restaurateur Donna Dooher has been named interim president and CEO at Restaurants Canada.

QSR workers plan to carry low-wage strikes into year two

December 1, 2014

Quick-service employees, and other workers from a variety of service-sector jobs, plan to strike Thursday in protest of low wages. The workers are planning for…

Startups prove the future of foodservice is bright

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A handful of businessmen and women have come up with new concepts specifically to solve restaurant operators' biggest problems.

8 tips for heading off holiday scheduling stress

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Increased traffic coupled with more requests for time off can add up to scheduling stress. Check out these tips for reducing the stress.

FAQ's about the FDA's final menu regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 25, 2014

The FDA will consider details throughout the next year, and will continue to solicit input on how to properly monitor these regulations.

Cinnabon debuts Bon Bake shop concept

November 25, 2014

The Bon Bake Shop by Cinnabon made its debut this week in Houston's Willowbrook Mall. The mall is serving as a test location for the new concept, which…

Consumer confidence grows, but costs pressure profits

November 24, 2014

Despite increased consumer confidence, increased costs -- beef is up 39 percent -- are making it tough for restaurants to earn a profit.

Syrus Restaurant Information Services adds Android app

November 24, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services has added an Android app to its restaurant management solutions portfolio to complement its already existing iOS app.

Restaurant organizations apprehensive about Obama's executive action on immigration

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It has been estimated that about 20 percent of chefs, head cooks and cooks in the restaurant industry are undocumented immigrants.

Arby's debuts fast casual-inspired design in Tennessee

November 21, 2014

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced the opening of a new restaurant design and format in White House, Tennessee.

Yum! Brands' incoming CEO named as director of the board

November 21, 2014

Yum! Brands has named Greg Creed, 57, as director of the board. Creed will take over the company's helm as CEO on Jan. 1.

Jack in the Box improves operating margin despite California wage pressures

November 21, 2014

Jack in the Box, parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant brands, announced its Q4 and FY results this week.

Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts

November 20, 2014

Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.

McDonald's turnaround plan: 'Get closer to the customer'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

McDonald's CFO said the company is behind some competitors in the digital space and is therefore investing at an 'accelerated rate' to get enhancements to the…

Credit card companies agree to reduce fees 10% in Canada

November 19, 2014

Card companies will reduce credit card interchange fees over five years by about 10 percent.