Red Book Connect launches restaurant management mobile app

February 11, 2014

Fatburger is one restaurant chain that has already implemented Red Book Connect's new mobile app, Digital Red Book, to help managers communicate with…

Webinar to explore hiring, employee theft

February 11, 2014

On Thursday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. ET, Retail Customer Experience will host a live webinar, "Worth the Risk? How Hiring Assessments Can Catch Rising Employee Theft…

Restaurateur: The answer to a customer is always yes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cameron Mitchell says if associates are valued, they will take better care of the customers.

Cheese prices show no signs of letting up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After weeks of declines, wheat prices inch back up by about 30 cents.

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund sets sales records

February 10, 2014

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. reportetd financial results for the fourth quarter period and for the fiscal year, which…

Jet's Pizza debuts heart-shaped pizzas

February 10, 2014

For the first time ever, Michigan-based Jet's Pizza will offer heart-shaped pizzas in celebration of Valentine's Day. The pizzas will be available now through…

Restaurant review app Humm goes live

February 10, 2014

Humm, an Austin, Texas-based startup, has unveiled its patent-pending technology and analytics platform designed for restaurant feedback.

Red Velvet pie debuts at Pie Five

February 10, 2014

Pie Five Pizza's Chef Andy Wittman has created a new dessert for the fast casual pizza concept. His Red Velvet Pie, a rich devil's food cake layered with sweet…

NRA economist predicts growth for restaurant industry

February 10, 2014

In a news release from the National Restaurant Association, Chief Economist Bruce Grindy offers his insights into 2013 job growth and his projections for 2014.

4 things to consider when financing your restaurant

Small business financing is a relatively new industry and not everyone you speak to is reputable.

NRA Educational Foundation's new video series showcases foodservice careers

February 7, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched a new initiative, called Project Taste Test — Servin' Up Successful Careers, that…

Minimum Wage: Are you ready for employee questions?

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Currently, a higher wage is encouraged but not required for businesses.

NRA and Fintech partner for alcoholic beverage purchasing efficiency

February 6, 2014

The National Restaurant Association and Fintech announced an alliance to build awareness and improve purchasing and payment efficiency of beverage alcohol.

Consumer trend report explores popularity of soup and salad

February 6, 2014

A new consumer trend report from Technomic reveals insights into consumer preferences for soup and salad. According to a news release from the company, more…

Bizzare Foods' Andrew Zimmern to host event at NRA show

February 6, 2014

Andrew Zimmern, the host of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World on the Travel Channel, will serve as host and emcee for the…

Pizza Ranch launches apple orchard salad

February 6, 2014

Pizza Ranch announced it is bringing back its Brushfire Pizza and also introducing a new Apple Orchard Salad to the menu.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza to debut west of the Mississippi

February 6, 2014

Charlotte, N.C.-based Brixx Wood Fired Pizza has sold its first franchise west of the Mississippi River. Denver restaurateurs, Trey and Angela Woessner, have…

Mellow Mushroom expanding in Florida

February 6, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Bakers will open in the Shoppes of Avondale in Jacksonville, Fla., on Feb. 10 at 3611 St. John's Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida.

Boston's Pizza offers heart-shaped pizzas for charity

February 6, 2014

Boston's Pizza locations across Canada will celebrate Valentine's Day with a heart-shaped pizza. One-dollar from each heart-shaped pizza sale on Feb. 14 will…

How mobile apps help restaurants drive profits

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

For restaurants, mobile is changing the customer service model by enabling more discrete time optimization. Marketers need to evaluate how to adapt their…