Universal Plug n Play: New report on an old problem

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Universal Plug and Play should not be enabled if you are concerned about security.

Executing a charitable program at your restaurant doesn’t have to be hard

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Philanthropy takes time and patience, but the benefits are tangible for a brand.

What's in a number? Could be everything

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Making sure nutritional guideline numbers are spot on is both an honor and a core competency.

Restaurant chain growth returns to 2007 levels

March 21, 2013

Technomic today released its preliminary results from its annual report of the 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains. Among the top 10 fastest-growing restaurant…

New pizza-friendly menu labeling provisions introduced

March 21, 2013

The American Pizza Community has endorsed The Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2013, introduced today by Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA…

Study claims NYC's proposed Styrofoam ban will add to foodservice costs

March 21, 2013

On the heels of a court ruling overturning the ban on large sodas, another proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration is under…

Companies provide assistance to pizzerias for Hurricane Sandy relief

March 21, 2013

PERFORMANCE Foodservice-ROMA and Bacio Cheese Company presented a check for $429,482 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief during a special…

NRA marketing exec group sets spring conference lineup

March 21, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Marketing Executives Group (MEG) has announced its line-up of speakers for its spring conference in Chicago. May 15-17. The…

Menu development in a multiunit restaurant catering operation

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The assumption that menus are the same between dine-in, takeout and catering can be deadly to our brand and catering customer experience.

Minnesota pizzeria partners with local brewer for food bank fundraiser

March 20, 2013

Green Mill For Good, the fundraising arm of St. Paul, Minn.-based Green Mill Restaurant and Bar, raised more than $35,000 for area food banks during its…

Mazzio's makes its East Coast debut

March 20, 2013

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery has opened its first East Coast location in Alexandria, Va.

Bellwether, Restaurant Insights merge to offer services to chain restaurants

March 20, 2013

Bellwether Food Group, a strategic planning, sales and brand consultancy firm, and Restaurant Insights, a market research company, are merging to create a new…

Retail’s perpetual food cost advantage over QSR

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Build awareness throughout the company employees (top to bottom) that food-cost control is the top priority, second only to customer satisfaction.

NYC religious leaders rally for higher QSR wages

March 19, 2013

A 200-person interfaith rally, facilitated by a clergy coalition, will be held in New York City today to support the city's 50,000 quick-service workers who…

PizzaRev gets an investment boost from Buffalo Wild Wings

March 19, 2013

PizzaRev, an artisan pizza concept based in Los Angeles, today announced that Buffalo Wild Wings has taken a minority position in its new concept. Terms of the…

FastCasual.com hosting webinar on mobile payment security

March 19, 2013

With a push toward mobility, restaurant owners are capitalizing on wireless technology to provide customers with new loyalty and couponing programs. Creating a…

How to get your customers to avoid menu boredom

Offer suggestions to get customers to try something new, so they don't bring their business elsewhere.

Managing customers' mobile preferences correctly doesn’t need compromises

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

There is no magical solution to meeting every single demand of mobile-savvy customers.

Yum!, Papa John's stocks recover after sharp drops

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese, wheat, gas prices remain somewhat stable from last week.

Noble Roman's growing c-store presence

March 18, 2013

Noble Roman's Inc. reported its results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended Dec. 31, 2012. Included was a nearly 32 percent increase in royalties and…