[2009-10-26] Coffee company had filed a lawsuit against Paul Twohig, who had left Starbucks for Dunkin' Donuts.

[2009-10-23] Organization sends letters to members of Congress, asking for extension of depreciation schedule set to expire at end of 2009.

[2009-10-02] The Oregon Restaurant Association is making compliance easier for brands in the state by partnering with MenuCalc.

[2009-09-22] Rather than sue the company, employees are increasingly targeting their claims at individuals.

[2009-09-11] Commissioner of the FDA Margaret Hamburg tells QSR how industry executives can get involved.

[2009-09-11] Case involved restaurant's right to purchase a beer and wine license in Greeley, Colorado.

[2009-09-10] Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack looks to restaurant chains to delivery accurate menu information in his fight against obesity and foodborne illnesses.

[2009-09-10] Travel Promotion Act will encourage international travel to the U.S., benefit restaurant industry.

[2009-09-01] The ice cream company is changing the name of one of its most popular flavors to show its support.

[2009-07-31] Passing of Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 a big step forward for American food industry, supporters say.

[2009-07-31] President and CEO Dawn Sweeney reacts to the vote from the House of Representatives.

[2009-07-28] Increase from 50 percent to 80 percent would benefit economy, says NRA.

[2009-07-02] More than 70 franchisees represented in case against insurance company.

[2009-06-17] Soda taxes can help fund health coverage and prevention programs, say experts.

[2009-06-10] The National Council of Chain Restaurants says the new uniform standard is best for restaurants.

[2009-05-14] Food safety bills are expected to be considered by Congress in the coming weeks.

[2009-05-12] The National Restaurant Association defends the foodservice industry against complaints by the Center for Science in the Public Interest regarding high sodium levels in restaurant food.

Please, Don’t Come to Work
This year’s flu season could be more severe than ever; whose job is it at your concept to send sick employees home?

Vetting E-Verify
Quick-serve operators should delay using the work-eligibility technology E-Verify until federally mandated.

Labeling The Future
A federal bill requiring calorie content to appear on chain restaurant menus and menuboards finally gained the support of the restaurant industry.

Ready to Sell
The biggest consideration for quick-serves prepping for a sale is the ability to produce clean and accurate financial statements.

Burn Notice
With careful planning and preparation, both owners and employees can prevent fires or minimize their damage, saving both human lives and the business.

Texas’ New Competition
Juárez’s drug war has ravaged the restaurant industry and sent franchises north into El Paso, Texas, to escape violence and extortion.

Ten Ways to Save
QSR tapped the best minds in the business to come up with a realistic list of ways operators could save thousands of dollars in less than one year.

Minimum-Wage Increase
On Friday, the federal minimum wage will jump 70 cents per hour from $6.55 to $7.25. As a restaurant operator, are you ready?

The Costly Card-Check
The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 has franchises lobbying politicians to block the legislation that could ‘dramatically increase labor costs.’