Features
National gas prices hovering near 4-year lows
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Domino’s Pizza shares hit a lifetime high after a positive Q3 earnings report.
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Industry trends: Consumers will spend more for transparency, authenticity, safety
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Watch for menu trends at airport bars and lounges, Hollywood and convenience stores.
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Nine keys for driving speed of service
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurants can become victims of their own success when high volume slows down service. Check out these tips for satisfying the need for speed.
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Firehouse CEO: Restaurant industry dealing with unprecedented headwinds
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Union activism, food costs, data breaches and minimum wage debates are just part of the 'external factors' facing restaurant operators.
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Domino's iPad app yields highest conversion, ticket of company's digital ordering channels
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
Voice ordering was also a highlight of Q3, with more than 200,000 voice orders placed despite no promotion of the platform since the June launch.
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Wheat prices spike as gas falls
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
Wheat prices increased after weeks of decreasing prices.
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Pizza Hut's digital sales mix up 5 percent in the last quarter
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
As the brand continues its turnaround strategy, it will launch a new advertising position in Q4 aimed at millennials.
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How technology is personalizing the customer experience
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The technology and food experience are now weighted equally in the eyes of the consumer, some experts say.
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Where's my (your) money? Overcoming mobile payment growing pains
Having the ability to send relevant promotions, rewarding users with instant incentives and providing security thresholds are critical components.
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Cheese prices plummet after weeks on the rise
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
After spiking to $2.45 in mid-September, cheese prices plummeted last week, dropping as low as $2.15.
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Reducing food waste can improve the bottom line and the environment
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
A study commissioned by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance found that approximately 80 billion pounds of food are discarded into US landfills every year, with…
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Toppers Pizza's remodeling, digital efforts help brand stay relevant in 'fast casual environment'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company expects its mobile site to launch by the end of this year and is investing 'seven figures' into additional digital initiatives.
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Apple Pay's impact on restaurant loyalty marketing
Focusing on the creation of an experience that’s easy for the customer, instead of optimal for the brand, makes customers feel like VIPs.
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Gas prices are at seven-month lows
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Wheat prices also continue to plummet.
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How to cultivate a loyal guest at your restaurant
Loyal guests don’t just randomly happen: they are cultivated through good food and great experiences.
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5 restaurant redesigns to reduce energy costs
For all these energy upgrades, it’s important to think long term and consider the entire life cycle of the technology in question.
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Report: Restaurant mobile websites slow to load digital orders
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
If mobile websites included a click-to-order button that routed customers to a geolocation API, the brands' mobile experiences would be better suited to handle…
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Experts share insights on millennial dining-out decisions
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Shaped by user-centric devices and the Great Recession, value-conscious millennials are looking for great experiences that are friction-free.
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Beef O’ Brady’s overcomes franchisee skepticism to launch pizza program
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company spent three years testing ingredients, operations and ovens, and has experienced a sizable comp lift since adding pizza to its brand positioning.
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New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs
'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…
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