Beacon technology enabling restaurant commerce and communication

With geo-triggered ordering, customers make their order in advance and the order gets pushed to the kitchen only when the customer walks in.

4 ways restaurants can optimize the customer experience through mobile

Mobile searches related to restaurants have a conversion rate of 90 percent with 64 percent converting within the hour.

Nearly 60% of Papa John's US delivery sales now come through digital channels

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is in the midst of a new POS rollout that is expected to drive labor efficiencies, speed of service and order accuracy.

Wearable technology brings a new world of opportunity to the restaurant industry

Wearables are combining the computing power of smartphones with the convenience of the accessories we put on every morning.

Latest China supply crisis hits Yum! Brands stock hard

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

An abundance in refinery production is keeping gas prices in check.

5 insights from mobile restaurant customers: The new shopper mindset

The increasing use of smartphones is changing the consumer landscape significantly, particularly for restaurant purchasing.

McDonald's ruling holds franchisors accountable for franchise employee allegations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The National Restaurant Association claims the decision will impede job creation and create 'big business.'

Five things a pizza operator should know before purchasing insurance

Few insurance companies will insure Non Owned Auto Delivery because of the increased risk from young drivers.

Gas prices drop for 24th straight day despite geopolitical tensions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat is down more than 40 cents in two weeks.

Domino's digital volume keeping prices down

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

The volume growth from digital has offset increases in the price of cheese and pork.

Turning social media likes into restaurant traffic

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Offer customers something, like a discount or a recipe, in return for their like.

Fresh Brothers solves heavy traffic delivery problem with virtual store

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

With the concept, the company has increased two stores' business by about 15 percent without adding much labor.

Wheat prices fall 32 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continue to drop from Independence Day spike.

LevelUp's new StartUp program aimed at limited-service restaurants

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Consumers don't become comfortable making mobile payments until their third transaction.

Pizza Hut hopes to surpass competition in digital space in 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! execs called the U.S. performance 'disappointing' and said the brand is in turnaround mode.

Pizza Hut named an initial partner for Visa's new, simplified ecommerce service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile is now the dominant channel of Pizza Hut's digital business, growing more than 4,000 percent in the last three years.

Are Millennials really that hard to please?

Exceeding expectations on food taste is the best way to assure a great experience across generations.

How one concept is leveraging the demand for more heat

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mazzio’s added a jalapeno stuffed crust pizza to its new menu platform.

Holy jalapeno! How hot will menus get?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sriracha, according to CCD Innovation, is in 2014 what chipotle was in 2009.

Cheese remains below $2 for second week in a row

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After hitting 6-year highs, gas prices tumble in a week.