Can the pizza segment be a contender in the 'breakfast wars?'

by Holly Freeland — Freelance Journalist, Pizzamarketplace.com

Some pizza operators are committed to breakfast because it is a sales additive with few additions to fixed overhead costs.

Papa John’s franchisee: Trying to be everything to everyone is a bad strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pierre Panos expects a ‘shakeout’ in the fast casual pizza subsegment.

A framework for measuring and monitoring mobile app loyalty

Even the most loyal customer evaluates every touch point and interaction with a business.

Gas prices hit 6-year highs over holiday weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Public pizza company stocks ride the positive jobs report.

Restaurants fire up promos for Fourth of July holiday

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From menu rollouts to marketing campaigns, some concepts are in the spirit.

Consumer Reports: Low chain restaurant scores should be a ‘wake-up call’

Food quality now trumps location convenience for restaurant consumers.

Rethinking an IPO in a seller’s market

Going public means being prepared for much greater transparency and accountability in business operations.

Wheat prices remain solidly below $7

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut parent company hits another fresh 52-week high last week.

The (half) year in review for the pizza segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital ordering should make up more than half of sales for the bigger brands within the next year.

LevelUp: Consumers increase spending with iBeacon technology

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Experts don't believe BLE should be a replacement for current emerging technologies such as NFC or EMV, but rather complement the in-restaurant experience.

How Pie Five expanded using local marketing strategies

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

The brand examines sales and coupons to find out what works, and also leverages word-of-mouth messaging from loyal customers.

All eyes on Iraq as gas prices rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands reach a fresh 52-week high on Friday.

5 ways to ramp up your restaurant's customer service

Customers are now much more likely to make a comment about your business via social media where they can either gloat or vent their frustrations to an…

Cheese prices rise sharply week over week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices inch higher as summer approaches.

5 steps to get more (raving) customer reviews

Seventy-nine percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Why IT deserves a spot at the marketing table

In order to resonate with customers, applications and campaigns must be exciting, unique and useful.

How technology expands the customer experience beyond the restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A robust mobile platform can help brands create a faster, frictionless relationship with consumers.

Blaze Pizza plans to become a national player by targeting Millennials

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new Louisville, Ky., location will be ‘overstaffed’ to ensure guests are taken care of ‘no matter what.’

Wheat prices fall below $7 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices rise sharply to close out last week.

How to maximize your supply chain strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to cost, choose a distributor based on their food safety record and customer service metrics, as well as their sanitation practices.