How the recession changed Americans' eating-out habits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

When the national menu-labeling rules are implemented, there will be more improvements in the quality of restaurant food.

Are Utah's wood-fired pizza concepts endangered?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Officials claim wood-fired ovens contribute disproportionately to air pollution around the Salt Lake Valley.

Tips on preparing for a minimum wage increase

Make good hiring decisions; mistakes can be costly since training new employees is a considerable investment.

President Obama touts Minnesota pizza chain as example of higher wage success

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The NRA opposes a "drastic increase" in the minimum wage, claiming it would limit opportunities for entry-level workers.

Bitter cold pushes natural gas prices to record highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices continue to drop, and Papa John's achieves lifetime high on Wall Street.

How to productively address negative reviews about your restaurant

Take control by responding to complaints with compassion and addressing issues at the store level.

Why now is the time to upgrade your POS system

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Systems should have mobile and online integrations, loyalty, security enhancements and reporting functionality.

Swipely's new release includes menu, service intelligence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO says the system offers insight into what's most profitable or likely to drive repeat customers.

No relief for cheese prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEC shares reach 52-week high following news of its sale to a private equity firm.

NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.

Putting more plants on plates

Organization creates new vegetarian and vegan diet pyramid to offer guidelines.

Domino's mandates store remodels by 2017

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many of the company's units are 17 years old and are inconsistent with the branding efforts in the past five years.

Pizza Hut unveils new 'fast casual' store prototypes

The new formats include pizza by the slice, digital menu boards, deck ovens and open seating.

Polar vortex weather drives up natural gas prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chuck E. Cheese's hits a 52-week high after rumors surface about a sale.

Domino's Australia's marketing team gets transparent

Executive wants Domino's be the No. 1 QSR in 5 years time — not just in pizza.

Factors driving interchange rates down

Competition is offering merchants new ways to accept payments and this will lower fees over time.

Restaurant brands abandoning Flash websites

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Flash's incompatibility with Apple products has contributed to its dwindling presence.

Domino's, Ford team up for in-car ordering platform

Easy Order will be available to consumers in mid-2014 and will be available on more than 1 million Ford vehicles.

New Year starts off strong for Papa John's, Domino's investors

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The cost of wheat continues to tumble.

Sysco/US Foods merger: The small independent restaurant just got smaller

The best thing small restaurants can do is band together with a GPO, providing more transparency and security in pricing.