Natural gas prices up 'substantially'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices continue to tumble, falling 18 cents in a week.

Off the menu: 10 pizza stories in 2013 that had nothing to do with food

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The fast casual segment experienced a 9 percent growth in visits in 2013, led in part by top-your-own pizza concepts.

Why most restaurants fail within the first three years

Restaurateurs need to be open to modifications of their original ideas.

A look at the top 2013 pizza menu trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Deep dish appeared on more menus, and 'healthy-halo' descriptors also increased.

Customer experience research unveils shortcomings in restaurant industry

Ninety-eight percent of 'highly satisfied customers' are more likely to purchase additional products from the brand.

Wheat prices at lowest level in years

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands shares fall following the company's Analyst Day.

Domino's UK plays off British Airways digital billboard campaign

by Christopher Hall

The company said the ad is a way recapture the 'fun and passion' that's at the core of everything it does.

Yum! Analyst Day: Pizza Hut U.S. readies for core product innovation in '14

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken will also be a major focus in the U.S., as the company advertises WingStreet for the first time.

Local, healthy top the NRA's 2014 menu forecast

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free, non-wheat themes jump on the prediction list for the New Year.

Gas prices stable heading into holiday shopping season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices remain under $7 for a second week.

Generating the most ROI from a digital marketing budget

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants can build habit and frequency through digitally driven, one-to-one marketing campaigns.

Wheat prices drop under $7

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wall Street has had quite a run this year, and continues to hit new milestones. The Dow Jones, for example, finished above 16,000 for the first time last week.

As gluten-free grows up, pizza operators realize ROI

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

There were more than 200 million gluten-free menu requests last year, but the option still hasn't reached critical mass.

Hands-on management needed as hourly workforce ages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To attract the top talent, you need to show them the career path, responsibility and a quality of life.

Stock market continues to break record highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The average cost of wheat falls to $7 even.

Push marketing that turns people on, not off

Treating push marketing the way you handle TV and radio advertising will not work.

CEO: EMN8 rebrands to keep up with digital, international trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's new loyalty service allows customers to engage with a brand across multiple channels.

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

2014 predictions: Will the Paleo diet be the next gluten-free?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wise operators check out farmers' markets, night markets and truck rodeos to see what's selling.

About 15 percent of U.S. gas stations report sub-$3 prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Natural gas hits its lowest price-point in three months.