The future of the food industry is closer than ever

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Food production technologies are emerging to keep up with overpopulation and climate change concerns.

Domino's turns in another 52-week high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cool summer temperatures yield lower natural gas prices.

Kids' movie lineup slows Chuck E. Cheese's momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A refinement of the brand's pizza dough is projected to reduce annual costs by $1.2 million.

Customer demand prompts new pizza size at Sam & Louie's unit

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sam & Louie's restaurant in Beatrice, Neb., has added a new pizza size — 14-inch — to the menu, a move prompted by customer requests.

4 tips to maximize ice production as demand, temps heat up

Rising heat is a factor behind decreased ice machine performance, but failure to perform routine, preventive maintenance can contribute to inefficiencies.

Wheat prices fall to lowest level since May '12

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Predictions of a 5-year-peak fall short at the gas pump, as prices drop from last week.

Restaurant workers plan wage protests in seven cities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Thousands of minimum-wage employees, most of them in the limited-service restaurant industry, are planning to walk off their jobs next week in what is being…

Six ways to increase pickup and delivery online orders

Special discounts for pick-up orders, free items with group orders, and customers loyalty programs are all efficient techniques.

Consumers responding favorably to Domino's technology investments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company achieved nearly 7 percent same-store sales growth without any product introductions during the quarter.

Gas prices barreling toward 5-year high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices fall to new 2013 low.

Gluten-free taste 'puzzle' has been solved

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free adoption had to jump the availability and affordability hurdles, and most recently figured out flavor.

Cat Cora: When starting a restaurant, 'test the waters and protect your idea'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To ensure your passion won't diminish for your business, it's important to stay innovative and keep things fresh.

Kansas concept asks fans to help create 'Wichita pizza'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Knolla's has launched a survey asking fans to select the crust type, thickness, shape and any add-ons that could define this new pizza style.

NFC technology will put the 'fast' back in 'fast food' (Commentary)

NFC adoption will accelerate in the restaurant industry in the form of payments, loyalty programs, customer reviews and more.

Commentary: 4 tips for designing seasonal menus

Restaurants must feature menus that display what Mother Nature has to offer all year long.

Gas prices back on the rise, no slowdown expected

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's, Papa John's and CEC Entertainment ride the stock market high.

How Rosati's Pizza onboarded a new catering program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is upgrading its catering channel, which now includes off-premise, start-to-finish customer service, systemwide training and separate branding…

'Fancy' dining offers clues about next big menu trends (Commentary)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Will grains, seeds and kale pops show up on chain menus? Possibly.

Yum! Brands: Pizza Hut needs 'more consistent value messaging'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Same-store sales down 2 percent in U.S. business, but China's casual dining business is still growing strong.

The great tip debate: Who gets what

The Starbucks tip-pooling case will likely affect other businesses.