Features
How to succeed in franchising by 'really' trying
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The franchisee/franchisor relationship must be as serious as a marriage.
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Good news: Restaurant sales, unit growth, financing up
Total unit growth for the Top 100 restaurant chains was 1.8 percent in 2012, the highest since 2007.
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Wheat and cheese prices jump
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
After weeks of falling, gas prices remain stagnant week-over-week.
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CiCi's Pizza adds to-go option for its signature buffet
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand's new Crisp Baked Wings have generated 40 percent more sales than its previous coated wings.
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5 ways to turn customer complaints into incremental sales
Complaints can represent an opportunity for QSRs and fast casuals to bake social media deeper into the fabric of their organization and become more nimble.
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Commentary: Being a restaurant manager is tough enough (in memory of Boston's Krystle Campbell)
Krystle Campbell, age 29, was reportedly a gregarious, gracious and well-liked person who managed a restaurant near Boston.
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Pie Five CEO: Fast casual pizza category fills a void
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
By finding the right equipment, the brand has combined individualized, customized and fast.
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Gas prices continue to drop
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Pizza Inn hits a fresh 52-week high after announcing a new franchising agreement.
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Yum! Brands social responsibility report focuses on nutrition, sustainability
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company is currently working to synchronize its animal welfare program and policies throughout all of its global markets.
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Time for restaurants to 'Get REAL'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
REAL, which stands for Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership, uses a flexible points-based system similar to LEED to recognize restaurants that…
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Average wheat prices tumble to lowest level in months
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Gas prices are 33 cents lower than they were a month ago.
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How can pizza fit into an increasingly saturated fast casual space?
There are only seven pizza fast casual concepts currently indicated in Technomic's Top 100.
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Consumers rate Papa Murphy's as top overall restaurant chain
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The take-and-bake pizza chain ranked high for check and payment handling, cleanliness, order accuracy, value, convenience and takeout attributes and more.
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Want to reduce operational costs and waste? Start in the restroom
Paper towels can be costly, messy and environmentally unfriendly.
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Natural gas prices reach 18-month high
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chuck E. Cheese stock gets a boost from augmented reality mobile app launch.
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Why mid-size and emerging chains should consider group purchasing to cut costs
Being a member of a GMO can help restaurants remain profitable in the face of surging commodity costs.
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Why restaurants must unite IT, Marketing departments to win customers
Close-knit teaming at all levels is paramount for digital excellence and a healthy return on those technology investments.
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Has the pizza segment responded to demand for healthier options?
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Launches during Q1 feature unique veggie toppings and 'health-halo' descriptors.
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Cheese prices rise sharply in past week
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Stubborn winter-like weather keeps natural gas prices up.
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How to get your restaurant to come up on a Google search
Google now factors in the number of Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and other social media chatter about your website, so it's a good idea to be active on at…
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