Menu product development takes patience, collaboration

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You can create a great product but without marketing, it won't budge.

How to navigate back-office technology options

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technology can't predict the bus full of customers that just pulled up; you have to train your staff to be aware of what's going on outside of the data.

Domino's hits 52-week high for 5th straight week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Average wheat prices are slowly rising.

Commentary: What you can learn from Panera's 'hidden menu'

Does having a secret menu make sense? The answer is, possibly.

NoshList CEO: 'Mobile is about to change everything about restaurants'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile is a growing channel that pushes promotions and specials, provides better service and offers payment options.

Restaurant execs: Social media requires response, risk taking

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

While likes and followers are important, the key metric is if something is shared.

How to choose the right mobile marketing platform

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Mobile marketing execs explain why their platforms are the best option to run your loyalty programs.

Restaurant leaders share best practices for employee engagement

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants have incentivized and engaged their teams with everything from retreats to Facebook pages to ESOL programs.

Gas prices temper before busy travel season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat and cheese prices both fall.

Restaurant brands pitch in for Oklahoma tornado relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains have been handing out food to victims and first responders, as well as directing their social fan base to relief organizations.

NRA Show '13: Energy-efficient equipment proves its ROI

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Time-saving, energy-saving and data-mining are the big equipment stars this year.

NRA Show '13: A handful of menu trends emerge

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten free, Greek yogurt, beverages and children's nutrition are just some of the show highlights from the food side.

Public pizza companies riding 52-week highs in May

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continue rising ahead of the busy summer travel season.

From the NRA Show floor: Optimism and investment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile, digital signage solutions on trend as the technology pavilion continues to grow.

How to win the Loyalty Marathon

To achieve strong results when running a marathon or building a loyalty program, you have to be patient, willing to stick to your plan and trust your training.

12 tips to help your pizzeria save energy and money

If you cut $500 a month in energy expense, that adds an additional profit of $6,000 per annum.

Tourists are coming: Is your restaurant ready to accommodate?

Since most foreign tourists won't have access to a PC during their trip, it's critical to offer mobile-based feedback mechanisms featuring short…

Improving hiring through social platforms

Social hiring sites offer cheap, and sometimes free, opportunities to find candidates who have more extensive profiles that provide not only resumes, but a…

Gas prices boomerang back up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The average cost of wheat has increased nearly 75 cents in the past month.

Domino's franchisee using self-service kiosks to reach college crowd

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

Kiosks in college dorms incentivize students by offering $1 off if they order there rather than via computer or phone.