Evolution of oven technology drives fast casual pizza segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You can now walk into any fast casual pizza joint and ask for a pizza (not a slice) topped with whatever you want and receive it either at the register or…

Millennial workforce driving digital workforce management solutions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Managing your restaurant digitally has plenty of advantages and with the rapidly changing workforce, it may even soon be necessary.

Gas, cheese, wheat prices all fall to close out the year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices have fallen 50 cents in the past month and are more than $1 lower than they were this time last year.

Christmas arrives at the gas pump

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fuel experiences its longest streak of declining prices on record, according to AAA.

Executive round table: Pizza industry leaders make their 2015 predictions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Themes for 2015 include customization, freshness and mobile ordering/payments.

The pace of fast casual pizza accelerates in 2014

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Despite a number of headwinds such as high cheese and beef prices and labor pressures, many operators remain optimistic for 2015.

Low gas prices saving Americans about $200M per day versus 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The average cost of fuel is nearly 70 cents lower per gallon than it was last year at this time, and has dropped below the $2 mark in 13 states.

2014 on the menu: Specialty pizzas and menu overhauls

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut wasn't the only concept to undergo a massive makeover this year; Sbarro, CiCi's, California Pizza Kitchen and Chuck E. Cheese's also all took a page…

Restaurant industry hurdles expected to continue in 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

On top of record-high commodities prices, labor inflation, technology costs and health care/menu labeling logistics, there is also intensified competition in…

Wheat prices up $1 since October

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices drop another dime in a week.

The chefs have spoken: Menu trend predictions for 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After years on the rise, gluten-free cuisine has fallen out of the top 10 list of the National Restaurant Association's annual survey.

Domino's Pizza continues Wall Street climb

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's shares are up 3,000 percent compared to where they were before the company's turnaround effort in 2010.

Startups prove the future of foodservice is bright

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A handful of businessmen and women have come up with new concepts specifically to solve restaurant operators' biggest problems.

Social media expert: Restaurants need to get better at brand storytelling

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The challenge is no longer having the biggest presence or most followers; now quality matters before activity.

FAQ's about the FDA's final menu regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 25, 2014

The FDA will consider details throughout the next year, and will continue to solicit input on how to properly monitor these regulations.

Pizza operators get their wish with FDA's final menu labeling regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The FDA's ruling mandates menu labeling by the slice, not the whole pie. Pizza restaurants do have to say how many slices are in a pizza.

Cheese prices drop well below $2 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Heading into the busiest travel day of the year, gas prices have fallen for 60 consecutive days.

Restaurant organizations apprehensive about Obama's executive action on immigration

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It has been estimated that about 20 percent of chefs, head cooks and cooks in the restaurant industry are undocumented immigrants.

Pizza Hut franchisee: High confidence in brand relaunch despite minimal testing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NPC International CEO said the menu changes are in response to consumer demand for more flavor, customization.

Good news for cheese prices after rough year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices are down more than a quarter from a month ago.