What the government shutdown means for the restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Federal loans and food safety are two areas that will be affected.

Natural gas prices drop across the country

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices are 20 cents lower than they were a month ago.

CFO: Domino's digital channels enhance brand, loyalty

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Data from digital platforms allows brands to create more targeted promotions based on customers' behavior and history.

Minimum wage strikes doing little harm to pizza brands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The minimum wage strikes permeating throughout the restaurant industry continue to grow, with employees in nearly 60 cities protesting right before Labor Day…

Domino's, Papa John's ride stock market highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A light hurricane season is expected to help gas prices.

Last minute prep for the Oct. 1 Obamacare deadline

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Health Insurance Exchange opens soon with an employee notification requirement for all restaurant operators.

Papa Murphy's prototype created to redefine Take 'N Bake

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital menu boards are a key design feature in the brand's new store design.

Cheese prices jump 20 cents in three weeks

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Last week was the stock market's best since January.

Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.

Millennials driving customized pizza concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Freshness is the biggest driver of menu R&D, and the most important.

Restaurants beef up mobile investments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A solid mobile presence — one that adds to the guest experience — is how brands will maintain relevancy.

Tensions over Syria push gas prices up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wall Street also responds negatively to the potential strikes.

Restaurant industry organizations respond to widespread strikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst said wage increases would add to food costs, which would then affect restaurant visits.

Quick-service wage protests snowball nationwide

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A petition has been sent to major restaurant chains citing their combined $7.35B in profits last year.

How Patxi's became the fastest growing private restaurant company in the U.S.

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Founder says 'Better before Cheaper,' and 'Revenue before Cost' is the key to longterm success.

Old Chicago VP: Customers now expect digital loyalty programs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands will move from out-discounting each other to focusing on value and experience.

Cheese and wheat prices tumble

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's hits a new 52-week high.

Rosati's Pizza unveils Reserve red wine brand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 22, 2013

Rosati's Pizza in Yorkville, Ill., will host a free wine tasting from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 to unveil the brand's Rosati's Reserve for the first time.

Yum! Brands stock prices on the mend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices down 14 cents in the past month.

Millennials want brands to be 'useful,' 'disruptive'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It's not enough to just have functional and emotional products anymore; consumers want to participate.