News & Media From Alicia Kelso
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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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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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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Executing a charitable program at your restaurant doesnt have to be hard
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Philanthropy takes time and patience, but the benefits are tangible for a brand.
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Pizza chains tip off March Madness promos
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Brands are betting on both No. 1 seeds and Cinderella upsets.
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Yum!, Papa John's stocks recover after sharp drops
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Cheese, wheat, gas prices remain somewhat stable from last week.
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Pizza operators ask DC for menu labeling flexibility
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mandating menu boards for a segment that is dominated by delivery/carryout is one issue.
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Yum! CEO: Biggest success story is Pizza Hut China
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Pizza Hut U.S. expected to grow from 6,000 stores to 8,000 in the next five to eight years.
read nowDominos Australia backlash proves social media puts customers in control
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Old marketing strategies in new media dont work, so it's best to "launch modestly."
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Cheese prices drop to lowest level in 10 months
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Papa John's stock recovers big after missing Q4 earnings expectations.
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Minsky's Pizza on a roll after 37 years
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The Kansas City, Mo., staple is launching a new beer on April 10: Minsky's Burlesque Lager.
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Effective marketing on a shoestring budget
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
People are three to four times more likely to buy from you if they know you.
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Cost of wheat drops near pre-drought levels
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Consumers also experience a slight relief at the pump.
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Domino's pan pizza resonating with customers
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company had a record international growth in 2012.
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Pizza operators advised to throw out expert advice, conventional wisdom
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Owner/operator/consultant Michael Shepherd believes mid-sized and smaller systems will need a long time to recover from big chains' deep discounting.
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Wheat prices continue to tumble
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The cost of wheat is down more than $1 from the end of December.
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Chuck E. Cheese to increase ad spend by $6M in 2013
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chuck E. Cheese's refined pizza dough, which yields crispier crust and has reduced sodium, will roll out by February's end.
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Experts warn of impending food price increases
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Effects of the 2012 summer drought and a possible sequester are expected to contribute to trend.
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How social media can take your brand to the next level
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Eat Drink Promote founder outlined the Four Pillars of Social Media at NAPICS, said Google+ will be big in five years.
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