Project Pie adds McAlister's exec to franchising development team

December 9, 2014

Project Pie has named former McAlister’s Deli executive Peter Wright as its vice president of Franchise Development. Wright joins the leadership team tasked…

Beef Checkoff Program teams with NRA to sponsor Kids LiveWell

December 9, 2014

As part of the partnership, Beef Checkoff is offering to restaurants its collection of kid-friendly recipes that meet the Kids LiveWell criteria.

New app gives customers menu, nutritional info across brands

December 9, 2014

App users can to view detailed nutrition information for each entree and search for selections that meet specific dietary requirements.

Wheat prices up $1 since October

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices drop another dime in a week.

New research examines the drivers behind consumers' dinner choices

December 8, 2014

Acosta Sales & Marketing, a marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, and Technomic have put together a new report called "The Why? Behind…

Baskin-Robbins, DQ, Taco Bell among creative finalists for the year

December 8, 2014

Ace Metrix has announced its 2014 Brand of the Year Watch List, its finalists of brands with the top-performing creative. Winners will be announced Jan. 7 and…

Connie's Pizza offering free delivery in exchange for toy donation

December 8, 2014

Connie's Pizza has partnered with Toys For Tots and will offer free delivery to customers who donate to the organization through Dec. 24.

Russo's to open coal-fired pizza brand in San Antonio

December 8, 2014

Russo's Restaurants signed a franchise agreement with a San Antonio developer to open a Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen in the area.

Houston area Russo's store count reaches 20

December 8, 2014

Houston developer Asif Malik opened the store adjacent to NRG Stadium.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap Sign National Contract with Datum Corporation

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap have announced plans to optimize point of sale systems and increase network security across 226 units with support from…

Akerman law firm forms National Restaurant Industry Group

December 5, 2014

The new group includes nearly 30 lawyers and regulatory professionals with broad experience representing restaurant industry clients in major U.S. and…

Belly up to the bar: Alcohol sales expected to improve modestly in 2015

December 4, 2014

Drink sales in bars and restaurants are projected to grow modestly in 2015, according to new research from Technomic. The market research firm says conditions…

Yum! Brands' Novak receives 'Distinguished American' status

December 4, 2014

Yum! Brands CEO and Chairman David Novak has received membership into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc. organization.

RedBrick Pizza plans Missouri entry

December 4, 2014

RedBrick Pizza plans to make its debut in Missouri this month with a new location at Joplin's Northpark Mall. The food court location will feature the brand's…

PizzaRev launches nutritional portal

December 4, 2014

PizzaRev has launched a new, comprehensive nutrition portal including complete allergen information and nutrition calculator. The portal was built by…

OpenTable launches redesigned website

December 4, 2014

OpenTable's redesigned version of its website is now live and available to all diners.  

Pie Five plans Colorado debut

December 4, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has awarded up to 30 franchise units to Adam Wessley, founder of Tripod Ventures LLC, to introduce the brand to Colorado. Wessley and his team…

StickerYou Develops Innovative Technology that Changes the Branding Landscape for Small Business

Online technology makes packaging new products way more affordable. For the first time ever, small businesses can stand out by creating high quality custom…

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.

Going back to the basics always works

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Refer to the failures of your company's ancestors because there is a lot to learn there.