Kentucky company launches self-service reservations widget

August 26, 2014

Louisville, Ky.-based QSR Automation announced the release of DineTime Host version 3.0, a browser widget that when added to a restaurant's website provides…

Gas still cheaper than this time last year

Last week's stock market saw lower prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, with natural gas remaining stable and wheat and cheese on the rise.

5 reasons restaurants should offer gift cards

Gift cards are a low-cost marketing tool that can help any size restaurant boost sales, order values and profit margins, and can deepen customer relationships.

National Restaurant Association announces employee education alliance

August 25, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has announced a new alliance with Job Creators Network (JCN) effort to provide entrepreneurs and business leaders with…

Little Caesars jumps on pretzel bandwagon with new pretzel pizza crust

August 25, 2014

Little Caesars announces the roll out of its Pretzel Crust Pepperoni Pizza for six dollars.

Boston's Restaurant expands to five-unit deal

August 25, 2014

Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar recently announced the signing of a five-unit deal of franchise locations in Baltimore.

Pizzaburger is back at Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar

August 25, 2014

National casual dining chain Boston's Restaurant and Sports is debuting its nationwide Pizzaburger Sliders campaign today after the success last fall of its…

Think like a coach: Train your team year-round

Restaurants must make time for training.

Cone-shaped pizza concept to expand business in North Carolina

August 22, 2014

Kono Pizza has signed onto a multi-unit franchise deal to open three locations in Charlotte, N.C.

Patxi's Pizza makes list of fastest growing food and beverage companies

August 22, 2014

Patxi's Pizza won the #40 spot on the list for fastest growing Food & Beverage Companies in 2014 from INC. Magazine.

PizzaExpress photography contest supports amateur artists

August 22, 2014

PizzaExpress is giving amateur artists a chance to showcase their photography with its 'Slice of Art' campaign.

#CONNECTsummit14: Beacons offer immediacy, simplicity and context

Beacons are powerful tools, enabling marketers to push the right message to the right person in the right place at the right time.

National Food Safety Month marks 20 years

August 22, 2014

As part of its strong commitment to food safety, the National Restaurant Association announced this year's National Food Safety Month (NFSM) will mark its…

Henny Penny named a Brinker International Supplier Partner Of The Year

August 22, 2014

Brinker International, Inc. awards Henny Penny, Highland Baking Co. and HotSchedules with the annual Supplier Partner of the Year Award.

800 Neapolitan Pizzeria gambles on SLS Las Vegas

August 21, 2014

800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria has opened its newest location in the SLS Las Vegas resort.

Pieology appoints new VP of marketing

August 21, 2014

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.-based Pieology has appointed its first vice president of marketing, Debbie Porter.

Buffalo Wild Wings expands pizza business

August 21, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has expanded its pizza business by opening its second PizzaRev location.

Why investors are eating up food delivery services

Partnering with a delivery service frees up restaurant owners to focus on food and experience while still expanding their customer base.

Taste trends: fermented flavors riding in on the heat wave

August 21, 2014

Consumers are developing a taste for fermented foods like kimchi, craft pickles and fish sauce, according to the newest Culinary Trend Tracking Series (CuTTS…

International Franchise Association launches ad campaign battling portion of Seattle's new wage law

August 21, 2014

The International Franchise Association today has launched an ad campaign battling back against a portion of Seattle's new wage law, alleging proponents of the…