HMSHost creates technology simulation lab for dining concepts

July 15, 2014

HMSHost has introduced imagineIT, an airport terminal simulation lab that allows the company to explore new technology solutions for its airport-based dining…

NetWaiter adds birthday messaging feature for online orders

July 15, 2014

NetWaiter, an online ordering service for restaurants, announced it has added a "Happy Birthday" messaging feature, offering restaurants the ability to send…

Food Network brings back Great Food Truck Race

July 15, 2014

The Great Food Truck Race is back on the Food Network for a fifth season, with a new cast of food truck hopefuls on a road trip from Southern California to Key…

New agreement pushes Pie Five’s franchise deals beyond 200 units

July 15, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. announced a new franchise agreement for eight units with Lubbock, Texas, native Nathan K. Cage. According to a news release, Cage will…

How one restaurant concept leverages Yelp reviews for sales growth

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Every star on a Yelp review leads to a 5 to 9-percent increase in revenue and First Watch uses the site as part of its business model.

Cheese remains below $2 for second week in a row

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After hitting 6-year highs, gas prices tumble in a week.

Pizza Hut adds 8-slice Hershey's chocolate chip cookie to dessert menu

July 14, 2014

Pizza Hut may be taking a page from rival Papa John's playbook. The chain announced today it has partnered with Hershey to rollout a new Ultimate Hershey's…

Pie Five Pizza signs 18-unit deal for Florida market

July 14, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has awarded 18 franchise units to retired Cleveland Indian Matt LaPorta to bring the brand throughout the Tampa, Fla., area beginning in early…

Ethnic cuisine expected to play a larger role in next five years

July 14, 2014

New research from IBISWorld takes a look at some of the trends emerging in the foodservice industry, and suggests where operators must adapt. According to the…

Uncle Maddio’s extends Alabama presence

July 14, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint will open its 23rd unit this week, located in Daphne, Ala. The new unit marks the fourth of 24 total units the brand plans to open…

Blaze Pizza ready for New York debut

July 14, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its first New York location in West Babylon on July 17. To celebrate the grand opening, the new location will offer free…

Consumers showing less concern about sodium intake

July 14, 2014

New research from The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are less concerned about their sodium intake than they were a few years ago. This data comes as the…

Quaker Steak & Lube Eases Scheduling Challenges with New Software

Growing restaurant companies are increasingly looking to technology to handle back-office functions that once consumed a large share of managers’ and…

Mobile CRM is a game changer that puts every restaurant on an even playing field

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Heavy users of a brand do respond to rewards, but most customers prefer nuanced benefits, like special status as a VIP who gets access to private promotions.

Project Pie adds to executive team to support growth

July 11, 2014

Project Pie has named two new executives to its leadership team, including Brian Watkins as director of Operations, and Steve Brigandi, as chief administrative…

SK Planet Slydes into the US with new mobile shopping app

July 11, 2014

SK Planet Inc., the U.S.-based mobile-commerce subsidiary affiliated with wireless giant SK Telecom, this week announced its beta launch of its touchless…

Your Pie hosts free pizza giveaway for grand opening

July 10, 2014

Your Pie will celebrate its grand opening in the Atlanta suburb of Buckhead on July 11 at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers will get free pizzas, and (until …

Pizza Inn honors top franchise owners

July 10, 2014

Pizza Inn recognized its top franchise owners at its recently held National Franchise Convention in Savannah, Ga.

Can the pizza segment be a contender in the 'breakfast wars?'

by Holly Freeland — Freelance Journalist, Pizzamarketplace.com

Some pizza operators are committed to breakfast because it is a sales additive with few additions to fixed overhead costs.

Chicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage

July 10, 2014

Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…