Uncle Maddio’s on pace to grow more than 200% this year

June 11, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced a 214-percent growth rate in 2013 and expects to open 24 more restaurant this year.

Papa John’s adds Boeing executive to the board

June 11, 2014

Papa John’s International this week added Laurette Koellner to its board directors. Koellner most recently served as executive chairman of International Lease…

Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizza partners with Healthy Dining

June 11, 2014

Two Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizza locations in Arizona have partnered with Healthy Dining to make it easier for guests to find healthier dining…

How technology expands the customer experience beyond the restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A robust mobile platform can help brands create a faster, frictionless relationship with consumers.

A look at Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza

Blaze Pizza opened this week in Louisville, Ky., and hopes to be a national contender in the top-your-own pizza segment by appealing to Millennials and busy…

HMSHost launches new by-the-slice pizza concept

June 10, 2014

HMSHost has developed a new pizza restaurant, called PZA, as part of its brand portfolio. According to a news release, the concept was developed with on-the-go…

Casey’s General Stores continues to gain traction in pizza delivery business

June 10, 2014

Casey’s General Stores reported its annual results, which included a same-store sales increase of 11.8 percent in its prepared food and fountain category…

UK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory

June 10, 2014

The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…

Blaze Pizza plans to become a national player by targeting Millennials

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new Louisville, Ky., location will be ‘overstaffed’ to ensure guests are taken care of ‘no matter what.’

The top five Social Restaurant Podcasts

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

From using Google Glass for training, to cultivating a company culture without an office, Riggs looks at his favorite topics.

Wheat prices fall below $7 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices rise sharply to close out last week.

Tyson submits bid to buy Hillshire for $8.55B

June 9, 2014

Tyson Foods Inc. today announced it has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of The Hillshire Brands Company for a price of…

Hungry Howie’s adds three specialty chicken pizzas

June 9, 2014

 Hungry Howie’s Pizza has introduced three new specialty pizzas, including the Asian Chicken Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza and Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria entering Louisiana market

June 9, 2014

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced it will expand into Louisiana. The first of several locations will open in the winter at 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd. in Baton…

Flippers Pizzeria offers up Father’s Day special

June 9, 2014

On Sunday, dads will be treated at all Flippers Pizzeria locations in celebration of Father’s Day. Those who purchase any menu item of equal or greater value…

Outlook for restaurant job growth at a 2-year high

June 9, 2014

Restaurant operators’ outlook for staffing is at a two-year high, according to new information from National Restaurant Association Chief Economist Bruce…

Health focus driving children's menu options

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Although it is not the restaurant industry's job to fix the problems associated with childhood obesity, the industry can take steps to ensure children of all…

Video walls, drive-thru kiosks hot menu items at NRA14

Digital signage video walls and touchscreen self-order drive-thru kiosks were among the technology highlights at this year's National Restaurant Association…

Mobile restaurant ordering platform receives $4M funding

June 6, 2014

Siftit, a mobile restaurant ordering platform, announced this week that it has closed a $4 million Series A round of venture capital funding, led by…

The breakfast wars

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Pizza operators have everything they need to dive into the morning daypart, except eggs.