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Casual dining visits at a 6-year low
May 21, 2014
Visits to casual dining restaurants were at a 6-year low in the year ending February 2014, according to The NPD Group. Since 2009 casual dining traffic has…
read nowChuck E. Cheese’s brings virtual reality technology to restaurants
May 21, 2014
Chuck E. Cheese's is adding Oculus Rift technology to its Ticket Blaster game for birthday party packages. “Chuck E. Cheese's Virtual Ticket Blaster…
read nowDomino’s increases focus on carryout business
May 21, 2014
From May 26 through June 1, Domino's Pizza is encouraging customers to use its carryout business by offering a weeklong $5.99 carryout special for large…
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Steady optimism rises from the NRA Show floor
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Most exhibitors agreed this year’s traffic provided better quality leads.
read nowNRA announces third annual Operator Innovation Award winners
May 20, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the third annual Operator Innovation Awards, selected by an independent panel of judges in the…
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Cheese prices continue gradual decline
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Gas prices remain steady for the past few weeks.
read nowSplick.it adds beacon-powered geo-triggered ordering for restaurants
May 19, 2014
Splick-it Inc., a SaaS platform for branded restaurant web and mobile applications, announced it has integrated beacon-powered geo-triggered ordering for food…
read nowRestaurant chains ready to pull the trigger on menu price hikes
May 19, 2014
The majority of America’s chain restaurants held the line on price hikes the first part of the year but plan to start raising them, according to a new survey…
read nowPepsi counters Coca-Cola Freestyle with Pepsi Spire
May 19, 2014
Pepsi is competing with Coca-Cola's Freestyle with its new Pepsi Spire fountain beverage dispenser.
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Plenty of new product launches expected at the National Restaurant Association Show
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Mobile and digital continue to be top trends, as does integrated technology solutions.
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Coca-Cola introduces countertop version of Freestyle
May 16, 2014
The Coca-Cola Company’s Coca-Cola Freestyle has added three new dispensers that offer the same elements, but in designs that fit on countertops. The new…
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The top online ordering trends to help grow your restaurant
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
An online customer is more likely to re-order within 60 days than a walk-in customer, simply because the platform is more accessible.
read nowPizza Studio signs multiunit deal with Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee
May 16, 2014
Los Angeles-based Pizza Studio has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Luke Strockis of LND Restaurants Inc. According to a news release, this is the…
read nowBoston Pizza opens doors in vacation home resort area
May 16, 2014
Boston Pizza International is opening its newest restaurant in Sherkston, Ontario, a Carefree RV and Vacation Home resort located on the shores of Lake Erie.
read nowSchnatter takes over again as Papa John’s president
May 16, 2014
With the departure of Tony Thompson announced earlier this week, the Papa John’s president void will be filled by Founder John Schnatter, who also serves as…
read nowSpin! continues SoCal expansion
May 16, 2014
Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza has opened its third Southern California location in Huntington Beach. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant at 751…
read nowChowNow updates platform for mobile compatibility
May 16, 2014
Online ordering provider ChowNow has launched its newest version, v2.0, featuring three components:
read nowMellow Mushroom teams up with Sports Authority for promo
May 16, 2014
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has teamed up with Sports Authority to host a 90-second shopping spree contest. The promotion is being held in conjunction with…
read nowRevention POS adds integration with LevelUp
May 16, 2014
Revention POS announced it has integrated with LevelUp, a mobile loyalty and payments platform. The free LevelUp app uses QR code technology to execute mobile…
read nowThe Pizza Bite Button created for independent concepts
May 16, 2014
Digital marketing solutions firm ThinkActBuyLocal.com LLC has launched The Bite Button, a one-touch food ordering application designed specifically for smaller…
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