21-cent debit card swipe fee cap upheld

March 21, 2014

A federal appeals court has today handed down a ruling in a back-and-forth drama that grew out of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection and Wall Street…

Pizza brands get in on the madness of March

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March is a great month to get things rolling after the usual slumps in January and February.

Restaurants experience drop in adult beverage sales

March 21, 2014

Adult beverage volumes in restaurants and bars contracted 1.3 percent in 2013, according to a new "Special Trends in Adult Beverage Report" from Technomic.

Pizza Patrón will not pull banned ad

March 21, 2014

Despite notification that its new ad campaign would be banned from a number of major radio networks, including NPR, Pizza Patrón will move forward with the…

Chuck E. Cheese's CEO retiring in June

March 21, 2014

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, today announced that Michael H. Magusiak, president and CEO, will retire effective June 2.

Minsky's marks anniversary by treating first responders

March 21, 2014

Minsky's Pizza celebrated its 38th Anniversary this week by delivering free pizzas to Kansas City, Mo., area firefighters and police departments.

Precious Brand Cheese merges under Sorrento Brand

March 21, 2014

Lactalis Culinary has announced that its Precious and Sorrento cheese brands will be combined into one national brand in foodservice — Sorrento mozzarella…

Using mobile to retain staff, improve customer service

Mobile devices that employees already use can give companies a better way to connect with their frontline employees.

Podcast: Studying consumer psychology to create enticing restaurants

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #032 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Geraldine Blanchot, co-founder of Pattern Pod.

Canadian pizza chains raise $300K for Children's Miracle Network

March 20, 2014

Pizza Pizza Limited, parent company of Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 brands, announced that it raised $300,000 for children's hospitals in 2013.

Giordano's named exclusive pizza of Chicago Fire Soccer Club

March 20, 2014

Giordano's Famous Stuffed Pizza and the Chicago Fire Soccer Club have announced a new partnership that identifies Giordano's as the "exclusive and official…

Verifone, XPIENT partner for mobile payment solution for limited-service restaurants

March 20, 2014

VeriFone Systems Inc. and XPIENT Solutions have partnered to provide a payment-as a service solution for the limited-service restaurant market.

Pi Pizzeria employees to make $10.10 an hour

March 20, 2014

Chris Summers, cofounder of Pi Pizzeria restaurants in St. Louis, announced Wednesday that he will begin paying his employees $10.10.

NRA Show 2014 keynote to feature a little Magic (Johnson)

March 20, 2014

Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson has been selected to provide the keynote address at the 2014 National Restaurant Association Show May 18 at Chicago's…

Marco's hosts food bank campaign to promote new pizza

March 20, 2014

Marco's Pizza will introduce its new grilled chicken Florentine pizza on March 24 for a limited time. According to a news release, the new recipe combines…

Why the restaurant and retail industries should consider modular construction

by Greg Swistak

The construction method makes sense for hotels, shopping malls, airports, hospitals, dorms and more.

Recruitment business, consulting firm partner to form one-stop shop for restaurant owners

March 20, 2014

Patrice & Associates, a recruiting partner in the restaurant industry, announced today its new partnership with consulting firm, One Management Solutions…

Restaurant brands plan promotions for Whole Grain Sampling Day

March 19, 2014

Whole Grain Sampling Day is April 2, and restaurants, retailers, food manufacturers and more are hosting promotions and low-cost or no cost items for the…

Russia experiences strong restaurant traffic growth

March 19, 2014

The foodservice markets of Russia, Great Britain and Australia experienced growth during Q4 2013, with Russia generating a 7-percent increase in visits, the…

Pie Five Pizza adds to dessert menu

March 19, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has introduced a new dessert — the peanut butter cup brownie — created by Chef Andy Wittman.