Chuck E. Cheese's marketing shift paying off for shareholders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices are up 15 cents in two months.

Italian pizza cone concept now franchising in the U.S.

October 21, 2013

KONO Pizza, an Italian concept that serves pizza in a portable cone format, has planted a flag in the U.S.

7 ways to improve employee work ethic

Eric Chester delivered a keynote on reviving work ethic at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Millennials want to help your brand share its story

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The 80 million-strong Millennial demographic currently accounts for about 21 percent of all consumer spending.

Mellow Mushroom unveils bacon-themed menu

October 18, 2013

Mellow Mushroom has introduced a Bootleg Bacon Fest menu across the U.S. and available now through Nov. 23.

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen adds to Stromboli lineup

October 18, 2013

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen has added two new limited time offers — the Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Stromboli and stuffed cheesy bread — at stores nationwide.

Pizza concept 'dressing up' for Halloween with new look, menu

October 18, 2013

Salvatore's Restaurant, a wood-fired pizza and Italian concept located in Boston's Theatre District, is transitioning to "Casa Salvatore" for 24 hours only, in…

Pie Five debuts Pumpkin Patch pie

October 18, 2013

Pie Five Pizza's chef Andy Wittman has created the Pumpkin Patch Pie to celebrate the season.

Food Court Wars returning with focus on local offerings

October 18, 2013

Rouse Properties Inc., a national owner and operator of regional enclosed malls, announced its partnership with One Potato Two Potato, a joint venture…

San Francisco pizzeria adds waitlist camera

October 18, 2013

Pizzeria Delfina, a San Francisco-based concept, has partnered with Dropcam to introduce "WaitCast" at its 18th Street location.

Domino's UK adds Pulse franchise software

October 18, 2013

Servant Systems, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based software firm, has signed a contract with Domino's Pizza to provide the Domino's Pulse Franchise Office System at…

Digital signage provides ambiance and marketing enhancements

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast Casual Executive Summit panelists share their quick ROI stories from installing digital menu boards.

Restaurant check-out app secures $6M in funding

October 17, 2013

MyCheck, a check-out app for restaurants and other businesses across three major markets worldwide, has concluded a $6.1 million Series A round of financing…

Study: Card-linked marketing works

October 17, 2013

Cardlytics, a provider of card-linked marketing, has announced the findings of its 2013 State of CLM Study, which fielded 300 marketing professionals in…

Franchise, retail organizations call for more compromise as government opens

October 17, 2013

The International Franchise Association and the National Retail Federation both released statements about the resolution to reopen government and lift the debt…

Snacking daypart opportunities vary across the globe

October 17, 2013

How and when consumers eat and drink between meals varies in Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China, as well as the U.S., according to a new study from The…

Franchise industry adds more than 15K jobs in September

October 17, 2013

New data from ADP's National Franchise Report shows that the franchise industry created more than 15,000 jobs in September.

NRA launches second Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge

October 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting submissions for its second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative aimed at showcasing…

Papa Gino's launches School Smart Pizza Program

October 17, 2013

Papa Gino's has launched its School Smart Pizza Program after testing the initiative in several school systems. The program meets national the new USDA school…

Mazzio's targets families with new Trio Box

October 17, 2013

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery has introduced a new Trio Box featuring an appetizer, pizza and dessert for $16. The offering will be available…