Lower gas prices partly attributed to government shutdown

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After weeks on the decline, wheat prices jump back up.

Fox's Pizza sets fundraising record during annual event

October 7, 2013

Fox's Pizza Den in Punxsutawney, Pa., raised close to $51,000 during its annual "Pizza and Prevention" fundraiser. The event raises money for the Punxsutawney…

La Tagliatella hosts $1 pizza promotion for No Kid Hungry

October 7, 2013

To celebrate October as National Pizza Month, La Tagliatella is hosting a $1 pizza promotion at its Charlotte, N.C., Arlington, Va., and Atlanta locations.

Pizza Hut adds first permanent pizza offering in nearly 20 years

October 7, 2013

Pizza Hut's new 3-Cheese Stuff Crust Pizza has been added as a permanent menu offering – the first new pizza to be added full-time to the brand's menu since…

Splick-it to power Web, mobile app for No Kid Hungry

October 7, 2013

Splick-it Inc. has inked a deal to sponsor and be a technology partner with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to build a customized "Order Food, End…

Hungry Howie's rolls out garlic sesame crust

October 4, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza has unveiled its crust flavor for the month of October, Garlic Sesame. The original flavored crust is only available through the end of…

Fun and games: Why restaurant customers respond to gamification apps

Gamification elements, like points and feedback, make us want to continue participating and engaging with the brand.

Report: Desserts making a comeback

October 4, 2013

The definition of dessert is broadening to include snack options inbetween meals, a trend which has led to the increase in dessert consumption. According to…

Papa Murphy's expanding St. Louis footprint

October 4, 2013

Papa Murphy's has plans to add about 40 new units in the St. Louis market. According to the St. Louis Business Journal, there are currently 12 locations in the…

Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria selects Revention for expansion plan

October 4, 2013

Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria, a Santa Barbara, Calif.-based fast casual concept, plans to roll out a national expansion and has chosen Revention technology for…

NRA releases first-ever sustainability report

October 4, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced the release of its first-ever sustainability report, which examines trends and initiatives within the restaurant…

Fast Casual Concept Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria Plans National Expansion using Revention Technology

Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria is a forward-thinking fast casual concept operating out of Santa Barbara, California and specializing in build-your-own wood fired…

Pizza Hut Singapore achieves sales jump with customer analytics solution

October 3, 2013

Capillary Technologies, a provider of cloud-based business solutions, announced today that its multichannel Intelligent Customer Engagement platform is helping…

Uncle Maddio's heads to South Florida

October 3, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has announced a franchise development agreement with entrepreneur and Golden Corral restaurant owner, John Verderame to open three…

Domino's fires up safety messaging campaign

October 3, 2013

For the sixth consecutive year, Domino's Pizza is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association and Sparky the Fire Dog for a Fire Prevention Week…

Kronos Foods adds Italian beef to product line

October 3, 2013

Chicago-based Kronos Foods Inc., a manufacturer of Mediterranean food products, has announced the introduction of an Italian beef product line.

Ledo Pizza unveils pink boxes for cancer awareness

October 3, 2013

Throughout October, Ledo Pizza, an Annapolis, Md.-based 100-unit chain, will deliver its pizzas in 18-inch pink boxes to raise awareness about various cancer…

Roark Capital's chairman to speak about 'state of franchising'

October 3, 2013

Steven Romaniello, International Franchise Association chairman and managing director of Roark Capital, will speak Oct. 8 in Atlanta at a luncheon for the…

Project Pie founder finds a niche in fast casual pizza

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

James Markham doesn't predict a fast casual pizza bubble, but expects many concepts to struggle operationally in the long term.

Five types of offer stacking — and how to beat them

Merchants should look for opportunities to leverage technology that helps them deliver better experiences for customers — without negative effects on their…