Mobile ordering: Changing the Gold Standard

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

A recent study indicating that a 90-percent order accuracy rate is considered to be best in class when it comes to drive-thru operations surprised me…

Cover takes restaurant payment app live in NYC

October 2, 2013

The New York-based startup Cover has launched its restaurant payment app out of beta at a handful of New York City sit-down restaurants.

GE Capital expands financing to foodservice equipment industry

October 2, 2013

GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance business announced it will expand financing capabilities and coverage to the commercial foodservice and…

Hunt Brothers partners with Chevy for hunting season promo

October 2, 2013

Hunt Brothers Pizza has launched its annual Hunt to Win 2 Sweepstakes. Now through Dec. 31, hunting enthusiasts can enter to win more than $65,000 in prizes…

PayPal, Viableware streamline payments platform at full-service restaurants

October 2, 2013

Viableware announced that PayPal payments will be accepted on the RAIL payment platform, a mobile payment device that enables full-service restaurants to…

Villa Italian Kitchen marks Nat'l Pizza Month with free slices

October 2, 2013

To celebrate National Pizza Month this October, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen will host its fourth annual Have a Slice Day pizza giveaway, offering new and…

Future POS restaurant system adds Paydiant mobile wallet

October 2, 2013

Nearly 8,000 locations using the Future POS restaurant and hospitality point-of-sale system can now offer mobile payments after the company integrated a mobile…

Project Pie plans domestic, international expansion

James Markham founded Project Pie in 2012 after creating MOD Pizza and Pie-ology. The newest concept has international and domestic agreements in place.

Delivering more than pizza

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

With the holidays around the corner, think creatively about using delivery to achieve something great.

What the government shutdown means for the restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Federal loans and food safety are two areas that will be affected.

IFA adopts plan to strengthen franchise relations

October 1, 2013

The International Franchise Association board of directors has adopted recommendations to develop ways to strengthen franchise relations. The recommendations…

California pizzeria named Zagat's best in the U.S.

October 1, 2013

Michael's Pizzeria in Long Beach, Calif., has been named the "Best Pizzeria" in the U.S., according to Zagat. Michael's was also named Los Angeles' "Best…

Pizza Hut unveils whole-wheat pizza for school lunch program

October 1, 2013

In time for National School Lunch Week, Oct. 14-18, Pizza Hut has introduced a new, 51-percent whole-wheat pizza as part of its school lunch program. The new…

The Pizza Studio plans Midwest debut

October 1, 2013

Los Angeles-based The Pizza Studio has announced a multi-unit franchise agreement with PS Midwest Development LLC, a BRICK Restaurant Group-managed company.

Pizza Ranch explores new flavors

October 1, 2013

Starting Oct. 7, Pizza Ranch's menu will feature the Bold & Beefy Steak and Onion Pizza and Mediterranean Salad for a limited time only.

Despite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading

October 1, 2013

Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

Papa John's adds family-sized cookie to menu

October 1, 2013

To celebrate National Cookie Month, Papa John's has introduced a new family-sized chocolate chip cookie. The cookies are cut into eight slices and served warm.

Leaf secures $20M to advance mobile pay platform

October 1, 2013

Leaf, creator of the LeafPresenter, a tablet designed for commerce, today announced it has closed $20 million in its first round of funding from Heartland…

Solving the fake online review problem through mobile customer engagement

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

New York regulators have had enough of fake online customer reviews. Last week, Eric Schneiderman, the state’s attorney general, slapped 19 companies with…

Does your dine-in experience put guests in control?

October 1, 2013

Whether it's choosing fries or apples with their burgers or the music playing in the restaurant, guests want to be in charge of everything these days. That…