Canadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent

September 26, 2013

The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…

California commits to $10 minimum wage

September 26, 2013

On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law increasing the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour, the highest in the country. The increase…

Restaurant cash advance loan company launches

September 26, 2013

A new company, RestaurantCashAdvanceLoans.com, has launched with an objective of making credit availability faster and easier for restaurant operators.

CFO: Domino's digital channels enhance brand, loyalty

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Data from digital platforms allows brands to create more targeted promotions based on customers' behavior and history.

Chuck E. Cheese's augmented reality app earns recognition

September 25, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's first-ever mobile app, Chuck E.'s Say Cheese!, has been recognized as a Mobile Excellence Awards finalist in the Best Entertainment Related…

Panasonic launches new video surveillance, security solutions

September 25, 2013

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, will showcase its latest video…

Hunt Brothers joins American Pizza Community

September 25, 2013

Nashville, Tenn.-based Hunt Brothers Pizza has joined The American Pizza Community, a coalition of companies, operators, franchisees, vendors, suppliers and…

Franchise Association releases new Obamacare guide

September 25, 2013

The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…

Toppers on track to break fundraising record for hunger organization

September 25, 2013

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza is on track to break its fundraising record for domestic hunger relief organization Feeding America.

Intuit, Square announce POS, accounting integration

September 25, 2013

Intuit and Square have announced a seamless integration between Square and QuickBooks. Built on Intuit's open platform, the integration will enable small…

Swipely manages $1B in annual sales

September 25, 2013

Swipely is now managing more than $1 billion in annual sales for merchants across 29 states, just one year since entering the payments space, according to a…

Minimum wage strikes doing little harm to pizza brands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The minimum wage strikes permeating throughout the restaurant industry continue to grow, with employees in nearly 60 cities protesting right before Labor Day…

Pizza Factory deploys SpeedLine POS

September 24, 2013

At the annual meeting of Pizza Factory franchise operators Sept. 23, the West Coast-based chain announced its selection of SpeedLine Solutions Inc. as its…

NRA creates new financial services position

September 24, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has named Jim Higgins as vice president of Payments and Financial Services. In this newly created position, Higgins will…

Pizza Hut adds Hulu incentive to hunger fundraiser

September 24, 2013

For the seventh consecutive year, Pizza Hut is hosting a fundraiser for the World Hunger Relief Campaign. The effort runs through Nov. 9, and the pizza chain…

The Loop Pizza Grill rewards kids for Jaguars games

September 24, 2013

Jacksonville, Fla.-based The Loop Pizza Grill will host a kids-eat-free promotion each Monday night following a Jaguars' Sunday home game. The offer is valid…

The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits adds multiple new units

September 24, 2013

The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits, a Seattle-based gourmet pizza and full-service restaurant, has announced a new franchise member and the opening of…

Is a mobile app or mobile site right for your restaurant?

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

With 96 percent of the world's population now using mobile devices, it's imperative for companies to figure out how to best connect with and serve customers on…

Know your operation's purchasing score

To keep ahead of any problems, maintain strong, consistent communication with your supplier.

Domino's, Papa John's ride stock market highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A light hurricane season is expected to help gas prices.