Restaurant loyalty programs pay off in surprising ways

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

Increased customer data means more opportunities to promote your brand.

Domino's Pizza found negligent in fatal delivery accident

August 30, 2013

A Beaumont, Texas, jury has determined the negligence of Dominos Pizza resulted in a deadly car accident caused by a pizza delivery driver in August 2012.

Lavu iPad POS adds customer management solutions

August 30, 2013

Lavu iPad POS has added new customer management solutions, including the ability to pull data such as order history, address and email contact.

Rockbot app expands throughout Texas

August 30, 2013

Rockbot, a jukebox app geared toward bars and restaurants, announced that it has grown more than 10-fold throughout the last year.

NYPD Pizzeria lands atop Orlando pizza list

August 30, 2013

TripAdvisor's recent list of "best pizza restaurants in Orlando, Fla.," features NYPD Pizzeria on Universal Boulevard as No. 1. The restaurant is owned by…

New conference focuses on food industry's future

August 30, 2013

Marlin Network's inaugural Food2053 Conference is set for Oct. 21-23 in San Francisco's Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel.

Indian restaurant industry outpacing global growth

August 30, 2013

The growth of the Indian foodservice industry is expected to jump from 75000 crore to 1,37,000 crore by 2015, according to new research from the Indian…

Earl of Sandwich, VooDoo BBQ will discuss Millennial marketing at FCES

Attendees of Fast Casual Executive Summit will learn strategies and best practices for using the mobile channel to build profitable relationships with…

The Top 11 Trendsetting Executives in Pizza

Who are the biggest trendsetters in Pizza in 2013?

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CiCi's plans No Kid Hungry promotion

August 29, 2013

Throughout September, restaurants across the country will host promotions to raise funds in support of Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at…

PayPal, TouchBistro pilot mPOS system for Toronto diners

August 29, 2013

PayPal Canada has launched a pilot program in Toronto to let dining customers pay with their smartphones. The payments giant is collaborating on the project…

Restaurant industry organizations respond to widespread strikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst said wage increases would add to food costs, which would then affect restaurant visits.

Quick-service wage protests snowball nationwide

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A petition has been sent to major restaurant chains citing their combined $7.35B in profits last year.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans UC Santa Barbara presence

August 29, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will soon have a presence near the University of California Santa Barbara through a franchising agreement with Isla Vista BP LLC, led…

Mellow Mushroom hosts Atlanta Falcons promo to kickoff football season

August 29, 2013

Atlanta-based Mellow Mushroom will host an Atlanta Falcons Player Bobble Head Series promotion starting Sept. 2. The Falcons' Julio Jones, Sean Weatherspoon…

Mobile payment platform debuts at Middle Eastern QSRs

August 29, 2013

The U.A.E.-based bank Mashreq has launched a new mobile POS device, the Mashreq Payport, that is initially being used at QSR brands Pizza Express, Cold Stone…

How Patxi's became the fastest growing private restaurant company in the U.S.

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Founder says 'Better before Cheaper,' and 'Revenue before Cost' is the key to longterm success.

When an obvious security issue wasn’t – but was indeed

Do you know the warning signs of gang presence, to avoid their infiltration into your operation?

Voice Teleservices joins MMS Catering Institute program

August 28, 2013

Portland, Maine-based Voice Teleservices has joined the MMS Catering Institute Industry Affiliation Program, created to certify and connect industry…

Japan's economic recovery leading to more restaurant visits, spending

August 28, 2013

Japan's economic recovery after a downturn in the last quarter of 2012, has spurred an increase in restaurant visits and spending greater than any other global…