Sam & Louie's operator celebrates new ownership with half-off beer, pizza

August 28, 2013

Pat Holz is celebrating his new ownership of the Sam & Louie's unit in Carroll, Iowa, by offering half-price pizza and beer all day through Sept. 30.

Pie Five plans Kentucky debut in 2014

August 28, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has awarded 10 franchise units to Lonnie and Connie Young and Curt and Carrie Currell, who will…

Old Chicago VP: Customers now expect digital loyalty programs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands will move from out-discounting each other to focusing on value and experience.

Starbucks not cutting health insurance, hours for Obamacare

August 27, 2013

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told Reuters Monday that the company will not cut health insurance benefits or reduce employee hours to prepare for costs…

Ledo Pizza signs deal to develop Urban Bar-B-Que concept

August 27, 2013

Ledo Pizza System Inc., a 100-unit pizza franchisor of the Ledo Pizza brand, announced today that the company is entering into a strategic partnership with…

Tommy's Coal Fired Pizza taps exclusive real estate broker

August 27, 2013

Retail leasing specialists R.J. Brunelli & Co. LLC has been retained as exclusive real estate broker for various New Jersey counties for Tommy's Coal Fired…

US Foods names 'Next Top Product' semifinalists

August 27, 2013

Fifty-four chefs from across the country have begun competing for a spot in the final round of the 2nd Annual US Foods Next Top Product contest.

Optimize distribution costs

Consolidate dry, refrigerated and frozen items and include paper goods and cleaning supplies.

How your restaurant can leverage social proof

Always respond to social media comments; engaging with your customers online encourages more comments and likes.

Fast casual visits up 9 percent in a year

August 26, 2013

As the fast casual segment continues to grow its footprint, visits are keeping pace. In the year ending May 2013, visits to fast casual restaurants increased…

Cheese and wheat prices tumble

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's hits a new 52-week high.

Top CEOs join Fast Casual Exec Summit's experts panel

Attendees will have the opportunity to grill industry leaders on what it takes to run a successful fast casual restaurant.

How showrooming is killing your restaurant –and how to fight back

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

When Joe DePinto, 7-ElevenCEO, addressed the crowd from the main stage of the Restaurant Leadership Conference in April in Scottsdale, he sounded a clear…

Analysts report above-average meat and dairy prices

August 23, 2013

Analysts with Great American Group Inc. have reported that pricing for meats and dairy products remains higher than average. The trend reflects the continued…

Villa Enterprises expands shopping mall presence

August 23, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf's at the Promenade Temecula in…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.

Rosati's Pizza unveils Reserve red wine brand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 22, 2013

Rosati's Pizza in Yorkville, Ill., will host a free wine tasting from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 to unveil the brand's Rosati's Reserve for the first time.

Independent Wisconsin pizzeria sanctions National Pizza Eating event

August 22, 2013

Ian's Pizza in Madison, Wisc., has teamed up with All Pro Eating to create a sanctioned National Pizza Eating Championship Sept. 21 in Downtown Madison on…

CiCi's leverages pizza for teaching program

August 22, 2013

To kickoff back-to-school season, CiCi's Pizza is offering Lunch & Learn field trips, created to show students real-life uses for math skills while making…

Study: Deal-seeking behavior has become ingrained

August 22, 2013

Recent research from Technomic shows that Internet deal sites have become a common go-to for consumers, who are looking to stretch every dollar. But when it…