For QSRs, brand isn’t the language of love to attract students and career-minded workers

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

A mix of young students and career-minded workers will bring different strengths to the table as far as flexibility in hours available, pay requirements and…

Health care law deadlines approaching

August 12, 2013

The Obama Administration's July decision to make 2014 a transition year when it comes to the employer mandate and some employer reporting requirements of the…

Top That! rolls out gluten-free crust

August 12, 2013

Top That! Pizza has added an all-natural, gluten-free crust to its menu. The product is currently available in select locations and is slated to roll out…

Mama Mimi's makes move into Cincinnati

August 12, 2013

Columbus, Ohio-based Mama Mimi's Take 'N Bake Pizza is testing the waters outside its hometown with its first franchise stores in Cincinnati, according to…

LivingSocial launches online ordering platform for small restaurants

August 9, 2013

Restaurants are about to get a big service boost from LivingSocial with an improved online ordering product called ONOSYS for Independents, according to a…

Next Gen Dine mPOS solution hits the market

August 9, 2013

Prelag Partners LLC has introduced Next Gen Dine, a cloud-based, mobile restaurant point-of-sale software designed for the iPad.

Pork industry braces for all-time high prices

August 9, 2013

The cost of bacon is on the rise, and the high prices are expected by many analysts to hit the foodservice industry sooner than later.

Buying versus purchasing

To help manage costs, create proper specifications, consider contracts for key items and make a commitment to manufacturers for allowances and distributors…

Seamless and GrubHub Inc. complete merger

August 9, 2013

Seamless North America LLC and GrubHub Inc. today announced they have completed their previously announced merger.

Food Genius launches restaurant trends tool

August 9, 2013

Food Genius has launched a new tool to analyze changes in restaurant data. According to a news release, the tool tracks how more than 23,000 food-related items…

Proven streamlines hiring with new employer app

August 8, 2013

Proven, a mobile employment app, has launched its new Employer App, a mobile job-listing solution that creates a more efficient hiring process, according to a…

Panera franchisee signs multi-unit deal for The Pizza Studio

August 8, 2013

Los Angeles-based The Pizza Studio, announced the signing of an agreement with Studio 37 LLC of San Jose, Calif., to develop 25 new restaurants throughout the…

MenuTrinfo offering gluten-free training at foodservice expo

August 8, 2013

MenuTrinfo, a provider of nutritional analysis and allergen identification for foodservice operators, will be the official provider of allergy and gluten-free…

Plink forecasts $100M in online-to-offline sales in next year

August 8, 2013

Plink, an online-to-offline rewards program, announced it is on pace to motivate $100 million in offline sales throughout the next 12 months for national…

Portals vs. non-portals: Which is best for online ordering?

Restaurants typically use two formats for online ordering: Portals — or multirestaurant sites that list restaurants alongside their competition — and full…

Papa John's CEO: You can't make superior quality pizza for $5

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

"In my 36 years of doing this, I've never seen the bigger players at that low a price point," Schnatter said.

Private equity firm invests in Your Pie pizza franchise

August 7, 2013

Your Pie and Georgia Oak Partners have entered into a partnership in which Georgia Oak will invest substantial growth equity into the emerging pizza franchise…

TripAdvisor ranks the top cities for pizza

August 7, 2013

Travel website TripAdvisor has ranked its top 10 cities for pizza in the U.S., based on reviews and opinions from its users. Top spots were determined based on…

Yum! Brands takes the lead on state legislators' fight against hunger

August 7, 2013

According to the latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 16.7 million children live in households without enough food on the table. At 17.…

Chuck E. Cheese's introduces new rock star-themed birthday package

August 7, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has introduced new rock star birthday packages and entertainment show, now available at restaurants nationwide.