Mobile-optimized inventory, ordering available via Syrus

July 12, 2013

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched a new mobile- and tablet-optimized website for restaurant inventory…

Report: June restaurant sales flat

July 12, 2013

Black Box Intelligence and People Report released the Restaurant Industry Snapshot for June this week, reporting flat sales during the month, after three…

'Fancy' dining offers clues about next big menu trends (Commentary)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Will grains, seeds and kale pops show up on chain menus? Possibly.

Rosati's Pizza modernizes its catering service

Rosati's Pizza is adding off-premise catering — not just a carryout option as it's been, but a separate revenue channel and business, complete with devoted…

Registration open for free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

July 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this exclusive webinar — 5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual…

Catering in a franchise ecosystem Part 2: Centralized services

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Incremental fixed costs from adding a catering channel will be offset by the long-term profits made.

Yum! Brands: Pizza Hut needs 'more consistent value messaging'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Same-store sales down 2 percent in U.S. business, but China's casual dining business is still growing strong.

Donatos Pizza rolls out two gluten-free pizza platforms

July 11, 2013

Donatos Pizza introduced two new gluten-free platforms this month in its hometown market of Columbus, Ohio. They will roll out systemwide beginning Aug. 26.

MenuTrinfo launches AllerChef allergy and gluten-free training

July 11, 2013

MenuTrinfo, a provider of nutritional analysis and allergen identification for foodservice operators, has announced the addition of AllerChef to its suite of…

Restaurant Technologies Inc. expands Midwest presence

July 11, 2013

Foodservice oil management company Restaurant Technologies Inc. (RTI) has expanded its frying-oil delivery, management, removal and equipment service…

Five Guys franchisees add Pie Five Pizza to portfolio

July 11, 2013

Jeff and Deborah Percey, who were among the first franchisees of Five Guys Burgers and Fries, have been awarded up to eight Pie Five Pizza Co. franchise units…

eMonitor adds food safety tool

July 11, 2013

Powerhouse Dynamics, creator of eMonitor energy, water and asset management system, has announced a new food safety feature designed to support chain…

Yelp launches online ordering platform

July 11, 2013

Yelp has introduced Yelp Platform to allow people to order food directly from a select number of restaurants supported by delivery.com and Eat24, including…

Starbucks and King County Menu Labeling study food for thought: Consumers who opt for low-calorie items spend the same

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The menu label study showed a 6 percent overall decrease in calories per transaction, but profits did not decrease.

Hobart offers 0-percent financing on foodservice equipment

July 10, 2013

Hobart, a manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, today announced that 0-percent financing is now available on all its equipment through Dec. 31. The…

Customer service expert scheduled to speak at Int'l Pizza Expo

July 10, 2013

Customer service consultant, speaker and author Micah Solomon will speak at the International Pizza Expo, March 24-26, 2014, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Marco's Pizza launches new franchise development website

July 10, 2013

Marco's Pizza has launched a new franchising website, MarcosFranchising.com, which offers content about Marco's products, finances, operations, interviews with…

Domino's Australia adds online features to speed up ordering process

July 10, 2013

Domino's Pizza Enterprises, the chain's operator in Australia, has transformed its online ordering website to make it quicker and easier for customers to order.

Chuck E. Cheese's strengthens ties with mom blogger community

July 10, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's will make its third appearance at the annual BlogHer Conference in Chicago, July 25-27, to unveil a preview of its new line of birthday party…

'Off-the shelf' Internet commercials now available for restaurants

July 10, 2013

Internet commercial provider IMercials.biz has launched "off the shelf" commercials to help restaurants promote their businesses.