FastCasual.com wants YOU

July 8, 2013

There's still time for restaurant operators to weigh in on industry trends and how they manage and operate their businesses. FastCasual.com is gathering data…

Your Pie founder: Americans are tired of big pizza companies

Drew French hopes to take his 18-unit fast casual pizza concept national brand in the next two to five years and global within 10 years.

PizzaMarketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers Trends, No. 5: Mobile apps and commerce

July 8, 2013

Editor's note: The following information is part of a countdown recap from the inaugural Top 100 Movers and Shakers publication. It was published in the spring…

Fazoli's CEO accepts FastCasual.com's highest award

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, accepts his award during FastCasual.com's Top 100 Awards Banquet. Fazoli's was named No. 1 on the 2013 list of Fast Casual Top…

Homer Bailey's no-hitter sparks Domino's promo

July 5, 2013

The first no-hitter of the 2013 Major League Baseball season is officially in the record books, thanks to Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey, who…

Noble Roman's standalone Take-N-Bake concept reaches milestone

July 5, 2013

Noble Roman's Inc., the Indianapolis-based franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, has provided an update on the continued…

10 start-up tips for restaurant operators

Start with a small menu and as you grow and learn what your customers are demanding, find a happy medium with menu size and what your kitchen can deliver.

MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

LevelUp mobile payment solution now available restaurants with pcAmerica POS

July 3, 2013

pcAmerica, a retail and restaurant point-of-sale software developer, announced an agreement to integrate the LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty solution into…

Hatco Corporation acquires Ovention Inc.

July 3, 2013

Hatco Corporation has acquired Ovention Inc., the Dallas-based oven technology company. Ovention owns the rights to the Matchbox Oven which was recognized…

Grimaldi's Pizzeria hosts summer happy hour program

July 3, 2013

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has introduced both Lunch and Happy Hour programs in select locations in the Tampa, Fla., market.

Uncle Maddio's hosting kids' art camps systemwide

July 3, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is hosting a free weekly art camp for kids taught by local artisans every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time, families…

Domino's Pizza founder inducted into Franchise Assoc. Hall of Fame

July 3, 2013

The International Franchise Association's Board of Directors has unanimously voted to induct five leaders into the IFA Hall of Fame to honor their…

Domino's UK using NFC-enabled interactive advertising

July 3, 2013

Outdoor advertisements are now located throughout the United Kingdom encouraging consumers to download the Domino's app on their smartphone.

Restaurant industry applauds delay of Obamacare employer mandate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Businesses with 50-plus employees now have an extra year to comply with coverage.

The pizza segment's menu trends of 2013 (so far)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast casual concepts lead the emergence of individual, customizable pizzas.

Hungry Howie's introduces Asiago cheese crust

July 2, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2013 by offering a special Flavored Crust of the Month. July's limited-time-only crust…

Pie Five Pizza awards 12 franchise units to Austin

July 2, 2013

Pie Five Pizza will soon plant a flag in Austin, Texas after the company awarded 12 franchise units to entrepreneurs Sudesh Patidar and Chirag Patel.

Average wheat prices dip below $8

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Block cheese is down 25 cents since May 1.

Franchising sales, growth up 10 percent in 2012

July 1, 2013

Because of more available credit and numerous acquisition opportunities, the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S. grew in size and scope in 2012…