Sbarro prepares to step outside the mall food court

May 1, 2013

Sbarro is ready to launch a new fast casual concept in Columbus, Ohio, that will bring the brand into somewhat unchartered waters — beyond the mall food court.

Hungry Howie's growing Tennessee footprint

May 1, 2013

Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza has announced a new store in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Is the honeymoon over for food trucks?

One expert predicts a slower rate of opening, but more innovation and higher quality cuisine based on consumer expectations.

PizzaMarketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers Trends, No. 22: Artisan crusts

May 1, 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…

What's new, and what's not, about giving great customer service

Customers have changed in ways that will profoundly impact how you deal with them.

NRA proposing changes to E-Verify to better suit small restaurant owners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Employers can rely on E-Verify to help them comply with the law.

New mobile survey solution to help restaurants 'quickly address customer complaints'

April 30, 2013

Maritz Research has launched a customer survey system designed for the food service industry. The solution, Capella Restaurant, is the newest addition to the…

Mobile-POS integrator eThor secures $1M in funding

April 30, 2013

Restaurant and retail industry point-of-sale integration platform eThor has announced a $1 million investment into the company by AVAC Ltd., a private Alberta…

Italy experiencing shortage of pizza makers

April 30, 2013

Maybe the world is ending soon after all. News broke this week about a shortage of pizza makers in Italy of all places. ABC News obtained a report from an…

Chuck E. Cheese's ranked most kid-friendly restaurant

April 30, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has been named the No. 1 kid-friendly restaurant by Technomic's Consumer Restaurants Brand Metrics program, which compiles consumer data…

5 reasons Millennials love pizza

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

Pizza might be one of the most versatile ways to grab a quick bite to eat. It comes in takeout, delivery, dine-in, frozen and take-and-bake. Pizza is a staple…

Uncle Maddio's plans four new units next month

April 30, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open four new locations next month. The pizza franchise will open its first restaurant in both Florida (Tallahassee) and…

Study: Consumers want e-commerce, loyalty options from restaurants

April 30, 2013

A new survey from EMN8 shows that consumers want the option of ordering food online from their favorite QSRs.

Missouri Rosati's expands restaurant space and menu offerings

April 30, 2013

Rosati's of Springfield, Mo., has opened a new location that features more seating and has expanded its menu offerings to include beer and wine.

The future of the restaurant industry is bright

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

The energy and enthusiasm of tomorrow’s restaurant leaders was palpable at the recent ProStart Invitational event.

Lower gas prices expected to boost consumer spending

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Inn hits a 52-week high after opening its first franchised Pie Five unit.

NRA Show will include marketing strategies session

April 29, 2013

Linda Duke, CEO of Duke Marketing LLC, will moderate a panel of three Marketing Executive Group (MEG) board members at the 93rd National Restaurant Association…

EyesOn Digital rolls out BI and Surveillance Suite for QSRs

April 29, 2013

EyesOn Digital, a global provider of integrated security solutions, will introduce its Business Intelligence & Surveillance Suite for restaurants, QSRs and…

Smashburger veterans launching fast casual pizza concept

April 29, 2013

Denver-based Consumer Capital Partners, founded by Rick Schaden and his father Richard Schaden, is planning to open a new fast casual pizza concept next month…

PizzaMarketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers Trends, No. 23: Cause marketing

April 29, 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…