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Square CEO: Register's new features speed up service
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden used to ingrain the fundamentals in his players' heads. He'd teach grown men how to tie their shoes before they'd even…
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Pie Five's first franchised location now open
April 26, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Co. announced the opening of its first franchise location today in Holladay, Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City.
read nowGreen Restaurant Association endorses eMonitor
April 26, 2013
Powerhouse Dynamics' eMonitor, with all monitoring and management capabilities, has been endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association. It is the first…
read nowGranbury POS giving away systems each quarter
April 26, 2013
Scott Dillard of The Pizza Chalet in Yucaipa, Calif., was named the winner of the first quarter Granbury POS Giveaway. Dillard will receive a free 2-terminal…
read nowPapa John's fans can earn loyalty points by watching TV
April 25, 2013
A new email campaign created by Papa John's in partnership with Viggle encourages users to "check-in" to their favorite TV shows and earn rewards from the…
read nowHigh unemployment affecting Hispanic Americans' restaurant visits
April 25, 2013
Although total U.S. restaurant visits were up 1 percent in 2012, visits by the fastest growing demographic were down by 86 million, or 1 percent. According to…
read nowPi Pizzeria seeking best home-brewed beer
April 25, 2013
Pi Pizzeria is hosting a contest for home brewers to see who can make the best High Alpha Ale. According to Tulsa World, the submissions must have an…
read nowMellow Mushroom sending 'most interesting' photo winner on Mexican vacation
April 25, 2013
From now through May 5, participating Mellow Mushrooms are hosting the Ultimate Mellow Mexican Vacation contest, offering a trip for two to Mexico. Guests who…
read nowHealth Care Knowledge Center will debut at the NRA Show
April 25, 2013
Foodservice operators looking for more information about how the health care law will affect their business can swing by the new Health Care Knowledge Center…
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Focus on delivery, social media contributes to Naked Pizza Middle East success
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The brand's Middle East and India developer chats about the chain's international success.
read nowTabbedout adds customer engagement, marketing tools
April 24, 2013
Mobile payment startup Tabbedout is going beyond the payment to offer merchants marketing tools. The Austin-based company announced the release of Periscope, a…
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Yum! expects China recovery to take 6 to 9 months
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
KFC and Pizza Hut U.S. sales soft in Q1; attributed to lack of innovation and value compared to competition.
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Menu labeling: Whats the hold-up?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Prohibitive costs and clutter are causing a "push and pull" battle between grocery and c-store spaces and the FDA.
read nowHigher QSR wage protests spread to Chicago
April 24, 2013
Hundreds of workers walked off their jobs today in Chicago's first-ever combined restaurant and retail strike. According to a news release, employees at…
read nowChuck E. Cheese's opens first Panama franchise
April 24, 2013
Chuck E. Cheese's newest international restaurant opened in Panama City, Panama, earlier this month. The restaurant is part of a multiyear plan to bring…
read nowBlackGold Biofuels opens recycling facility for restaurant wastewater
April 24, 2013
BlackGold Biofuels of Charlotte, N.C., has opened a recycling facility specifically for restaurant kitchens' wastewater. According to the company, it's common…
read nowPatxi's Pizza hosting Boston Marathon fundraiser
April 24, 2013
Patxi's Pizza announced it will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from lunch, dinner, dine-in, carryout and delivery sales on May 2 to One Fund Boston, a…
read nowPizzaMarketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers Trends, No. 24: Non-traditional toppings
April 24, 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…
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How to succeed in franchising by 'really' trying
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The franchisee/franchisor relationship must be as serious as a marriage.
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Pizza Hut goes after gamers with Xbox ordering app
April 23, 2013
Microsoft and Pizza Hut claim this is the first branded app to offer the ability of purchasing goods straight from a gaming console.
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