Report: Millennials and Hispanics drawn to family-style restaurants

March 14, 2013

According to a new survey from Technomic, nearly half (49 percent) of parents said they visit family-style restaurants at least once a week. However, even…

STRATACACHE hits 50k digital menu board milestone

March 14, 2013

Dayton, Ohio-based STRATACACHE, a provider of scalable digital signage, content distribution and enterprise video acceleration technologies, recently announced…

Yum! CEO: Biggest success story is Pizza Hut China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut U.S. expected to grow from 6,000 stores to 8,000 in the next five to eight years.

Survey: Restaurant operators' priority is improving guest satisfaction

March 13, 2013

A new survey titled "Strategies for Workforce Management in Dining," commissioned by Kronos Incorporated and conducted by Gatepoint Research, a subsidiary of…

General Mills to host Pizza Crust Boot Camp

March 13, 2013

Pizza makers will once again have the opportunity to attend Pizza Crust Boot Camp and learn how to make a signature crust from General Mills' team of experts…

Your Pie marks Annual Pi Day with $3.14 pizzas

March 13, 2013

Georgia based build-your-own-pizza concept Your Pie will host its fourth annual Pi(e) Day event on March 14 by selling pizzas for $3.14. The promotional event…

Fox's Pizza Den operator receives state Restaurant Assoc. award

March 13, 2013

Scott Anthony, a Fox's Pizza Den operator in Punxsutawney, Pa., has received the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association's Good Neighbor Award last…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 11: Marco's Pizza

March 13, 2013

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco’s Pizza opened more than 60 new units in 2012, with ambitious plans for even more accelerated growth in the next few years. CEO Jack…

Updated: NYC soda ban tossed by judge; city plans appeal

Opponents called proposal a "publicity stunt;" Mayor Bloomberg vows an appeal.

Domino’s Australia backlash proves social media puts customers in control

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Old marketing strategies in new media don’t work, so it's best to "launch modestly."

Global restaurant traffic down, but spending up

March 12, 2013

The NPD Group reported new global restaurant data for the second half of 2012, which included sluggish traffic contrasted with an increase in average check in…

Domino's offers bundle deal for March Madness

March 12, 2013

To feed hungry basketball fans, Domino's Pizza will offer the "NCAA March Madness Perfect Combo" from March 18 through April 14

Conference to explore health care impacts, menu trends

March 12, 2013

UCLA Extension's 17th Annual Restaurant Industry Conference is scheduled for April 3 on the UCLA Campus at Covel Commons in Los Angeles. The event will explore…

Paytronix adds CRM solution for restaurants

March 12, 2013

Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched a new Data Insights offering that includes a comprehensive CRM solution geared toward the restaurant industry.

Soft economy drives more need for loyalty marketing

March 12, 2013

As the economy continues a slow recovery and brand competition heightens, loyalty marketing has become more important than ever. According to market research…

Figaro's awards 40 new grants as part of charity program

March 12, 2013

H.E.L.P., a grant program created by the shareholders and franchisees of Figaro's Italian Pizza, has awarded 40 grants totaling more than $9,300 as part of its…

NYC soda ban update

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The ability to target one specific category, especially when comparable products like sugary coffee drinks have more calories, gives lawmakers too much power.

Cheese prices drop to lowest level in 10 months

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's stock recovers big after missing Q4 earnings expectations.

Papa Murphy's expanding along eastern seaboard

March 11, 2013

Papa Murphy's is currently seeking franchisees to open 50 new units across Maryland. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the chain's third location in…

Pizza Hut franchisee accelerates smaller model growth

March 11, 2013

NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee with 1,227 units, has reported a profit of $15 million for 2012, $10.3 million higher than its…