Figaro's names new director of Marketing

February 15, 2013

Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc., the franchisor of more than 100 pizza restaurants operating under three brand names, announced that Jennifer M. Young, marketing…

Perka named a top 10 most innovative company

February 15, 2013

Perka Inc., a mobile loyalty solution for merchants, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the "Local" category.

Villa Enterprises plans six new outlets in Egypt

February 15, 2013

Villa Enterprises plans to open a Villa Italian Kitchen location in the Mall of Arabia food court in Cairo, Egypt, through franchisee Sherief Sobh.

Despite doubling system in 5 years, Marco's Pizza CEO wants more

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Jack Butorac wants the Toledo, Ohio-based chain to be the fourth largest pizza brand in the U.S.

Celebrity chefs headline NRA Show's Culinary Showcase event

February 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced that celebrity chefs from across the country — including Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless, Iron Chef's Cat…

Noble Roman's expands grocery store take-and-bake presence

February 14, 2013

Noble Roman's Inc. has signed two new franchise agreements in the last three weeks, bringing the total number of Take-n-Bake (TNB) units open or in development…

Minimum wage debate sends restaurant stocks into tailspin

February 14, 2013

The day after President Obama proposed an increase in the federal minimum wage — from the current $7.25 to $9 — during his State of the Union address, shares…

10 ways to build your restaurant catering program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Growing catering revenues requires professional business-to-business selling skills.

Uno Chicago Grill, zpizza named allergy-friendly restaurants

February 13, 2013

AllergyEats, a guide to allergy-friendly restaurants nationwide, has revealed the most accommodating restaurant chains based on feedback from the food allergy…

Restaurant franchise industry veteran starts strategic advisory firm

February 13, 2013

Franchise industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE, announced today the launch of McKeeCo Services LLC, a franchising and development strategic advisory firm.…

NFSSC taps industry veteran Joe LaRocca to speak in Vegas

February 13, 2013

Joseph LaRocca, founder and president of RetaiL-Partners, is speaking at The National Food Service Security Council's 34th Annual Conference Aug. 4-7 in Las…

President Obama proposes to increase minimum wage to $9

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

State of the Union address touches on immigration reform, health care regulations and other topics that directly affect the restaurant industry.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 19: Pizza Fusion

February 13, 2013

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Pizza Fusion specializes in gourmet and organic food, using all natural and free-range chicken for pizza and salads, and organic…

New mobile app helps diners find sustainable restaurants

February 13, 2013

A new free mobile application and website, GoPure, beta launched this week, helping users find, share, and learn about healthy and sustainable dining options.

Restaurant.com adds gaming platform to generate customer loyalty

February 13, 2013

Restaurant.com has added gaming features to its website to generate customer loyalty. Restaurant.com's new social loyalty employs Badgeville's Behavior…

MMF cash drawers

Jack Dorton from MMF introduces the company's new lock-it compartment that allows cashiers to store large bills in a secure compartment in the cash register.

Plenty of 'Hot' and 'Cool' at NAFEM '13

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New products featured at this year's show included labor and energy-efficient features, food safety characteristics, life cycle costs and more.

Report: Restaurants that focus on customer loyalty will win in slow economy

February 12, 2013

With little to no growth forecasted for the restaurant industry in the next several years and consumer frugality being the "new norm," restaurants will need to…

GRS releases mobile ordering app 2.0

February 12, 2013

Granbury Restaurant Solutions has released the latest enhancements to its restaurant mobile ordering app. This version makes it easier for customers to…

Greenfield Farms Food acquires Carmela's Pizzeria

February 12, 2013

Greenfield Farms Food Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity interest in Carmela's Pizzeria.…