Americans' eating out habits drop to slowest pace since 1993

November 10, 2014

Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, reports The NPD Group. The market research firm just released its 29th annual Eating…

Technomic spots five 2015 food trends for Canadian restaurants

November 10, 2014

Technomic is forecasting slimmed-down menu boards, competitive threats from retail, a surge in tea and more for Canadian markets in 2015.

Wendy's, Domino's top list of adoption-friendly workplaces

November 10, 2014

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced its eighth annual list of the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in the food, beverage and restaurant industry.

NCR Silver POS adds bitcoin compatibility

November 10, 2014

The NCR Silver POS system for small businesses announced it will soon offer merchants the ability to accept bitcoins as payment.

Blaze Pizza plans 70th restaurant opening

November 10, 2014

Less than three years after its launch, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is planning its 70th location celebration. The milestone restaurant will open in March in the…

PizzaRev intros vegan sausage topping

November 7, 2014

To mark National Vegan Month, PizzaRev has introduced a vegan sausage topping to its selection of 30-plus cheeses and ingredients. The build-your-own pizza…

Tork adds five dispensers to Xpressnap Signature line

November 7, 2014

SCA, maker of the Tork brand, has added five new dispensers as part of its Xpressnap Signature line – Blue Tabletop, Green Tabletop, Blue Stand, Green Stand…

Wixon Foodservice rolls out eight new menu offerings

November 7, 2014

The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced its latest offerings for foodservice establishments.

Malware hackers pose as Pizza Hut

November 7, 2014

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to consumers about Pizza Hut's 55th anniversary email, telling them to click the button for a free pizza…

Noble Roman's plans to add thousands of take-and-bake grocery locations

November 7, 2014

Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs this week announced results from its third quarter, which included a 9-percent jump in revenue.

Four ways the game has changed for restaurant brands

Nimbleness, dynamic customer relationships, customization and millennial insights are all key to brand success, says FOCUS Brands CEO Steve DeSutter.

5 tips to promote upcoming events at your restaurant

Work with local businesses and non-profits to promote your restaurant’s event, tie them to your event theme and encourage a co-sponsorship.

CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality

November 6, 2014

The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…

Pie Five marks its debut in Missouri

November 6, 2014

Pie Five Pizza will open its first location in Missouri on Friday, at 534 Westport Rd., one mile east of the Kansas-Missouri line in the Westport Landing…

New Mellow Mushroom opens near Va. Tech

November 6, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is now open in Blacksburg, Virginia, at 207 South Main Street. This Mellow's design features Southwestern Virginian historical…

Blast 825 Pizza launches franchising program

November 6, 2014

California-based Blast 825 Pizza, a fast casual concept that is part of Milano Restaurants, has announced the launch of a franchising program. The brand is now…

More UK restaurant consumers seeking alternative diets

November 6, 2014

Technomic has released its top five trend predictions for the United Kingdom foodservice market moving into 2015. They are listed as follows:

Little Caesars adding new Love Kitchen to fleet

November 6, 2014

Little Caesars Pizza will roll out a new Love Kitchen at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 outside of Comerica Park in Detroit. A christening will take place from 11-11:3…

NRA foundation announces partnership between Prostart, No Kid Hungry

November 6, 2014

Through the partnership, ProStart students will be able to earn hours toward their industry-recognized ProStart National Certificate of Achievement through…

How some restaurant operators plan to navigate higher minimum wages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant patrons across age groups and political orientations support increasing the minimum wage and adjusting it annually for inflation.