Prognostication: 2015 menu trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Beverages, micro-local, crowdsourcing and increased competition from nontraditional foodservice outlets are all expected to shape the restaurant landscape in…

Domino's riding strong Q3 momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices tumble 30 cents in one month.

HMSHost deploys WatchGuard firewall system

October 27, 2014

HMSHost has partnered with WatchGuard Technologies to secure its global networks. The company has deployed hundreds of WatchGuard Unified Threat Management…

Kono Pizza to plant flag in Iowa

October 27, 2014

The Original Kono Pizza has signed a multiunit franchise development deal that will bring five Kono Pizza locations to Iowa, the first of which will open in Le…

Papa John's adds Fritos and chili to pizzas

October 27, 2014

Papa John's has partnered with PepsiCo's Fritos corn chips to create the new Fritos Chili Pizza.

Pizza concept preps for 120%-plus sales boost on Halloween

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Topper’s Pizza CEO says Canadian consumers are becoming more adventurous with their orders.

Will Apple Pay be good, bad or neutral for the restaurant industry?

Seth Priebatsch, LevelUp's Chief Ninja, prognosticates about the future of Apple's mobile payments platform as it applies to restaurant chains.

HMSHost adds two execs to support development efforts

October 24, 2014

HMSHost has appointed Stephanie Havard as EVP of Restaurant Development, overseeing strategic investment, concept development and design and construction; and…

Mellow Mushroom plans Movember fundraisers for men's health issues

October 24, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is planning a series of events to raise funds and awareness for the Movember Foundation, an organization devoted to men's health…

Restaurant Association’s EVP named a 'Top Lobbyist'

October 24, 2014

Scott DeFife, EVP of Policy and Government Affairs for the National Restaurant Association, has once again been named a 2014 top lobbyist by "The Hill…

Pizza Ranch expands presence in Michigan

October 24, 2014

Pizza Ranch has announced plans to open in Kentwood, Michigan, this winter.

Consolidated Concepts adds two senior supply chain executives

October 24, 2014

Wade Winters is joining Consolidated Concepts as vice president of Supply Chain, and Joni Miller is joining as director of Supply Chain.

Int'l Franchise Association, Cyber Security Alliance caution franchisees about cybersecurity

October 24, 2014

International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance will create materials to support a culture of cybersecurity.

Blaze Pizza plans entry into Florida

October 24, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will soon be coming to Florida with plans to open eight locations in the state by the end of 2015. 

Hunt Brothers Pizza revs up for another season as Harvick sponsor

October 23, 2014

This is Hunt Brothers Pizza's eighth consecutive year as a NASCAR sponsor and fifth partnered with Harvick.

Stevi B's Pizza announces holiday charity initiatives, contests, cheesecake

October 23, 2014

Pizza buffet restaurant Stevi B's Pizza of Atlanta introduced an assortment of charity initiatives products and deals starting this month for customers…

Keys to success: Hard work, excellence, flexibility

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The best-selling author believes we've lost touch with too many old school ideas and that work has become a four-letter word.

HR director provides tips for discrimination claims

October 23, 2014

Director of Human Resources David Peasall at FrankCrum, a professional employer organization, spoke out about why companies should prepare for the possibility…

Franchise Rankings names 10 best franchises

October 23, 2014

Franchiserankings.com announced rankings for Best Overall Franchises and Best Food Franchises for October 2014..

Villa Italian Kitchen celebrates 50 years, opens in Mexico City

October 23, 2014

Morristown, New Jersey-based Villa Enterprises has opened its 12th Villa Italian Kitchen in Mexico, its first in Mexico City.