Marco’s Pizza expects to hit 1,000 stores by end of 2016

September 18, 2014

Marco's Pizza announced it is on pace to hit its goal of 1,000 stores by the end of 2016. The company opened its 500th location in June.

West Coast Franchise Expo coming to Anaheim

September 18, 2014

The International Franchise Association is sponsoring an expo for potential franchisees Oct. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Craft beer growth outpacing broader breweries industry growth

September 18, 2014

Craft beers are growing, and seasonal offerings are big drivers of growth.

Dinova lists top network restaurants for corporate dining

September 18, 2014

Corporate dining preferences lean strongly toward fast casual concepts, according to Dinova.

Three ways restaurants can be smarter with local schools

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Online ordering is the perfect way to remind students, parents and school administrators that you care about their needs by offering them a quick and…

Senators introduce NLRB Reform Act on heels of McDonald's ruling

September 17, 2014

Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Lamar Alexander have introduced the National Labor Relations Board Act on the heels of the NLRB's decision…

Blaze Pizza adding two locations in LA market

September 17, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open two more Los Angeles County locations, including Westfield's Topanga Mall and the University of Southern…

Stevi B’s launches fall menu, promotions

September 17, 2014

Stevi B's Pizza Buffet is expanding its buffet options with a new dessert – the Caramel Apple Pizza.

Gatti’s Pizza offers $4.50 pricing to mark milestone anniversary

September 17, 2014

More restaurants adopting green practices

September 17, 2014

Research reveals that the majority of restaurants surveyed by the National Restaurant Association recycle, use compact fluorescent lighting and purchase…

Pizza concepts capitalizing on by-the-slice demand, economics

by Holly Freeland — Freelance Journalist, Pizzamarketplace.com

Pizza Hut is aiming to have 15 to 20 Slice Bars open in the US by the end of this year.

Pie Five Pizza hooks up with Uber, Texas State Fair for promotion

September 16, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has partnered with the State Fair of Texas, Coca-Cola and Uber to offer two VIP prize packages, each consisting of four general admission…

Blaze Pizza announces a handful of new locations

September 16, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, today announced that it will soon be opening three new locations in the greater New York/New Jersey area. The company also announced…

Total Merchant’s Groovv Register gets restaurant-specific upgrades

September 16, 2014

Total Merchant Services, a payments processing company, has released a restaurant version of Groovv Register designed to help independent restaurant owners.

Fund established to encourage pro athletes into franchising

September 16, 2014

More consumers seeking out restaurants for beverage offerings

September 16, 2014

Specialty beverages – from coffees to teas to craft beers – have been on an upswing in the restaurant industry for the past few years and more consumers are…

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with Olo

September 16, 2014

The partnership brings together Beanstalk's SaaS platform and Olo's digital ordering.

US Foods rolls out fall products

September 16, 2014

US Foods is rolling out several new product lines for fall, plus a new game app for diners.

Mood Media integrating location-based marketing capabilities

September 16, 2014

Mood Media is integrating a digital signal into its media players that will allow its customers to deliver location-based marketing content.

Record-setting harvests push wheat to 4-year low

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices closed below the $6 mark twice last week, plunging to $5.68 on Friday.