Turning social media likes into restaurant traffic

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Offer customers something, like a discount or a recipe, in return for their like.

Franchisors invited to meet with potential investors at Chicago event

July 24, 2014

Qualified franchise brands seeking to fuel their next level of growth have an opportunity to meet potential investors at the third annual Franchise Capital…

Kids LiveWell marks third anniversary with 150 restaurant brands

July 23, 2014

The National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program is celebrating its three-year anniversary this month. The voluntary program has grown from 19 to…

NAACP passes resolution in favor of $15 minimum wage

July 23, 2014

On Tuesday, the NAACP unanimously passed a resolution supporting a $15 minimum wage.

Former Jimmy John's CEO launching location aware mobile ordering platform

July 23, 2014

Gregg Majewski, former CEO of Jimmy John's, announced today that he is launching Qmyfood, a mobile ordering platform which features location aware technology.

Digital marketing provider secures $500K in capital for restaurant industry growth

July 23, 2014

Elevate Research Inc. announced today that it has secured $500,000 in seed capital to support its growth in the restaurant and retail industries. The…

Hunt Brothers concludes most successful racing promotion ever

July 23, 2014

Hunt Brothers Pizza has announced that Georgianne Bradbury, from Louisville, Ky., is the grand prize winner its ultimate race weekend package, including a…

Cypress Hospitality launches web-based restaurant management software

July 23, 2014

Cypress Hospitality has announced plans to release a web-based restaurant management software, FobeSoft, nationwide. Previously only available in…

More consumers opting for takeout meals over hotel room service

July 23, 2014

Recent data from PFK Hospitality Research shows that hotel room service revenues fell 9.5 percent from 2007 to 2012, with some hotels discontinuing operations…

U.S. restaurant traffic remains stagnant with no tailwind in sight

July 23, 2014

U.S. consumers made approximately 61 billion visits to restaurants in the year ending May 2014, which is a stagnant number and remains below pre-Recession…

Pizza Hut creates a giant pizza thrower for Comic-Con attendees

July 23, 2014

In partnership with Paramount Pictures and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, set for an Aug. 8 debut, Pizza Hut will have a presence at Comic-Con…

Fresh Brothers solves heavy traffic delivery problem with virtual store

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

With the concept, the company has increased two stores' business by about 15 percent without adding much labor.

Uncle Maddio’s signs deal to develop in NC’s Triad market

July 22, 2014

Made to Order LLC has signed a deal to open three Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint locations in the Triad area of North Carolina. The restaurants will be operated by…

Chuck E. Cheese’s mobile app game awards in-store ticket redemption

July 22, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese's has introduced Skate Universe, an app that lets gamers help the brand’s mouse mascot dodge obstacles at various skate parks. It is now…

Unique Pizza hires dairy scientist to advise on product development

July 22, 2014

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation today announced it has engaged Dr. M. (Mali) S. Reddy, a dairy industry scientist, to advise the company on global business…

Pizza Hut franchisee selects recycling management company

July 22, 2014

6 steps to promote staff, customer allergen awareness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Have a disclaimer up in your restaurant that lets customers know the efforts made to accommodate diners with special dietary needs.

Wheat prices fall 32 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continue to drop from Independence Day spike.

LevelUp's new StartUp program aimed at limited-service restaurants

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Consumers don't become comfortable making mobile payments until their third transaction.

AllergyEats conference planned for October in NYC

July 21, 2014

The 2014 AllergyEats Food Allergy Conference is set for Oct. 21 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Radisson Martinique in New York City. This year’s event is open to…