Papa Murphy’s scores high for guests’ ‘intent to return’

July 9, 2014

Market Research firm Technomic has released new data examining restaurant guests’ intent to return and their reasons for doing so, which vary by generation…

Ice-O-Matic adds to Energy Star lineup

July 9, 2014

Ice-O-Matic, a manufacturer of ice machines, storage bins and dispensers, has announced a new addition to its lineup of Energy Star-rated machines. The…

Project Pie ranked on top of Yelp’s emerging brands category

July 9, 2014

In a recent study by Yelp of emerging concepts, build-your-own pizza brand, Project Pie, was named No. 1. According to a news release, the study was conducted…

ShopKeep adds new features to POS offerings

July 9, 2014

ShopKeep announced today the addition of new features added to its cloud-based point-of-sale software.

Papa John’s franchisee: Trying to be everything to everyone is a bad strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pierre Panos expects a ‘shakeout’ in the fast casual pizza subsegment.

Sabert CEO wins 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for New Jersey region

July 8, 2014

Sabert Corporation announced today that Founder and CEO Albert Salama received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 Award in the Excellence in…

Zpizza brings back summer-inspired offerings

July 8, 2014

zpizza is bringing back two seasonal offerings to kickoff the summer season: Roasted Tomato Pesto Pizza and Strawberry Feta Salad.

Health insurance exchange launches for DC-area restaurants

July 8, 2014

Industree Exchange, a Washington, DC-based company, has launched to provide health insurance coverage specifically to local restaurants and bars. The…

California Milk Advisory Board named as Kids LiveWell sponsor

July 8, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that the California Milk Advisory Board has become the first commodity board sponsor of the association’s Kids…

Pie Five Pizza Co. plugs into the Music City

July 8, 2014

On Friday, Pie Five Pizza Co. will open the first of its 10 planned locations in Nashville, Tenn. The first restaurant is located in The Crossings retail strip…

Agilysys expands restaurant solution to include loyalty, payment gateway

July 8, 2014

Agilysys Inc., a provider of IT and hospitality software and services, announced it has expanded its rGuest product offering to include solutions for online…

Domino’s launches promo to push iPad orders

July 8, 2014

Domino's Pizza is spotlighting its new iPad ordering app by giving guests who order through the feature the chance to win free pizza for a year. Those who use…

A framework for measuring and monitoring mobile app loyalty

Even the most loyal customer evaluates every touch point and interaction with a business.

Gas prices hit 6-year highs over holiday weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Public pizza company stocks ride the positive jobs report.

Uncle Maddio’s franchisee plans eight NC locations

July 7, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s franchisee Jerry Licari is opening his second of eight planned units in the Charlotte, N.C., area today in Huntersville’s NorthCross Shopping…

Pizza Hut, Ninja Turtles promo includes augmented reality, hidden menu

July 7, 2014

Pizza Hut has teamed up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to mark the return of the brand's Cheesy Bites. The summer-long promotion culminates with the…

C-store traffic gets a lift from foodservice offerings

July 7, 2014

Adding even more pressure to the increasingly competitive restaurant industry, convenience stores are getting a bump from consumers seeking out foodservice…

Restaurant industry adds 173K in first six months of 2014

July 7, 2014

Last week’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the national economy adding a net 288,000 jobs in June on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This…

Cardiff finalizes acquisition of Romeo’s NY Pizza

July 7, 2014

Florida-based Cardiff International Inc. announced last week the finalization of its acquisition of Romeo’s NY Pizza.

Navigating the new food codes: Part 1

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Operators need to know the 8 major allergens and the best practices surrounding the use of separate containers and preparation methods designed to prevent…