UK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory

June 10, 2014

The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…

Blaze Pizza plans to become a national player by targeting Millennials

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new Louisville, Ky., location will be ‘overstaffed’ to ensure guests are taken care of ‘no matter what.’

The top five Social Restaurant Podcasts

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

From using Google Glass for training, to cultivating a company culture without an office, Riggs looks at his favorite topics.

Wheat prices fall below $7 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices rise sharply to close out last week.

Tyson submits bid to buy Hillshire for $8.55B

June 9, 2014

Tyson Foods Inc. today announced it has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of The Hillshire Brands Company for a price of…

Hungry Howie’s adds three specialty chicken pizzas

June 9, 2014

 Hungry Howie’s Pizza has introduced three new specialty pizzas, including the Asian Chicken Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza and Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria entering Louisiana market

June 9, 2014

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced it will expand into Louisiana. The first of several locations will open in the winter at 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd. in Baton…

Flippers Pizzeria offers up Father’s Day special

June 9, 2014

On Sunday, dads will be treated at all Flippers Pizzeria locations in celebration of Father’s Day. Those who purchase any menu item of equal or greater value…

Outlook for restaurant job growth at a 2-year high

June 9, 2014

Restaurant operators’ outlook for staffing is at a two-year high, according to new information from National Restaurant Association Chief Economist Bruce…

Health focus driving children's menu options

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Although it is not the restaurant industry's job to fix the problems associated with childhood obesity, the industry can take steps to ensure children of all…

Video walls, drive-thru kiosks hot menu items at NRA14

Digital signage video walls and touchscreen self-order drive-thru kiosks were among the technology highlights at this year's National Restaurant Association…

Mobile restaurant ordering platform receives $4M funding

June 6, 2014

Siftit, a mobile restaurant ordering platform, announced this week that it has closed a $4 million Series A round of venture capital funding, led by…

The breakfast wars

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Pizza operators have everything they need to dive into the morning daypart, except eggs.

Domino’s creates stabilizing device to avoid #deliveryfails

June 6, 2014

Domino’s Pizza in Brazil has created a “pizza stabilizing” device that is mounted on the back of delivery bikes to avoid the shifting of pizzas en route.

UK franchisee crowned as Domino’s fastest pizza maker

June 6, 2014

Pali Grewal, a Domino’s Pizza franchise owner from the United Kingdom, has been crowned as the company’s 2014 World's Fastest Pizza Maker. According to a news…

JTM Food Group removes ‘yoga mat’ chemical from all bakery products

June 6, 2014

JTM Food Group has responded to growing public concerns regarding the use of ADA, or azodicarbonamide, in bakery products, reformulating its bread items…

Tyson Foods develops LTO exclusively for Pizza Patrón

June 6, 2014

Pizza Patrón is bringing some spice this summer with the introduction of Pepperoni Mexicano, made with beef, pork, a proprietary blend of spices and a hint of…

If you build it, they will come and you will profit

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Many operators also neglect to examine the pricing of kitchen supplies, which is the number one area for savings.

Inclement weather boosts delivery food orders

June 5, 2014

The extreme weather in Q1 2014 yielded good and bad news for the U.S. restaurant industry — total visits dipped, but delivery got a boost.

Innovation Center opens in Colorado for foodservice professionals

June 5, 2014

Food and Drink Resources, a Centennial, Colo.-based consultancy firm, has opened a new Innovation Center for food and drink professionals. The founders of the…