Granbury updates payment and coupon options

June 5, 2014

POS provider Granbury Solutions announced a new release of its online ordering engine, aimed at enabling its thousands of restaurant operators who accept…

How to craft a loyalty program for active social networkers

June 5, 2014

New research from Mintel shows that posting food pictures has gone beyond a few fringe foodies and is infiltrating the mainstream: 13 percent of those who have…

Marco’s finds footing in by-the-slice sales

June 5, 2014

Marco’s Pizza locations in Denver are capitalizing on their by-the-slice sales. The company said the Denver market is ripe for such sales, with heavy walk-in…

Pizza Pizza’s version of quesadillas now available permanently

June 5, 2014

Pizza Pizza Ltd. has launched a lineup of quesadillas, called Pizza-dillas, that are now available permanently. Pizza-dilla options at Pizza Pizza include…

How to maximize your supply chain strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to cost, choose a distributor based on their food safety record and customer service metrics, as well as their sanitation practices.

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Henny Penny showcases its chef's touch operating system, which features a barcode scanner that can pull up recipes.

Who are today’s foragers and what do their behaviors signal?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

We see urban foraging characteristics in the food truck trend, as well as with consumers who seek out brands' secret menus.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza plants flag in the Bluegrass State

June 4, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its newest location June 9 in Louisville, marking the brand’s debut in Kentucky. To celebrate, the company will offer free…

Pizza Hut adding online ordering app with visualization and past order features

June 4, 2014

Ordering platform provider Tillster Inc. announced today that it has been selected by Pizza Hut and KFC as the preferred partner for its global reference…

Papa Gino's names new agency of record

June 4, 2014

Papa Gino's Inc., parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, has named Boston’s Full Contact Advertising as its new agency of record.

Pizza Patrón offering deep discount for World Cup promo

June 4, 2014

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup tournament, which kicks off this month in Brazil, Pizza Patrón is offer an “Any 3 for $6.99” promotion now through July 31. The…

Sbarro to get a fresh start in new Ohio home

June 4, 2014

Sbarro announced this week that it is moving its headquarters from Melville, N.Y., to Columbus, Ohio, as it emerges from bankruptcy protection. The pizza chain…

Pizza Hut named kid-friendliest chain in Canada

June 4, 2014

Technomic's 2014 Canadian Consumers' Choice Award winners have been announced and include Arby’s, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. As part of its Consumer Brand…

Pie Five adds iced tea platform

June 4, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has added a new iced tea lineup in partnership with La Crème Coffee & Tea, a Dallas-based specialty coffee roaster and tea purveyor.

Seattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue

June 3, 2014

Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…

How to extend the brand experience beyond your restaurant's four walls

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You have to commit to social media, spending time there and deeply engaging with your customers.

Galbani targets NYC pizzerias for cheese sampling tour

June 3, 2014

Galbani is hitting the streets with its food truck to sample its cheese offerings at more than 80 pizzerias and Italian restaurants. The brand will visit…

Uncle Maddio’s franchisee expands development agreement

June 3, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint’s Charlotte, N.C., franchise partners, Jerry Licari and Tim Verhagen, have expanded their development agreement to include eight…

Mellow Mushroom expands footprint in Georgia

June 3, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is now open in downtown Cartersville, Ga., at 285 S. Wall St. The owners of this location are L.B. and Leon Berry, Zip Holland and…

California Pizza Kitchen brings back 'Slice of the Prize' sweepstakes

June 3, 2014

California Pizza Kitchen kicks off its "Slice of the Prize" sweepstakes today, offering the chance to win a $100,000 grand prize, or other prizes such as a…