B2C mobile messaging company adds Apple Passbook platform

April 16, 2014

Outspoken, a B2C mobile messaging company, announced the expansion of its mobile marketing platform to support Apple's Passbook application.

NRA's Marketing Executive Group conference to focus on better branding

April 16, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Marketing Executives Group will host its annual spring conference, May 14-16, at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago…

Pizza Studio, sweetFrog opening in Kansas City outdoor mall

April 16, 2014

Pizza Studio, a fast casual pizza chain based in Los Angeles, and sweetFrog, a premium frozen yogurt chain based in Richmond, Va., will open in Kansas City…

Using technology to reach Millennials

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

A key finding of our first Millennial study was the mantra, "Useful is the new cool." In our follow up study, "Millennials as New Parents: The Rise of a New…

How to win more customers with gamification

If used right, gamification can foster greater efficiency and an overall improved customer experience.

Boston Pizza unveils Pizza Taco, Pizzaburger sliders

April 15, 2014

Boston Pizza has introduced new menu items, including the Pizza Taco, the Calzono and the Pizzaburger sliders. These offerings join the brand's original…

Villa Italian Kitchen signs deal for 40 mall-based units

April 15, 2014

Villa Enterprises announced today that it has signed a deal with Chicago-based General Growth Properties Inc. to open 40 Villa Italian Kitchen restaurants in…

Technomic extends restaurant brand tracking tool to reflect blurred channels

April 15, 2014

To keep up with the blurring distinctions between restaurants and retailers, Technomic has expanded its online Consumer Brand Metrics tracking tool to include…

Restaurant industry posts solid sales gain in March

April 15, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that industry sales figures were up solidly in March, after a soft winter. Chief Economist Bruce Grindy said in a…

Cheese and wheat prices take a tumble

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continue to climb sharply with the implementation of more expensive spring blends.

Foodservice event being covered in real time via Google Glass

April 14, 2014

The Washington Restaurant Association's 2014 Northwest Foodservice Show, which kicked off Sunday and continues throughout today, is featuring Google Glass live…

March sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry

April 14, 2014

March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…

Japanese restaurant review site expands to Chicago

April 14, 2014

Japanese restaurant review site Tabelog.com is in the process of rolling out its U.S. version to Chicago. It debuted in the domestic market last April in New…

Pizza Hut hosting $10.99 Tax Day deal

April 14, 2014

To mark Tax Day, Pizza Hut is hosting an online deal April 15 in which guests can order a large pizza and one of three signature sides (breadsticks, Chocolate…

Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit schedule solidified

April 14, 2014

The fifth annual Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit, produced by GE Capital, will be held in Toronto on May 6-7. According to a news release, it will…

Uncle Maddio's expanding Florida presence

April 14, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is growing to Jacksonville and Gainesville, Fla., after signing a franchising agreement with Kevin Gartner, who operates several…

Domino's 'steps outside of comfort zone' with new specialty chicken

April 14, 2014

After a year of no new menu news, Domino's Pizza today introduced a specialty chicken line, featuring boneless chicken bites that are lightly breaded. The…

Rosati's reflects on restaurant industry changes as it marks 50th anniversary

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand has endured a major shift toward convenience and speed, but has maintained its values and recipes.

Mobile app launched to boost independent restaurant searches

April 11, 2014

A national group focused on small businesses called Independent We Stand has introduced a mobile app to help consumers more easily find locally-owned…

Gluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010

April 11, 2014

According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…