Kitchen Brains grows into Latin America

April 1, 2014

Kitchen Brains today announced its continued global expansion plans into Latin America with the opening of its Product Development and Engineering Center in…

Pizza Hut launches three new Garlic Parmesan pizzas

April 1, 2014

Pizza Hut has introduced the new Garlic Parmesan Pizza, available in three recipes — Chicken Bacon Tomato, Roasted Veggie and Five Cheese Please.

Podcast: Facebook's organic reach limits

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #003 of This Week in Restaurant Technologies, Brandon Hull and I discuss Facebook's organic reach limits.

A look at some of Yum! Brands' corporate responsibility initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's goal is to become the 'preferred restaurant of choice' by offering nutritional improvements.

Spring refinery maintenance leads to higher gas prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The average cost of fuel is 10 cents more than it was a month ago.

Adoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries

March 31, 2014

Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…

Restaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013

March 31, 2014

Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…

Domino's New Zealand intros new Offers mobile app

March 31, 2014

To help consumers keep their coupons organized, Domino's New Zealand has introduced a new Offers mobile app.

February restaurant sales up despite challenging weather

March 31, 2014

Although challenging weather conditions in many parts of the country continued to impact customer traffic in February, the National Restaurant Association's…

WFF 2014: A view from the top

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Get a look at what happened at the 2014 WFF's Leadership Conference.

6 technologies about to change limited-service restaurants

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Chances are good that you haven't yet heard the newest buzzwords in technology, such as geo-fencing, NFC, Bluetooth Smart or location-aware check-ins. You…

Pizza Patron: Si, se puede! to La Ch!#gona

March 28, 2014

Pizza Patrón has come under heavy fire for the name of its latest LTO pizza, La Ch!#gona. Despite public outcry from critics, resistance from some franchise…

How defining customer segments can help you maximize revenues

With new customers, you get one chance to make a good impression and get them to come back frequently.

Uncle Maddio's offering $5.55 special

March 28, 2014

Fast casual pizza concept Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is offering a Maddio Mondays $5.55 pizza deal on any 9-inch pizza with up to three toppings, according to…

WFF: 2014 Leadership Development Conference

About 3,000 women met last week in Dallas for the Leadership Development Conference hosted by the Women's Foodservice Forum.

Fransmart Europe now open in Germany

March 27, 2014

Fransmart, the franchise development company that launched the franchise programs for Five Guys Burgers, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Vapiano, Zpizza and several other…

Study dispels foodservice packaging recycling myths

March 27, 2014

A recent benchmarking survey commissioned by the Foodservice Packaging Institute found widespread but varied acceptance of foodservice packaging by material…

NRA: Tipped employees among highest-paid in restaurants

March 27, 2014

In response to President Obama's call for a higher minimum wage for tipped employees, the National Restaurant Association said "tipped employees are among the…

SPIN! Pizza sets its sights on Central Missouri campus

March 27, 2014

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open a location in the new mixed-use student housing/retail project on the University of Central Missouri campus, in…

Stevi B's introduces thin crust Margherita Pizza

March 27, 2014

Stevi B's has rolled out a new Margherita Pizza, featuring a thin crust brushed with garlic butter, and topped with buffalo mozzarella cheese, locally sourced…