Swipely's new release includes menu, service intelligence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO says the system offers insight into what's most profitable or likely to drive repeat customers.

Schlotzsky’s Kelly Roddy on building restaurant brands

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #025 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Kelly Roddy, CEO of Schlotzsky's Deli, an international franchise of more than 3,500 locations…

No relief for cheese prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEC shares reach 52-week high following news of its sale to a private equity firm.

Uncle Maddio's marks fifth anniversary

January 20, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is marking its fifth anniversary with a $5.55 deal. The promotion is good each Monday for a 9-inch, 3-topping pizza and small soft…

Papa John's gift cards now available via mobile-optimized website

January 20, 2014

Papa John's today launched a systemwide mobile-optimized web site, powered by CashStar, that allows customers to design and purchase customized gift cards and…

Lavu POS adds integrated payment hardware

January 20, 2014

New integrations have been announced by restaurant POS provider Lavu Inc., and will be available in Europe, Australia and the Americas. According to a news…

What are benefits to restaurant job seekers?

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

The least important attribute in a position to job seekers is the brand name of the restaurant.

Why I hate foodservice gloves and you should, too

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

I worked in kitchens and managed kitchens throughout the 1970s and '80s. There was a generally good awareness of food safety, cross contamination and basic…

After closing 20% of stores, Pizza Patron sets sales record

January 17, 2014

Pizza Patrón announced that despite closing nearly 20 percent of its stores in 2013, it achieved the highest overall yearly sales in the company's history.

Live Basil Pizza opens in LA

January 17, 2014

Live Basil Pizza, a Neopolitan fast casual pizza concept, has debuted in California with the opening of its new location in L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.

Domino's signs multi-year deal with Coca-Cola

January 16, 2014

Domino's Pizza announced that it has finalized a new multi-year contract with The Coca-Cola Company.

NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.

SeafoodGrabber creates social networking for buyers and sellers

January 16, 2014

The B2B networking site SeafoodGrabber has launched in Boston, offering a marketplace that accumulates and organizes prices from wholesale seafood suppliers…

Front Flip hits million mobile users

January 16, 2014

Front Flip, a loyalty marketing program for restaurants, retailers, convenience stores and consumer packaged-goods companies, announced it has reached …

Putting more plants on plates

Organization creates new vegetarian and vegan diet pyramid to offer guidelines.

Chuck E. Cheese's sells to private equity firm

January 16, 2014

CEC Entertainment, parent company of the Chuck E. Cheese's chain, announced a merger agreement with Apollo Global Management, in which the private equity firm…

Pizza Hut debuts 'lighter, airier' hand-tossed crust

January 16, 2014

Pizza Hut is aiming for a bigger slice of the hand-tossed crust category, announcing today that a new recipe renders the chain's signature crust option lighter…

Domino's mandates store remodels by 2017

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many of the company's units are 17 years old and are inconsistent with the branding efforts in the past five years.

NRA's chief innovation officer elected to Meals on Wheels board

January 16, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that Phil Kafarakis, chief Innovation & member advancement officer, has been elected to the Meals On Wheels…

Boston Pizza Foundation launches new kid-focused cause

January 15, 2014

The Boston Pizza Foundation today announced the launch of a new signature cause for its national fundraising and charitable efforts called Boston Pizza…