QSRs play off of Amazon's drone delivery announcement

December 10, 2013

The future of delivery may very well lie in drone technology, including food delivery.

Customer experience research unveils shortcomings in restaurant industry

Ninety-eight percent of 'highly satisfied customers' are more likely to purchase additional products from the brand.

Sysco to buy US Foods

December 9, 2013

Sysco, one of the world's largest food supply companies, is taking over one of its major rivals — US Foods. Sysco is buying the privately owned company for…

Patxi's opens third Denver location

December 9, 2013

Patxi's Pizza opened its third location in Denver's Uptown neighborhood. Patxi's CEO Bill Freeman said the new location will be the chain's largest by both…

Online survey crowns California Pizza Kitchen as best pizza chain

December 9, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen announced that it has been voted No. 1 Pizza or America's Best Pizza Chain, as determined by an online survey conducted by…

Wheat prices at lowest level in years

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands shares fall following the company's Analyst Day.

Restaurant job growth outpacing overall economy

December 9, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's Chief Economist Bruce Grindy analyzed the recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and found that the…

Domino's UK CEO announces resignation

December 9, 2013

Domino’s UK CEO Lance Batchelor announced late last week that he will step down in 2014. According to Reuters, he was offered a new role at a private…

Uncle Maddio's inks agreement for North Georgia

December 9, 2013

With 13 Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint locations currently operating in Metro Atlanta, the brand is now ready to expand into North Georgia. The company has signed…

NPC International closes on Wendy's acquisition

December 9, 2013

NPC International Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of 53 Wendy's restaurants for $30.4 million.

Domino's UK plays off British Airways digital billboard campaign

by Christopher Hall

The company said the ad is a way recapture the 'fun and passion' that's at the core of everything it does.

PizzaRev opens Burbank location with grand opening promos

December 6, 2013

PizzaRev, a Los Angeles-based artisanal pizza concept, has completed construction on its sixth location and is set to open in Burbank, Calif., according to a…

Podcast: How to make your restaurant marketing 'go viral'

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #017 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Jonah Berger, professor at the Wharton School of Business and author of the New York Times…

Urbanspoon creates list of 10 restaurant industry secrets

December 6, 2013

Urbanspoon has released a list of 10 facts that it said are kept secret from consumers by the restaurant industry.

Asian Americans a growth opportunity for businesses, Nielsen finds

December 6, 2013

Nielsen announced the release of its "Significant, Sophisticated and Savvy: The Asian American Consumer 2013 Report," which offers a look into the purchasing…

Does your mobile app have these 6 must-have features?

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

What top mobile app features drive profitable customer behavior? No matter what you answer, all features should make connecting with the consumer easier and…

Pop-Tart Gone Nutty innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The term 'innovation' has become a marketing buzzword instead of a reflection upon true creativity.

Wine sales up in limited-service sector

December 5, 2013

Restaurant Sciences LLC, an independent firm that tracks food and beverage product sales throughout the foodservice industry in North America, reported that…

C-store penetration rebounds while visit frequency dips

December 5, 2013

Less volatile gas prices, along with discount, rewards and loyalty retailer programs, attributed to a rebound in c-store penetration in the quarter ending in…

NRA to hold inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit

December 5, 2013

The National Restaurant Association will host its inaugural Restaurant Finance Summit during NRA Show 2014 at Chicago's McCormick Place. The event will bring…