California Pizza Kitchen launches gift card purchase incentives

November 12, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen today announced the launch of its 2013 holiday gift card program, "Give. Get. Repeat." As part of the program, guests who purchase…

Dunkin vs Starbucks hinges on loyalty, rewards

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Being a leader is great, but being a fast follower can be equally as good.

2014 predictions: Will the Paleo diet be the next gluten-free?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wise operators check out farmers' markets, night markets and truck rodeos to see what's selling.

New PCI guidelines will go live Jan. 1, 2014

November 11, 2013

The PCI Security Standards Council, an open, global forum for the development of payment card security standards, has published version 3.0 of the PCI Data…

Pie Five sets its sights on Music City

November 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. will make its debut in Nashville, Tenn., in the early part of 2014. The brand announced today it has awarded 10 franchise units to Rich…

About 15 percent of U.S. gas stations report sub-$3 prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Natural gas hits its lowest price-point in three months.

Pizza Hut's Book It! Program hosts Principal Challenge

November 11, 2013

In recognition of National Young Readers Week Nov. 11-15, Pizza Hut — through its Book It! Program — is challenging students, parents and principals across the…

President Obama reportedly supports $10.10 minimum wage

November 11, 2013

Reports surfaced last week that President Obama supports an increase in the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, from the current $7.25 an hour. This…

Domino's kicks off Thanks and Giving Campaign for St. Jude's

November 11, 2013

Domino's Pizza has kicked off its 10th annual Thanks and Giving campaign to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The campaign runs now…

Domino's Pizza can now be ordered by pushing a button

November 11, 2013

Washington, D.C.-based iStrategyLabs has created a beta version of its new PiePal, an Internet-connected button used to order pizza.

Your Pie aims for 100 locations by 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Your Pie's brick oven is the focal point of each restaurant, and cooks pizzas and Panini bread in 7 to 10 minutes.

NYPD Pizza rolls out new menu items along with seasonal offerings

November 8, 2013

NYPD Pizza released its seasonal menu this week, as well as the addition of new permanent menu items.

E-FLEX coalition files comments with IRS

November 8, 2013

Backed by the National Restaurant Association, the Employers for Flexibility in Health Care Coalition has filed comments with the Internal Revenue Service…

Pizza Hut franchisee admits challenges for the brand

November 8, 2013

NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, reported a comp store sales decrease of 3.6 percent during the third quarter. This is…

CiCi's plans to expedite growth in the Northeast

November 8, 2013

CiCi's Pizza has partnered with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, a global commercial real estate advisory firm, to help achieve the brand's development goals in the…

Pizza Inn, Pie Five treating veterans to free meals

November 8, 2013

This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, participating Pizza Inn buffet restaurants across the country are inviting active-duty, reserve and retired service-members to a…

Affordable Health Benefits Coalition launches

November 7, 2013

The Affordable Health Benefits Coalition has been launched by a group of organizations, including the National Council of Chain Restaurants, with the common…

FDA aims to put transfat on the chopping block

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 7, 2013

The FDA today proposed guidelines to eliminate the use of transfats in the U.S. food supply.

Demand for spicy food on the rise

November 7, 2013

A new report from market research firm Technomic shows that most consumers are willing to try a new menu item with an "innovative flavor," and are more likely…

NRA now accepting nominations for Operator Innovation Awards

November 7, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting nominations for the third annual Operator Innovations Awards, which celebrate restaurant operators who are…