California pizzeria named Zagat's best in the U.S.

October 1, 2013

Michael's Pizzeria in Long Beach, Calif., has been named the "Best Pizzeria" in the U.S., according to Zagat. Michael's was also named Los Angeles' "Best…

Pizza Hut unveils whole-wheat pizza for school lunch program

October 1, 2013

In time for National School Lunch Week, Oct. 14-18, Pizza Hut has introduced a new, 51-percent whole-wheat pizza as part of its school lunch program. The new…

The Pizza Studio plans Midwest debut

October 1, 2013

Los Angeles-based The Pizza Studio has announced a multi-unit franchise agreement with PS Midwest Development LLC, a BRICK Restaurant Group-managed company.

Pizza Ranch explores new flavors

October 1, 2013

Starting Oct. 7, Pizza Ranch's menu will feature the Bold & Beefy Steak and Onion Pizza and Mediterranean Salad for a limited time only.

Despite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading

October 1, 2013

Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

Papa John's adds family-sized cookie to menu

October 1, 2013

To celebrate National Cookie Month, Papa John's has introduced a new family-sized chocolate chip cookie. The cookies are cut into eight slices and served warm.

Leaf secures $20M to advance mobile pay platform

October 1, 2013

Leaf, creator of the LeafPresenter, a tablet designed for commerce, today announced it has closed $20 million in its first round of funding from Heartland…

Solving the fake online review problem through mobile customer engagement

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

New York regulators have had enough of fake online customer reviews. Last week, Eric Schneiderman, the state’s attorney general, slapped 19 companies with…

Does your dine-in experience put guests in control?

October 1, 2013

Whether it's choosing fries or apples with their burgers or the music playing in the restaurant, guests want to be in charge of everything these days. That…

Revention integrates with Valutec Card Solutions rewards program

September 30, 2013

Revention and Valutec, a full-service provider of Gift Card and Loyalty services, have announced Revention's integration with Valutec's Rewards program.

Revention Integrates with Valutec® Card Solutions Rewards Program

Revention and Valutec®, a full service provider of Gift Card and Loyalty services, have enjoyed a fruitful business partnership spanning more than 8 years.

Natural gas prices drop across the country

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices are 20 cents lower than they were a month ago.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid author pens book for Pizza Hut program

September 30, 2013

Pizza Hut will kick off its annual Book It! Program Oct. 1 with a story written by Jeff Kinney specifically for the campaign.

Pizza Hut, KFC Brazil franchisee going private

September 30, 2013

Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest QSR chain in Brazil with 1,057 units, has announced its entry into a definitive merger agreement. The proposal is…

Tennessee pizza concept signs first franchisee

September 30, 2013

Knoxville, Tenn.-based Hard Knox Pizzeria, owned by Dean and Jill Bastian, has signed its first franchisee.

Women's Foodservice Forum creates fund in honor of late CEO

September 30, 2013

The Women's Foodservice Forum has announced the creation of a fund in honor of its late President and CEO, Fritzi Woods, who passed away unexpectedly two weeks…

Foodservice certification set for national expansion

September 30, 2013

Committed to winning America's fight against diabetes, obesity and other diet-related diseases, the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC) has announced…

Paytronix releases marketing tools for restaurants

September 30, 2013

Paytronix Systems has released a software upgrade that includes two marketing tools for restaurants: Real-Time Behavior-Triggered Messaging and Local Store…

How tablets are changing the dining experience

Tableside tablet developers recently reported a month-to-month growth rate of 35 percent in adoption by restaurants.

Mellow Mushroom debuts in Memphis

September 27, 2013

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will debut in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 30, at 5138 Park Ave. The new restaurant is owned by Cary and Lori Fairless and Andy Harvey.