NoWait waitlist app set to launch nationally for consumers

September 27, 2013

The iPad-based waitlist and seating management tool NoWait — which is currently used by more than 3,500 restaurants nationally — has launched its first app for…

Retail prepared foods cannibalizing QSR lunch visits

September 27, 2013

Restaurants compete most heavily with retail stores for prepared food orders during the dinner and snacking dayparts, but the strongest visit growth for retail…

Pie Five plans expansion into Houston market

September 27, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Company, which made its debut in 2011 in the Dallas market, is planning a "major expansion" into Houston.

Lavu iPad POS adds inventory, customer insight features

September 27, 2013

Lavu Inc. has added new software to is POS Lavu system, with features geared specifically toward the restaurant industry.

Study: Guests wait 23 minutes for a table at a busy restaurant

September 27, 2013

Restaurants have waitlists an average of 6.6 hours per week, with parties waiting 23 minutes on average for a table, according to data from a new study…

Do you know your customer loyalty quotient?

Customers buy 20 percent more product and also accelerate purchase frequency by 20 percent when motivated by a reward.

Food and Beverage Innovation submissions now being accepted

September 26, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the 2014 FABI Awards.

Women's Foodservice Forum seeks top leadership candidates

September 26, 2013

The Women's Foodservice Forum is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Leadership and Trailblazer awards. These awards are given annually to members of the…

Study: Americans spend nearly $1,000 annually to lunch out

September 26, 2013

A new survey by Visa reveals that Americans dine out for lunch about twice a week, spending an average of $10 per outing, or $936 a year.

Canadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent

September 26, 2013

The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…

California commits to $10 minimum wage

September 26, 2013

On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law increasing the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour, the highest in the country. The increase…

Restaurant cash advance loan company launches

September 26, 2013

A new company, RestaurantCashAdvanceLoans.com, has launched with an objective of making credit availability faster and easier for restaurant operators.

CFO: Domino's digital channels enhance brand, loyalty

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Data from digital platforms allows brands to create more targeted promotions based on customers' behavior and history.

Chuck E. Cheese's augmented reality app earns recognition

September 25, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's first-ever mobile app, Chuck E.'s Say Cheese!, has been recognized as a Mobile Excellence Awards finalist in the Best Entertainment Related…

Panasonic launches new video surveillance, security solutions

September 25, 2013

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, will showcase its latest video…

Hunt Brothers joins American Pizza Community

September 25, 2013

Nashville, Tenn.-based Hunt Brothers Pizza has joined The American Pizza Community, a coalition of companies, operators, franchisees, vendors, suppliers and…

Franchise Association releases new Obamacare guide

September 25, 2013

The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…

Toppers on track to break fundraising record for hunger organization

September 25, 2013

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza is on track to break its fundraising record for domestic hunger relief organization Feeding America.

Intuit, Square announce POS, accounting integration

September 25, 2013

Intuit and Square have announced a seamless integration between Square and QuickBooks. Built on Intuit's open platform, the integration will enable small…

Swipely manages $1B in annual sales

September 25, 2013

Swipely is now managing more than $1 billion in annual sales for merchants across 29 states, just one year since entering the payments space, according to a…