Dining Alliance signs national contract with Pepsi

May 2, 2013

Dining Alliance, a foodservice partnership for independently owned restaurants, has signed a national contract with Pepsi, the first soda agreement to serve…

34 ways to fail with a poorly written franchise agreement

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Franchise agreements must be prepared, negotiated and reviewed by a specialist from where the restaurant will operate.

Mazzio's adds Ultra Thin Crust and Calzone Rings to menu

May 1, 2013

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery has added a new crispy, ultra thin crust line of pizzas. The line features two specialty pizza selections — Sweet…

Domino's CEO not worried about emergence of fast casual pizza

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The big pizza players are taking share away from regionals and independents because of their technology advantage.

Yelp, Locu bringing menus to local business listings in 'near real time'

May 1, 2013

Locu, a producer of menu dashboards for local merchants, has announced a partnership with Yelp, according to a Locu press release.

Report: Many restaurant diners loyal without promotions

May 1, 2013

More than 40 percent of consumers say they are loyal to their favorite restaurants and will go there whether or not it has a promotion, reports The NPD Group.

Franchising industry lauded for military veteran hiring efforts

May 1, 2013

As part of the franchising industry's support of the White House Joining Forces initiative, Steve Caldeira, International Franchising Association president and…

Menu price survey now open to support NRA Educational Foundation

May 1, 2013

SpenDifference, a supply chain co-op, has launched its latest menu price survey open to chain restaurants. The 12-question survey is designed for chains that…

Restaurant operators optimistic about sales growth

May 1, 2013

Buoyed by positive sales results and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

Sbarro prepares to step outside the mall food court

May 1, 2013

Sbarro is ready to launch a new fast casual concept in Columbus, Ohio, that will bring the brand into somewhat unchartered waters — beyond the mall food court.

Hungry Howie's growing Tennessee footprint

May 1, 2013

Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza has announced a new store in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Is the honeymoon over for food trucks?

One expert predicts a slower rate of opening, but more innovation and higher quality cuisine based on consumer expectations.

PizzaMarketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers Trends, No. 22: Artisan crusts

May 1, 2013

Editor's note: The following information is part of a countdown recap from the inaugural Top 100 Movers and Shakers publication. It was published in the spring…

What's new, and what's not, about giving great customer service

Customers have changed in ways that will profoundly impact how you deal with them.

NRA proposing changes to E-Verify to better suit small restaurant owners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Employers can rely on E-Verify to help them comply with the law.

New mobile survey solution to help restaurants 'quickly address customer complaints'

April 30, 2013

Maritz Research has launched a customer survey system designed for the food service industry. The solution, Capella Restaurant, is the newest addition to the…

Mobile-POS integrator eThor secures $1M in funding

April 30, 2013

Restaurant and retail industry point-of-sale integration platform eThor has announced a $1 million investment into the company by AVAC Ltd., a private Alberta…

Italy experiencing shortage of pizza makers

April 30, 2013

Maybe the world is ending soon after all. News broke this week about a shortage of pizza makers in Italy of all places. ABC News obtained a report from an…

Chuck E. Cheese's ranked most kid-friendly restaurant

April 30, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has been named the No. 1 kid-friendly restaurant by Technomic's Consumer Restaurants Brand Metrics program, which compiles consumer data…

5 reasons Millennials love pizza

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

Pizza might be one of the most versatile ways to grab a quick bite to eat. It comes in takeout, delivery, dine-in, frozen and take-and-bake. Pizza is a staple…