Localized and personalized top 2013 customer experience trends

March 18, 2013

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to restaurants and other industries, predicts that 2013 will be a pivotal year for…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 10: Independents

March 18, 2013

Battling with low-operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be hit hard in poor economic…

Five ways to attract spring break customers

Extended hours, value offerings and promotional giveaways are keys to gaining traction with the college crowd.

Franchise Association strengthens commitment to hire veterans

March 15, 2013

The International Franchise Association VetFran initiative has strengthened its partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Hiring our Heroes" program and…

Chuck E. Cheese introduces Rise of the Guardians promo

March 15, 2013

Inside select copies of DreamWorks Animation's Rise of the Guardians, which debuted in November, are special Chuck E. Cheese offers.

NRA's Pizza Industry Council founding members named

March 15, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's Pizzeria Industry Council, which had its first meeting earlier this year, was officially announced today.

Flippers Pizzeria preps for spring break rush

March 15, 2013

Flippers Pizzeria, which has 13 locations throughout Florida, is preparing for the busy spring break season.

Are Millennials to blame for potential chicken wing shortage?

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

This demographic likes to create their own dining experience and share it alongside friends or family.

Pizza operators ask DC for menu labeling flexibility

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mandating menu boards for a segment that is dominated by delivery/carryout is one issue.

Pizza Nova adds mobile marketing and loyalty solution

March 14, 2013

Toronto-based Pizza Nova Take Out Ltd., announced today that it has selected SAMY as its mobile marketing solution. SAMY, provided by MobileBits, is a…

MonkeyMedia Software launches Catering Institute for restaurant operators

March 14, 2013

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of turnkey catering solutions for restaurant operators, has announced the launch of its MMS Catering Institute — an education…

Food and Beverage Innovation award recipients named for 2013

March 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the FABI Awards, which recognizes food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a…

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint debuts with promotional giveaway

March 14, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its 8th Atlanta-area restaurant in the Edgewood Retail District at the corner of Moreland Avenue and Caroline Street in…

Report: Millennials and Hispanics drawn to family-style restaurants

March 14, 2013

According to a new survey from Technomic, nearly half (49 percent) of parents said they visit family-style restaurants at least once a week. However, even…

STRATACACHE hits 50k digital menu board milestone

March 14, 2013

Dayton, Ohio-based STRATACACHE, a provider of scalable digital signage, content distribution and enterprise video acceleration technologies, recently announced…

Yum! CEO: Biggest success story is Pizza Hut China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut U.S. expected to grow from 6,000 stores to 8,000 in the next five to eight years.

Survey: Restaurant operators' priority is improving guest satisfaction

March 13, 2013

A new survey titled "Strategies for Workforce Management in Dining," commissioned by Kronos Incorporated and conducted by Gatepoint Research, a subsidiary of…

General Mills to host Pizza Crust Boot Camp

March 13, 2013

Pizza makers will once again have the opportunity to attend Pizza Crust Boot Camp and learn how to make a signature crust from General Mills' team of experts…

Your Pie marks Annual Pi Day with $3.14 pizzas

March 13, 2013

Georgia based build-your-own-pizza concept Your Pie will host its fourth annual Pi(e) Day event on March 14 by selling pizzas for $3.14. The promotional event…

Fox's Pizza Den operator receives state Restaurant Assoc. award

March 13, 2013

Scott Anthony, a Fox's Pizza Den operator in Punxsutawney, Pa., has received the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association's Good Neighbor Award last…