PeopleMatter receives $19M in capital funding

March 5, 2013

PeopleMatter announced it has closed a $19-million growth round of capital led by Scale Venture Partners, based in California. According to PeopleMatter CEO…

Customer demand prompts return of Hunt Brothers' Buffalo Chicken Pizza

March 5, 2013

Hunt Brothers Pizza has brought back its Buffalo Chicken Pizza for March, prompted by popular demand.

The top 13 risks to restaurant operations

By having the correct equipment, protocol and training in place, a restaurant will limit its risk and perhaps even reduce Workers' Compensation costs.

Mobile apps strengthen brand-consumer relationships

A branded mobile app provides a direct link to loyal customers and provides new and powerful customer-level data.

Cost of wheat drops near pre-drought levels

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers also experience a slight relief at the pump.

Pizza Patrón expands in three markets

March 4, 2013

In February, Pizza Patrón's existing multiunit franchisees opened new locations in three different markets, including Mesa, Ariz., and Laredo and San Antonio…

800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria plans LA expansion

March 4, 2013

Chef Anthony Carron along with partners and co-owners Adam Fleischman and Allen Ravert, announced today that 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria will open in Santa…

Domino's delivers fire safety tips through March

March 4, 2013

Domino's Pizza has partnered with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for its annual fire safety campaign during March. Throughout the month…

Eclipse Digital Media launches Excel-based digital menu board solution

March 4, 2013

Eclipse Digital Media has introduced a new digital menu board solution, called EMBED, that can be updated using an Excel spreadsheet.

Little Caesars promotion banks on March Madness Cinderella

March 4, 2013

Little Caesars is offering basketball fans a chance to receive a free order of Crazy Bread at participating restaurants on April 8 if the NCAA Men's Basketball…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 14: Toppers

March 4, 2013

Whitewater, Wisc.-based Toppers Pizza is one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S. The company added six locations in the first four months of…

Domino's pan pizza resonating with customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company had a record international growth in 2012.

OpenTable introduces app for Facebook sharing

March 1, 2013

OpenTable has launched a new Facebook app, "Places I've Eaten." The new app makes it easy for people to share their dining history, favorite restaurants and…

Domino's New Zealand launches real-time feedback app

March 1, 2013

A new app allowing customers to rate their feedback in real time on Facebook has been introduced by Domino's Pizza New Zealand.

Restaurant operators optimistic about the months ahead

March 1, 2013

Driven by a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…

Venice Bakery expands gluten-free pizza line to the UK

March 1, 2013

Venice Bakery UK will showcase its new "Free From" pizza crust at the International Food and Drink event in London March 17-20.

Restaurant payroll software launches new features

March 1, 2013

Small business payroll software provider, Halfpricesoft.com, has updated the 2013 version of its ezPaycheck program for the foodservice industry. New features…

Pizza Hut names new chief operations officer

February 28, 2013

Pizza Hut Inc. has named Joe Kim as its new chief operations officer. Kim will be responsible for all aspects of the company's operations including speed to…

European gluten-free company partners with Sysco for U.S. launch

February 28, 2013

Dr. Schar USA Inc., a subsidiary of Dr. Schär AG/SPA, a Europe-based provider of gluten-free foods, has announced the U.S. launch of the Bontà d' Italia…

Restaurant sales devastated by winter storm

February 28, 2013

Boston and Connecticut restaurants were hit hard by this month's blizzard, called Nemo, that blew through the area during the weekend of Feb. 8-10.