Video: Star's new mobile printer helps with line busting

February 19, 2013

Star's Jon Levin explained to Cherryh Butler, editor of Fastcasual.com, how its new series of mobile printers can help restaurant staff quickly checkout and…

Video: Restaurants can use Elo's new tablet to speed up operations

February 19, 2013

Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City.

Video: Expert on Millennials shares tips on how to reach them

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials want to co-create your product and share it with their friends.

The minimum wage debate

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

When government policies lead to reduced employment and motivation, everyone loses.

How mobile can drive profits and differentiate your brand

According to a University of Chicago study, customers accelerate their purchase frequency by 20 percent when they're close to earning a reward, and they…

Crude oil prices rise 10 percent in two months

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Unanticipated refinery maintenance and higher demand are also driving up the cost of fuel.

Manager's Red Book technology suite goes online

February 18, 2013

Red Book Solutions announced today at the International Franchise Association Convention in Las Vegas that, as part of the new technology suite brought…

Domino's UK takes a page from rival with hot dog stuffed crust

February 18, 2013

Domino's UK has taken a page straight from its rival Pizza Hut by introducing a hot dog stuffed crust. The new offering was announced on the brand's Facebook…

Your Pie rolls out burger-inspired pizza

February 18, 2013

Athens, Ga.-based build-your-own pizza franchise Your Pie has announced the latest addition to its semi-annual Craft Pie Series: The 'Slider Pie.' This new…

SKINNYPIZZA setting up shop in Manhattan

February 18, 2013

SKINNYPIZZA is set to open in September in the World Financial Center in New York City. SKINNYPIZZA is a Long Island, N.Y.-based company that has developed a…

Millions showing Snapfinger's mobile app some love

February 18, 2013

For the past eight years, Valentine's Day has been the busiest day of the year for mobile takeout and delivery orders, according to Snapfinger, a mobile…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 18: Pizza Inn/Pie Five Pizza Co.

February 18, 2013

Founded by two Texas brothers in 1958 as one of the nation's first pizza buffet concepts, Pizza Inn has grown into an international food management firm (Pizza…

Social media and your POS: The search for Bigfoot

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

One of the biggest challenges I faced as a restaurant marketer during my time at a family dining chain centered around three very simple, but very important…

Facebook milestone promotions underscore fast pace of social media

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are celebrating their loyal fan base with giveaways.

Social media coach: Google+ is a 'must' for entrepreneurs

February 15, 2013

A new Global Web Index study shows Google+ grew to 343 million users globally in December.

First perfume, now Pizza Hut Canada releases R&B ballad

February 15, 2013

You can't say Pizza Hut Canada's marketing team lacks creativity. First it introduced the brand's "dough-scented" perfume, which is now available in the U.S.

Pizza takeout concepts drive loyalty with value, location and discounts

February 15, 2013

A new survey of restaurant customers in the U.S. identifies the top loyalty drivers for pizza takeout concepts as good value, convenient locations and low…

Figaro's names new director of Marketing

February 15, 2013

Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc., the franchisor of more than 100 pizza restaurants operating under three brand names, announced that Jennifer M. Young, marketing…

Perka named a top 10 most innovative company

February 15, 2013

Perka Inc., a mobile loyalty solution for merchants, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the "Local" category.

Villa Enterprises plans six new outlets in Egypt

February 15, 2013

Villa Enterprises plans to open a Villa Italian Kitchen location in the Mall of Arabia food court in Cairo, Egypt, through franchisee Sherief Sobh.