Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation

February 12, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…

Romance your customers on Valentine’s Day by engaging them

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Valentine's Day has me thinking about how new lovers aren't all that different from new restaurant customers: Both want attention that affirms the other party…

Henny Penny CEO honored by NAFEM

February 12, 2013

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) presented Steven D. Cobb, CFSP, chairman and CEO, Henny Penny Corporation, Eaton…

Wheat prices fall 20 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas continues to climb; diesel fuel passes $4.

Emotional engagement is key to driving brand loyalty

February 11, 2013

Emotional engagement is the dominant driver of purchase decisions and brand loyalty now that promotions and discounting have reached saturation levels…

Boston Pizza partners with targeted media firm

February 11, 2013

Zoom Media Inc. has partnered with the Boston Pizza chain across the province of Quebec. Zoom Media's sales and venue development teams have been working…

Yum! Brands plans expansion in Russia

February 11, 2013

Yum! Restaurants International's Oleg Pisklov said today that the company plans to open between 60 and 70 restaurants in 2013 in Russia and other Commonwealth…

Pizza Hut perfume part of Twitter giveaway

February 11, 2013

Pizza Hut's Eau de Pizza Hut, a new fragrance featuring notes of baked, hand-tossed dough, is now available in the U.S. for select fans. The perfume was…

Flippers Pizzeria pushes per-person catering menu

February 11, 2013

February in Central Florida tends to generate a busy catering schedule for Flippers Pizzeria, as the 74-degree average temperature inspires indoor and outdoor…

Domino's Valentine's promotion: In the name of Love

February 11, 2013

Domino's is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering a special gift to all customers whose name is a variation of Love.

Snagajob research shows influx of Millennial hourly job applications

February 11, 2013

New research from Snagajob, an hourly employment network, shows that Millennials are applying for more jobs at a faster rate than older job seekers.

5 ways restaurants can use video to increase customer spend

High-quality video showcases food and drink consumers can taste with their eyes, providing them with a more in-depth feel of a restaurant's atmosphere and…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 20: Rosati's Pizza

February 11, 2013

The first Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza opened in a Chicago suburb in 1964, serving pizza based on a family recipe that dates back to the turn of the…

NAFEM 2013

This year's North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers show, held last week in Orlando, included 550 exhibitors, 130 of which had products or…

High-volume hiring questions asked and answered

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

A focus on planning, developing goals, consistency and follow-ups is key to a positive applicant experience.

Massive winter storm forces restaurant closures

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If power outages last through Valentine's Day, businesses will take an even bigger hit, as the holiday is a high-traffic occasion.

Domino's Pizza adds bike delivery in Seattle

February 8, 2013

Domino's Pizza announced it will hire 800 employees across 74 stores in the Seattle market. The positions include delivery drivers, assistant managers and…

The Upton Group launches pizza insurance business

February 8, 2013

After three years of providing insurance for Domino's Pizza, The Upton Group LLC is expanding its business to include all pizzerias through the newly created…

Former Panera franchisee taking Blaze Pizza to Midwest

February 8, 2013

Walch Hospitality Group LLC, led by John Walch, has signed an agreement to develop six franchise Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza stores in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisc.

Pizza Inn Q2 same-store sales fall 4.5 percent

February 8, 2013

Pizza Inn Holdings announced its second quarter results this week, including a 4.5-percent drop in domestic franchised same-store sales.