4 technologies gaining ground in restaurant industry

FastCasual.com sat down with the CEOs or founders of four technology companies serving the restaurant industry — FrontFlip, Breadcrumb, Irisys and GoPago — to…

Papa John's leverages NFL partnership to launch deal

October 31, 2012

Papa John's leveraged its NFL sponsorship and its latest franchise relationship with Denver Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning to announce a new deal for…

Despite softer September sales, restaurant operators more optimistic

October 31, 2012

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…

Mellow Mushroom 'following' social media followers

October 31, 2012

Mellow Mushroom has launched a unique social media campaign in which the brand follows unsuspecting fans who have followed them on Facebook and Twitter. The…

Restaurant consumers increasingly interested in technology

October 31, 2012

Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.

Topper's franchisees support children's hospital with Halloween event

October 31, 2012

Topper's Franchise Company Inc. and Franchisees Keith and Emaan Toppazzini are lending their support to the annual Halloween Parade today at The Hospital for…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: 'Gangnam Style'

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Last week in San Diego was the Fast Casual Executive Summit. Great conference, and great people. In our typical MonkeyStyle, we shot our annual "fun video…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 49: Old Chicago

October 31, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 49: Old Chicago, Chattanooga, Tenn.

5 ways to achieve brand relevance

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Form partnerships with like-minded individuals and integrate the brand with its community, employees and partners.

Figaro's charity program awards 185 grants

October 30, 2012

Figaro's Italian Pizza's H.E.L.P., the Charity, announced that in its first 24 months of existence, it has issued 185 awards of grants totaling $31,091.92.

Domino's UK delivering movies with its pizza

October 30, 2012

Domino's Pizza UK has teamed up with Lionsgate UK, an independent filmed entertainment studio, to deliver movies with pizza through its new Domino's Pizza Box…

Storm forces Wall Street to close for two days

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese and wheat prices on the rise.

Restaurant chains brace for Hurricane Sandy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Contingency plans put into place; franchisees told to heed local warnings.

Brick-oven pizzeria debuts in Boston

October 29, 2012

Beantown Pizza, a pizzeria specializing in brick oven pizzas and other dinner entrees, has marked its grand opening near Boston University. The pizzeria offers…

Study: Election a non-factor in hourly employers' business decisions

October 29, 2012

While hourly employers have an eye on the presidential election and its potential effects on health care, most are not waiting until after Election Day to make…

NRA expands political and state affairs department

October 29, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has promoted Brendan Flanagan to vice president of State and Local Affairs, a new position in the expanded Political and…

Pizza Fusion marks Charlotte opening with giveaway

October 29, 2012

Pizza Fusion will celebrate its grand opening in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 3 with a free pizza giveaway.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 50: Pizza Ranch

October 29, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 50: Pizza Ranch, Hull, Iowa

7 must-have software tools for delivery restaurants

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

With the right delivery software in place, you'll be able to streamline orders, keep track of deliveries, and report on your success.

Best practices for foodservice operators focus on the basics

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Foodservice expert Jim Sullivan looks at how to maximize performance by taking care of the basics.