Smaller chains need mobile, too

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

As consumers become more comfortable with mobile payments, restaurant owners are looking for inexpensive ways to provide them.

The Sustainability playground: consumer drivers

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Does your company have the ability to make the consumer feel safe?

Chicago's Pizza Persona hosting Sweetest Day promotion

October 3, 2012

The latest top-your-own fast casual pizza concept, which recently opened on Diversey Parkway in Chicago, is hosting a giveaway promotion on Sweetest Day, Oct.

Uncle Maddio's credits social media efforts for franchise growth

October 3, 2012

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint launched three years ago in Atlanta and expects to have 20 restaurants open by the end of 2012, with 125 more stores in development…

Report: QSR traffic, tickets grow in second quarter

October 3, 2012

Consumers pulled back from visits to midscale and casual dining restaurants in the April, May and June quarter, continuing a four-year streak of visit losses…

It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Some of the industry's biggest names will speak at this year's summit.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 57: Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc. & Nick-N-Willy's

October 3, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 57: Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc. & Nick-N-Willy's, Salem, Ore., and Boulder, Colo.

It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Exec Summit

Monkey Media's Erle Dardick weighs in on why operators can't miss this year's Summit.

The great bacon shortage

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.

Using social media conversations to foster brand awareness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Most online conversations are positive; however customer service is an easy point of contention.

MICROS implements Isis SmartTap m-commerce app at restaurants

October 2, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the integration of the Isis…

POS system hackers are caught and prosecuted

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Subway has been the subject of intensive scrutiny and media attention since it came to light that its POS system was found to be vulnerable and that several…

Pizza Patrón launches Pesos Por St. Jude fundraiser

October 2, 2012

Pizza Patrón will continue its tradition of raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during October. Each year, Pizza Patrón conducts the…

NRA Show will be at Chicago's McCormick Place through 2021

October 2, 2012

The National Restaurant Association announced this week that its annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine…

Domino's launches pan pizza in Canada

October 2, 2012

A week after announcing its biggest product launch in three years, Domino's Pizza has also added its new pan pizza to menus in Canada. Handmade pan pizzas …

Domino's shares jump after pan pizza launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cost of cheese continues to rise.

Pizza Hut kicks off election-themed marketing campaign

October 1, 2012

Pizza Hut has launched a presidential election-themed marketing campaign called The Pizza Party.

Sir Pizza continues expansion using Revention technology

October 1, 2012

Florida-based pizza concept Sir Pizza is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan for the South Florida region. There are currently 16 open locations.

Pizza Ranch debuts three new menu items

October 1, 2012

Pizza Ranch has three new menu items on the buffet, including The Outlaw Pizza, Sundance Salad and Cowboy Cajun Corn.

Domino's marks five years of fire safety partnership

October 1, 2012

Domino's Pizza is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Sparky the Fire Dog for the fifth consecutive year to deliver fire safety…