National Restaurant Association reports continued restaurant job growth

July 5, 2012

New analysis by the National Restaurant Association shows that the restaurant industry continues to serve as a leading creator of jobs, outpacing overall U.S.

Crime prevention – The power of a flower

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design relies on the ability to deter criminal acts.

Upholding of Health Care Law may lead to digital menu board boom

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Operators planning for law's mandate to display calorie information.

Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria ready for franchising

July 5, 2012

Wichita, Kan.-based Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria made its debut in 2005 in the NewMarket Square area. Nearly seven years later, the company is ready to…

Chuck E. Cheese unveils new 'rock star' mascot

July 5, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese has introduced an updated version of its longtime mascot, part of the company's makeover to reverse slipping sales.

Colorado restaurant chains pitch in for wildfire relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operators donating food and linking social media sites to American Red Cross page.

Disharmonic harmony in trends 2012

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Patterns shift based on their own trajectory regardless of corporate strategy planning.

Domino's jumps on Pinterest, chooses pizza box proverbs

July 3, 2012

Domino's Pizza has chosen its pizza box proverbs again this year, pulled from nearly 8,000 customer submissions. Eight proverbs in total were chosen and will…

Due Forni Pizza and Wine ready for Austin, Texas debut

July 3, 2012

Due Forni Pizza & Wine will open this winter in Austin's historic Littlefield Building at Sixth and Congress streets. The restaurant and wine bar is the…

Digital menu boards showing up on food trucks

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital display used to display menu items and keep customers entertained with trivia and games.

Natural gas prices spike 27 cents

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices remain solidly above $8 for the second week in a row.

Papa John's marks 100th Middle East unit

July 2, 2012

Papa John's CEO/founder/chairman John Schnatter was in Dubai over the weekend to celebrate the Louisville, Ky.-based brand's 100th unit opening in the Middle…

National Restaurant Association unveils new branding initiative

July 1, 2012

In an effort to unify its enterprise, programs and products, the National Restaurant Association has launched a new branding initiative and logo. The NRA's…

Restaurant industry reports continued positive sales

June 29, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

More members join American Pizza Community

June 29, 2012

Suppliers Tyson and Sutus are the newest members of the American Pizza Community, in addition to brands Figaro's Italian Pizza, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Pizza…

Pizza Pizza promo pushes online and mobile orders

June 29, 2012

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza has launched a new promotion encouraging customers to order online.

Yum! Restaurants International names new general manager of Brazil

June 29, 2012

Yum! Restaurants International has appointed Andréa Rolim to the position of general manager, Brazil, overseeing the operations, marketing, training and…

Pudgie's Pizza launches new online and mobile ordering solution

June 29, 2012

Elmira, N.Y.-based Pudgie's Pizza Pasta & Subs has selected Granbury Restaurant Solutions as its technology partner, and has added Granbury's DiamondTouch…

Hobart's Baxter Mini Rotating Rack Oven

Hobart has launched its Baxter Mini Rotating Rack Oven, which features the company's patented self-contained spherical cast steam system, with two steamer…

Google: I dislike my staff

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The second most likely reason your staff leaves is lack of respect or support from a supervisor.