Papa John's cited for effective use of CEO in ad campaign

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Three-year study measures consumers' response to 'front men as spokesmen' strategies.

Would YOU resist a robber?

The young manager knelt in front of the safe, a thousand thoughts cluttering his head. His fingers were nearly frozen with fear as he fumbled with the…

Don’t gamble on your summer hiring success

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

If a candidate isn't serious enough to take a short assessment, the odds are he or she won't turn out to be one of your top performers.

Serving sizes lead label-readers astray, what will restaurant menus do?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Healthy framing has the greatest influence with consumers who are most concerned about their diets, and restaurant operators should focus on portion sizes…

Restaurants sign up for new cause-based mobile app

March 13, 2012

A handful of restaurants have signed up for ValuedPatron Marketing Services LLC's new Eat-A-Bite, Give-A-Bit smartphone application that helps patrons and…

Domino's offering eGift digital cards

March 13, 2012

Domino's Pizza has chosen Transaction Wireless, a provider of digital gift card solutions, to enhance its gift card program to offer both eGift and traditional…

Mintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive

March 13, 2012

Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…

Popeyes, Domino's operator adds Golden Corral to portfolio

March 13, 2012

Frisch's Restaurants Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with NRD Holdings LLC (NRD) for the sale of substantially all of its…

More consumers heading to restaurants for a snack

March 13, 2012

Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least…

Solo Cup unveils Trophy Plus for both hot and cold applications

March 12, 2012

A dual-temperature insulated cup with better rigidity and enhanced glossy appearance is being launched by Solo Foodservice to help operators boost beverage…

Trendy "organic heirloom menu innovation"

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Cultivate and grow your plants according to USDA organic certification guidelines to maximize the marketing and great taste appeal of these plants.

Chuck E. Cheese's introduces new scavenger hunt activity

March 12, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants now feature a new in-store scavenger hunt activity, Chuck E.'s Mouse Hunt.

Restaurant unit count drops in fall 2011

March 12, 2012

The total U.S. restaurant unit count dropped from 587,335 in Fall 2010 to 580,852 in Fall 2011, mostly due to independent restaurant closings. The data…

The Loop Pizza Grill debuts spinach salad

March 12, 2012

Jacksonville, Fla.-based The Loop Pizza Grill has introduced a new spinach salad to its menu, available for a limited time starting April 1.

Nutritional kiosks move into the spotlight

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Impending menu labeling laws have some operators considering in-store technology.

Yum! Brands, Domino's hit 52-week highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

No relief in sight for gas prices.

Little Caesars offering free Crazy Bread for March Madness upsets

March 11, 2012

Little Caesars will offer fans a free order of Crazy Bread at participating restaurants on March 19 if any 16-seeded team beats a 1-seeded team in the NCAA…

Grimaldi's Pizzeria plans fifth Florida location

March 11, 2012

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has announced plans to open its fifth Florida location in the fall, in Tampa's Westfield Citrus Park Mall.

Domino's UK's digital marketing efforts offer plenty of intrigue

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wanna take a page from a business that is doing progressive marketing right? Check out Domino's UK. That team keeps turning out one cool promo after another…

Pizza segment makes up 9.5% of foodservice market

March 9, 2012

The away-from-home pizza segment represents $46 billion in retail sales per year across the United States, making up 9.5 percent of the U.S. commercial…