Green spotlight on Pickleman's Gourmet Café

by Jennifer Wright — CFO, Ecovention, LLC

One operator knows his college-heavy demographic will respond to an eco-friendly pizza box.

Good food, good service, fair prices

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

With gas prices rising, consumers will be extra mindful where they spend their money, so this is a good time to go back to basics and take care of your guests.

PeopleMatter launches real-time scheduling tool

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New SCHEDULE module latest launch in PeopleMatter's Software-as-a-Service platform.

Topper's Pizza introduces new Tuesday deals

February 27, 2012

Canadian-based Topper's Pizza has introduced a new twist on its Topper's Tuesdays campaign.

Domino's giving away free Android phones to launch new app

February 27, 2012

Domino's Pizza launched its new Android smartphone ordering app today, available in the Android Marketplace.

Yum! Brands sued for using recipes without permission

February 27, 2012

TR & B Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands for using recipes without permission.

USDA projects temporary rise in chicken prices

February 27, 2012

A shortage of poultry is expected to drive up chicken prices for consumers, according to the recently released USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report…

Wheat prices close under $8

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Diesel prices pass the $4 mark.

PeopleMatter Secures $14 Million Series C Funding led by Morganthaler Ventures

PeopleMatter, provider of the fastest-growing talent management solution (TMS) specifically designed for hourly workforces in the service industry, announced…

Could your restaurant survive a 15% decrease in business?

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

The question we field more than any other when talking to small merchants is, “Who is making me become PCI compliant?” The answer is too complicated to simply…

Chuck E. Cheese's plans to shift marketing focus to parents

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The big topic on CEC Entertainment's earnings call Thursday was Chuck E. Cheese's planned marketing shift from kids to parents.

Pizzeria Piccola now open in Milwaukee airport

February 23, 2012

SSP America, an operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has announced the opening of Pizzeria Piccola in General Mitchell…

SpeedLine POS announces new partnerships

February 23, 2012

Pizza and delivery point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has announced new partnerships with Sorbis in New York and Hospitality Management Systems…

Pizza Hut Australia's new menu part of brand revitalization effort

February 23, 2012

Pizza Hut Australia has introduced a new Signature Range menu, which includes 13 new pizzas that will be permanent additions.

NRA, NRAEF elect new board members

February 23, 2012

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have elected new officers to their board of…

Pizza Patron's new campaign targets Catholic customers

February 22, 2012

Pizza Patron is seeking to reverse the average 4 percent drop in sales it experiences during Lenten season each year by launching its "Pizzas de Cuaresma…

Improving the customer call experience

by Shawn Chute — COO, Sutus

For pizzerias, particularly those without dine-in facilities, your phone system is more than a business tool, it's the lifeblood of your business and the…

Papa John's net openings hit 10-year high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Online orders now make up more than 30 percent of business.

NRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship

February 22, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and…

Pizza Hut franchisee acquires 36 more units

February 22, 2012

Kansas-based NPC International Inc. has completed the acquisition of 36 Pizza Hut units, including five fee-owned properties located primarily in and around…