Vast majority of millennials' restaurant visits are to traditional QSRs

October 28, 2014

Despite cutbacks in restaurant visits throughout the past several years, millennials, ages 18 to 34, continue to be heavy users of restaurants, according to…

Pie Five brings back Great Pumpkin Spice Cake

October 28, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has brought back its seasonal Great Pumpkin Spice Cake for a limited time.

Chuck E. Cheese's tests game-based learning program

October 28, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese's is currently testing an adaptive learning program, called Brainrush Academy, in its Los Angeles locations. Guests at select locations in that…

Popeyes CEO added to Franchise Association board of directors

October 28, 2014

The International Franchise Association has added four new members to its board of directors, including Popeyes' CEO Cheryl A. Bachelder. They will assume…

The Pizza Press launches national franchise program

October 28, 2014

The Pizza Press, a build-your-own concept, has announced the launch of its national franchise program in partnership with Franchise Dynamics.  

Boston's targets Upstate New York for expansion

October 28, 2014

Following the re-launch of its franchise development initiatives, Dallas-based Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar is targeting Upstate New York as one of its…

Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman signs Pieology franchise agreement

October 28, 2014

Pieology Pizzeria has announced its plan to expand throughout Minnesota under the operational management of Vikings offensive lineman and franchisee, Matt…

Who's the boss? Tips for avoiding joint employer liability

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchisors must clearly define their roles to exclude control over the terms and/or conditions of franchisee's employees.

People don’t just leave bad managers...They also leave bad schedules

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Mobile tools help your team plan ahead, and when the schedule finds its way to mobile phones, you can kiss the 'I didn’t know' excuse goodbye.

Prognostication: 2015 menu trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Beverages, micro-local, crowdsourcing and increased competition from nontraditional foodservice outlets are all expected to shape the restaurant landscape in…

Domino's riding strong Q3 momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices tumble 30 cents in one month.

HMSHost deploys WatchGuard firewall system

October 27, 2014

HMSHost has partnered with WatchGuard Technologies to secure its global networks. The company has deployed hundreds of WatchGuard Unified Threat Management…

Kono Pizza to plant flag in Iowa

October 27, 2014

The Original Kono Pizza has signed a multiunit franchise development deal that will bring five Kono Pizza locations to Iowa, the first of which will open in Le…

Papa John's adds Fritos and chili to pizzas

October 27, 2014

Papa John's has partnered with PepsiCo's Fritos corn chips to create the new Fritos Chili Pizza.

Pizza concept preps for 120%-plus sales boost on Halloween

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Topper’s Pizza CEO says Canadian consumers are becoming more adventurous with their orders.

Will Apple Pay be good, bad or neutral for the restaurant industry?

Seth Priebatsch, LevelUp's Chief Ninja, prognosticates about the future of Apple's mobile payments platform as it applies to restaurant chains.

HMSHost adds two execs to support development efforts

October 24, 2014

HMSHost has appointed Stephanie Havard as EVP of Restaurant Development, overseeing strategic investment, concept development and design and construction; and…

Mellow Mushroom plans Movember fundraisers for men's health issues

October 24, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is planning a series of events to raise funds and awareness for the Movember Foundation, an organization devoted to men's health…

Restaurant Association’s EVP named a 'Top Lobbyist'

October 24, 2014

Scott DeFife, EVP of Policy and Government Affairs for the National Restaurant Association, has once again been named a 2014 top lobbyist by "The Hill…

Pizza Ranch expands presence in Michigan

October 24, 2014

Pizza Ranch has announced plans to open in Kentwood, Michigan, this winter.