Shanghai asking restaurants, others to post product source info

August 11, 2014

The city of Shanghai has asked several major restaurant chains to post information about product sources in the wake of a supplier scandal.

CONNECT Summit will cover how restaurant brands approach digital space

August 8, 2014

Speakers include executives from Rosati's, Pizza Hut, Jersey Mike's, Wingstop, Firehouse Subs and more.

Little Caesars' Hot-N-Ready campaign boosts brand's perception

August 8, 2014

Little Caesars' February introduction of the $5 Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo, as well as its complementing marketing campaign in late spring and early summer, has…

Boston Pizza marks 50th anniversary with $5 pizzas

August 8, 2014

Boston Pizza officially marks its 50th anniversary on Aug. 12. To celebrate, the Canadian-based brand will offer guests their choice of any individual-size…

Syrus introduces restaurant management mobile app

August 8, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services has introduced a restaurant management mobile app, available on the iOS platform.

Marco’s Pizza spices things up with two LTOs

August 8, 2014

Marco's Pizza has introduced two new pizzas for a limited time, available through Oct. 26. They include the spicy fresco three cheese pizza and the spicy…

4 ways restaurants can optimize the customer experience through mobile

Mobile searches related to restaurants have a conversion rate of 90 percent with 64 percent converting within the hour.

Hungry Howie’s plans 20-plus locations in New Orleans

August 7, 2014

Hungry Howie's Pizza recently opened its first location in New Orleans. The new unit is owned by franchisee Ray Williams Jr. and is his fifth Hungry Howie's…

Former FBI executive assistant director to keynote ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit

August 7, 2014

A former FBI executive assistant director is on tap to demonstrate vulnerabilities in banking and payments at the upcoming event in Washington, D.C.

Nearly 60% of Papa John's US delivery sales now come through digital channels

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is in the midst of a new POS rollout that is expected to drive labor efficiencies, speed of service and order accuracy.

University of Houston to offer PhD in Hospitality Administration

August 6, 2014

The University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management plans to begin offering a Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration in fall…

'Push for Pizza' app hits the market

August 6, 2014

A group of 19-year-olds from Brooklyn, N.Y., have developed the new Push for Pizza app, which allows customers to order their pizza with one tap. According to…

Franchising association seeks to halt Seattle’s minimum wage increase

August 6, 2014

The International Franchise Association has asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to issue a preliminary injunction preventing…

More consumers eating meals alone

August 6, 2014

New research from The NPD Group shows that consumption behaviors in the U.S. are shifting and are more individualized than previous generations. More than 5…

Yum! Brands adds new interactive component to hunger fundraiser

August 6, 2014

Yum! Brands has announced the launch of its annual World Hunger Relief effort with the new "Pass The Red Cup" challenge featuring multi-Grammy Award winner…

Marco’s Pizza plans entry into India market

August 6, 2014

Marco's Pizza has signed its first franchise deal in India with plans to open 400 stores throughout the next 10 years.

Wearable technology brings a new world of opportunity to the restaurant industry

Wearables are combining the computing power of smartphones with the convenience of the accessories we put on every morning.

Latest China supply crisis hits Yum! Brands stock hard

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

An abundance in refinery production is keeping gas prices in check.

Mission Foods leapfrogs competitors with plastic ship boxes

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

It is not often in the QSR industry, that one decision can positively impact so many touch points in restaurant operations.

Hunt Brothers launches Fathead promo to kick off football season

August 4, 2014

Hunt Brothers Pizza is kicking off football season with its new "60 Days of Fathead” promotion, which runs now through Sept. 30.