Stop that tweet! Millennials just like everyone else

by Tracy Aiello Henderson — publicist, Center Reach Communication

The younger demographic trusts word of mouth, but considers 'digital word of mouth' the same as a call from mom.

Fine dining segment rebounds from recession with perceived value shift

April 8, 2014

U.S. fine dining traffic declined by double-digits during the recession but visits have rebounded since, driven by the segment's evolution. According to The…

NYPD Pizza rolls out seasonal menu

April 8, 2014

Phoenix-based NYPD Pizza has rolled out a spring/summer seasonal menu at all 10 of its locations.

Flippin' Pizza signs deal to grow California footprint

April 8, 2014

Flippin' Pizza has signed a five-unit expansion deal for California with Triboro Pizza Incorporated. According to a news release Triboro has been in the…

Ice-O-Matic adds to ENERGY STAR offerings

April 8, 2014

Ice-O-Matic's GEM0650 and the GEM0956 are the company's newest machines to be awarded the ENERGY STAR certification, meeting the strict energy guidelines set…

Franchisees sue Papa Murphy's over excessive marketing fees

April 8, 2014

More than 20 franchisees within the Papa Murphy's system are suing the parent company, claiming they were misled about demand for the brand in their region…

CiCi's Pizza closes Central Ohio restaurants

April 8, 2014

CiCi's Pizza has reportedly closed its Columbus, Ohio-area restaurants, operated under franchisee M&M Pizza. According to Columbus Business First, four…

800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria debuts in Vegas

April 8, 2014

Chef Anthony Carron and his partners' 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria opened their first Las Vegas location last week at Boulevard at Monte Carlo Resort and…

Wheat prices drop after weeks of gains

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices are nearly 20 cents higher than they were a month ago, driven by spring blends and refinery maintenance.

Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity award winners named

April 7, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced its 2014 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity American Dream award winners, who will…

XL Group, ProHost USA partner to offer insurance program to restaurants

April 7, 2014

XL Group and insurance program administrator ProHost USA have signed a new underwriting agreement to provide a packaged insurance solution specifically…

Restaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment peak

April 7, 2014

More than six years after the start of the Great Recession, the number of private sector jobs finally surpassed its pre-recession peak in March, according to…

Access to capital increases for small businesses

April 7, 2014

A new report from Pepperdine Private Capital Access Index shows that access to capital for businesses of all sizes increased in the first quarter and is at its…

Leaf unveils Payment Apps

April 7, 2014

Leaf, creator of a mobile POS tablet specifically designed for commerce, has launched its Payment Apps, a marketplace through which merchant acquirers…

Nikki Baird to give keynote on privacy at CONNECT summit

Top retail analyst Nikki Baird will explore rapidly advancing technology and consumer tolerance for being tracked.

How the restaurant industry is contributing to the drop in children's obesity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants should work with chefs and suppliers to ensure healthier meals, and even include kids in focus groups.

Pizza Patrón bucks debate over La Chingona with customer promo

April 4, 2014

In honor of Pizza Pizza Patrón's new (and controversial) LTO product launch, the La Chingona pizza, the brand is promoting a one-day inaugural event April …

Washington Pizza Huts host fundraiser for mudslide victims

April 4, 2014

Following the mudslide and ongoing recovery efforts in Oso, Wash., Pizza Hut restaurants and other pizzerias from Western Washington have donated 50-percent of…

ZinMobi brings pizza-focused mobile marketing software to North America

April 4, 2014

Ireland-based ZinMobi, a provider of mobile marketing software for pizza chains, has expanded its operations to North America.

KC Pie Fives launch campaign for children's hospital

April 4, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.-based Pie Five Pizza restaurants have launched a campaign to raise money for Children's Mercy, an area hospital. Last year, the company…