Top 5 reasons restaurant chains won't innovate in 2014

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The most innovation in the food industry over the past five years has been in packaging, beverages and dairy products.

Papa Murphy's jumps into pan pizza space

February 18, 2014

Papa Murphy's has introduced a new bake-at-home Fresh Pan Pizza, featuring a thicker, buttery crust, according to a news release.

Position-specific assessments added to WykeWyre hiring tool

February 18, 2014

WyckWyre and Criteria Corp have announced the integration of Criteria Corp's HireSelect assessments into WyckWyre's food and hospitality online hiring systems.

How state regulations could transform allergen awareness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Teach your staff how to identify and respond to a possible allergic reactions.

PizzaRev adds Coca-Cola Freestyle machine

February 18, 2014

Coca-Cola Freestyle will soon make its debut at all PizzaRev locations. According to a news release, PizzaRev has signed a new multi-year agreement with The…

Domino's turns in record donation for St. Jude fundraiser

February 18, 2014

Domino's Pizza raised a record high amount of donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during its 10th annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign…

Five ways to get the best out of Generation Y employees

Like the Baby Boomers before them, Gen Y employees will reshape the working world.

Zagat’s best pizzeria is all about the dough

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Michael's Pizzeria's managing partner says it's 'an art' to be able to cook dough in high temperatures.

Why now is the right time to sell your restaurant

Restaurant transactions increased last year because of an uptick in the economic recovery and improved lending options.

Pizza stocks ride Wall Street's rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese price averages finally show some relief.

Uncle Maddio's plans 35 openings in 2014

February 17, 2014

Atlanta-based Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint announced that it grew by 250 percent in 2013 — from seven to 18 units. The concept, which first opened five years ago…

Scientists working on a pizza with years-long shelf life

February 17, 2014

Scientists at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in Massachusetts are reportedly in the process of developing a recipe…

Dubai pizzeria pushes UAE into the Bitcoin space

February 17, 2014

A pizza concept in Dubai claims to be the first restaurant in the United Arab Emirates to accept bitcoins as a payment option. According to The National, The…

Chuck E. Cheese's sale to private firm finalized

February 17, 2014

An affiliate of Apollo Global Management LLC and Chuck E. Cheese's parent company, CEC Entertainment Inc., announced on Friday the completion of the investment…

Keys to effective marketing on a tight budget

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Scott Anthony incentivizes his employees to spread the word about his pizzeria.

Technomic, IRI create joint data analysis venture

February 14, 2014

Information Resources Inc. and Technomic announced a joint service offering aimed at providing a holistic view of the food industry.

Marco's named a top franchisee, announces further expansion

February 14, 2014

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has been listed on the Franchise Business Review's ninth annual Top 200 Franchises list.

Getting customers to fall in love with your business

February 14, 2014

In celebration of Valentine's Day, Cintas Corporation, has compiled a list of the top techniques to make your customers love your business.

Inspiring product development and innovation as recovery unfolds, part II

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers are seeking naturally healthy options, unprocessed items, but also convenience and clear benefit messaging.

Domino's Pizza tops list of pizza loyalists

February 13, 2014

Brand Keys today released its 18th annual Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, measuring customer loyalty in a variety of categories.