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Pizza Patrón signs first ground lease, debuts new prototype
January 22, 2014
Pizza Patrón announced that is has signed its first ever ground lease. The company is estimating a 60-day construction process before it unveils the new…
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Spin! Neapolitan Pizza expands California footprint
January 22, 2014
Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza opened its second Southern California location this week in Los Alamitos.
read nowSyrus Restaurant Information Services hires first COO
January 22, 2014
Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies and analytics, has hired Brian Graham as its first chief operating officer.
read nowSuper Bowl Sunday generates 80% increase in sales at Domino's
January 22, 2014
Domino's Pizza is planning to deliver more than 11 million pizza slices and 3 million chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2. Historically, Super Bowl…
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Is the Dominos remodel mandate a response to fast casual? Kind of.
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Fast casual pizza isn't 'just competition for pizza' brands, but for all restaurants, particularly during lunch.
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Why now is the time to upgrade your POS system
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Systems should have mobile and online integrations, loyalty, security enhancements and reporting functionality.
read nowLactalis Culinary's Black Diamond Cheddar now available to restaurant operators
January 21, 2014
Lactalis Culinary has introduced its newest brand, Black Diamond Cheddar. The foodservice manufacturer recently introduced the premium aged cheddar which…
read nowProject Pie teams up with private equity firm to accelerate growth
January 21, 2014
Carlsbad, Calif.-based Project Pie today announced a partnership with NYC-based Lee Equity Partners, headed by investor Thomas H. Lee. Terms of the transaction…
read nowReport: LTOs not a big driver for majority of consumers
January 21, 2014
A new report from The NPD Group says that a majority of consumers — 70 percent — won't try a new menu item even if they're heavily promoted. Almost 30 percent…
read nowHunt Brothers rolls out Italian Meats pizza ahead of Super Bowl rush
January 21, 2014
Hunt Brothers Pizza has added a new limited time offer pizza just in time for the Super Bowl, Feb. 2. The specialty pizza, called Italian Meats, is layered…
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Swipely's new release includes menu, service intelligence
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO says the system offers insight into what's most profitable or likely to drive repeat customers.
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Schlotzskys Kelly Roddy on building restaurant brands
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
In episode #025 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Kelly Roddy, CEO of Schlotzsky's Deli, an international franchise of more than 3,500 locations…
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No relief for cheese prices
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEC shares reach 52-week high following news of its sale to a private equity firm.
read nowUncle Maddio's marks fifth anniversary
January 20, 2014
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is marking its fifth anniversary with a $5.55 deal. The promotion is good each Monday for a 9-inch, 3-topping pizza and small soft…
read nowPapa John's gift cards now available via mobile-optimized website
January 20, 2014
Papa John's today launched a systemwide mobile-optimized web site, powered by CashStar, that allows customers to design and purchase customized gift cards and…
read nowLavu POS adds integrated payment hardware
January 20, 2014
New integrations have been announced by restaurant POS provider Lavu Inc., and will be available in Europe, Australia and the Americas. According to a news…
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What are benefits to restaurant job seekers?
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
The least important attribute in a position to job seekers is the brand name of the restaurant.
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Why I hate foodservice gloves and you should, too
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
I worked in kitchens and managed kitchens throughout the 1970s and '80s. There was a generally good awareness of food safety, cross contamination and basic…
read nowAfter closing 20% of stores, Pizza Patron sets sales record
January 17, 2014
Pizza Patrón announced that despite closing nearly 20 percent of its stores in 2013, it achieved the highest overall yearly sales in the company's history.
read nowLive Basil Pizza opens in LA
January 17, 2014
Live Basil Pizza, a Neopolitan fast casual pizza concept, has debuted in California with the opening of its new location in L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.
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