New officers added to NRA's supply chain executive group

December 16, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of two new officers to its Supply Chain Management Executive Study Group.

ROC United releases diners guide for ethical eating

December 16, 2013

To launch its third National Diners Guide for ethical eating, ROC United hosted a panel discussion this week, featuring restaurant owners from around the…

Off the menu: 10 pizza stories in 2013 that had nothing to do with food

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The fast casual segment experienced a 9 percent growth in visits in 2013, led in part by top-your-own pizza concepts.

Domino's employees back to work after wage complaint termination

December 13, 2013

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday that 25 Domino's Pizza employees who were fired after wage complaints have been reinstated…

Subway set to debut pizza concept

December 13, 2013

A Subway franchisee in Nebraska plans to open a Subway Pizza Express in the University of Nebraska Union in the first quarter. According to the Daily…

SpenDifference seeks responses for menu tracking survey

December 13, 2013

The supply chain support provider SpenDifference is soliciting responses from restaurant chain executives for its menu price tracking survey.

Why most restaurants fail within the first three years

Restaurateurs need to be open to modifications of their original ideas.

NRA's SafeServ program helping Illinois operators navigate regulation changes

December 12, 2013

The National Restaurant Association and the Illinois Restaurant Association have joined together to educate foodservice operators throughout Illinois regarding…

Survey of small businesses shows continued concern over Obamacare costs

December 12, 2013

Small business owners are worried about the impact the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, will have on their business operations, according to a recent survey…

Fired Pie opens fourth unit in six months

December 12, 2013

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Fired Pie held a grand opening celebration this week for its fourth opening in North Scottsdale, just west of the 101 Freeway on…

Pizza Hut plans website upgrade in 2014

December 12, 2013

Pizza Hut today touted its digital milestones from 2013, including surpassing the $1 billion mark in digital sales. The company's website, PizzaHut.com…

Restaurant groups pen letter to Congress over corn ethanol proposal

December 11, 2013

A group of restaurant and foodservice organizations has signed a letter addressed to Congress this week, asking for the elimination of the corn ethanol mandate…

Pizza Hut delivery drivers sue franchisee for shorting pay

December 11, 2013

NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, has been sued by a group of Missouri pizza delivery drivers. According to the Kansas City Business Journal…

Villa Italian Kitchen expands outlet shopping center footprint

December 11, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has opened two Villa Italian Kitchen locations this month. They are located at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in…

Uncle Maddio's testing breakfast pizzas

December 11, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will test a breakfast menu at its Charlotte, N.C., location on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. The test will include free breakfast pizzas…

Papa John's narrows agency search down to four

December 11, 2013

After receiving requests from more than 60 agencies to participate in its agency review, Papa John's International has narrowed its search down to four…

A look at the top 2013 pizza menu trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Deep dish appeared on more menus, and 'healthy-halo' descriptors also increased.

Charitable collections – Taking Scrooge out of the picture

Make sure your cash collection container is equipped with a lock with a controlled key.

Fransmart launches private equity firm to fuel restaurant growth

December 10, 2013

Fransmart, the franchise development company that launched franchise programs for 5 Guys Burgers, Qdoba, Vapiano, Zpizza, Freshii and several other brands, has…

NYPD Pizza hosts holiday toy drive

December 10, 2013

NYPD Pizza will host a toy drive to benefit Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz. The toy drive will run through Dec. 24.