Papa Murphy's marks 1,400-unit milestone

December 4, 2013

Papa Murphy's this week announced its 1,400th location opening and first CREATE store in the Phoenix market.

Value menu push in burger QSR segment benefitting pizza concepts

December 4, 2013

As the quick-service burger and Mexican sectors continue to revamp their value menus, consumers seem to be increasingly choosing pizza instead. According to…

The case against case shoppers

The philosophy is simple: Price does not drive quality.

Local, healthy top the NRA's 2014 menu forecast

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free, non-wheat themes jump on the prediction list for the New Year.

NRAEF celebrates financial support from Sodexo

December 3, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that it received a $100,000 contribution from Sodexo Inc. in support of the foundation's…

Millennials driving premium alcohol demand

December 3, 2013

Premium adult beverages are providing momentum to the on-premise channel despite cautious consumers, according to new research from Technomic. Higher-priced…

Campbell's culinary experts predict 2014 food trends

December 3, 2013

Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the food trends to watch for in 2014 as identified by Campbell's Culinary & Baking…

Pizza Pizza introduces hybrid loyalty and gift card program

December 3, 2013

Pizza Pizza has launched its "Club 11-11" loyalty program, which offers a hybrid loyalty and gift card, according to the company.

Fitch: Stable credit outlook for U.S. restaurants in 2014

December 3, 2013

The credit outlook for U.S. restaurants should be mostly stable in 2014, despite some weak industry fundamentals, according to a new report published by Fitch…

Avtec product specialist elected FCSI Allied Representative to The America's Board of Trustees

December 3, 2013

Eric Von Kaenel has been elected as FCSI's Allied Representative to The America's Board of Trustees, as recently announced by FCSI Chair Jim Petersen. Von…

Yum! Brands expects strong recovery in 2014

December 3, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc. reconfirmed its full-year 2013 EPS forecast of high-single to low double-digit decline versus the prior year, excluding special items.

WyckWyre intros new online dashboard for hospitality hiring

December 3, 2013

WyckWyre, a food and hospitality-specific online hiring system, announced the release of its new V3 system, a platform that the company said gives clients a…

Gas prices stable heading into holiday shopping season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices remain under $7 for a second week.

Uncle Maddio's baking up cookies for charity

December 2, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is showing the love to customers — and dozens of local charity partners — with its new fresh-baked "Love Cookies." As part of the…

GoWaiter.com delivering to Fayetteville, N.C.

December 2, 2013

GoWaiter.com, a growing restaurant delivery and catering business, will soon open for service in Fayetteville, N.C., according to a company press release.

Restaurant operators bullish about sales growth

December 2, 2013

Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Restaurant employee strikes expected in 100 cities this week

December 2, 2013

A year after Fast Food Forward held its first employee strike, workers in 100 cities are planning to walk off their jobs Dec. 5. The initial strike took place…

Pie Five holiday dessert now available

December 2, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. chef Andy Wittman has introduced the brand's new, holiday-themed, limited-time dessert: the peppermint brownie.

Domino's kicks off weeklong half-off promotion

December 2, 2013

Domino's Pizza today kicked off its Global Domino's Week, featuring 50-percent off menu-priced pizza in 42 countries. The third annual promotion is held via…

Detroit Style Pizza Co. extends pizza tours for kids

December 2, 2013

Detroit Style Pizza Co. announced its pizza tours for kids will now be held at its new Roseville, Mich., location. Developed by founder and World Champion…