Papa Murphy's prototype created to redefine Take 'N Bake

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital menu boards are a key design feature in the brand's new store design.

Burnt ends BBQ: A potential QSR mega hit

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Some products have originated out of necessity and/or value-added qualities; BBQ burnt ends meets both.

Registration now open for free webinar on digital menu boards

September 19, 2013

Restaurants everywhere are converting their menu boards from static to digital with LCD displays. Whether it's the local coffee shop or the latest restaurant…

Empathica acquired by Mindshare Technologies

September 19, 2013

Mindshare Technologies, a provider of Voice of the Customer technologies, has acquired Empathica, a provider of social Customer Experience Management solutions.

Women's Foodservice Forum CEO dies unexpectedly

September 19, 2013

Fritzi Woods, president and CEO of the Women's Foodservice Forum, died unexpectedly Wednesday in Dallas.

Consumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites

September 19, 2013

According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…

Papa Murphy's text campaign yields 174-percent increase in business

September 19, 2013

A Papa Murphy's operator in Reno, Nev., reports that a recent mobile text messaging marketing campaign resulted in a 174-percent increase in normal business.

Beverage, dessert innovation to open Fast Casual Executive Summit

Attendees will learn how to create, launch and market dessert and beverages.

Domino's Smart Slice school lunch program grows 45 percent

September 18, 2013

Domino's Pizza'sSmart Slice school lunch program is now available at 45 percent more schools than last year. The program, which meets the recently updated USDA…

Lawsuit claims pizza exec stole secrets to start new chain

September 18, 2013

New York Pizzeria Inc. has filed a lawsuit claiming that a former vice president stole trade secrets to start a competing concept.

Franchisee optimism dampened by regulations, healthcare costs

September 18, 2013

The International Franchise Association has released results from the 3rd Quarter Franchise Forecast for 2013 and Annual Franchise Business Leader Survey. They…

Papa Murphy's ranks as top pizza brand among consumers

September 18, 2013

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management solutions, has released its pizza/pasta brand findings from the 2013 Quick Service Restaurant…

Pizza Hut UK launches cheeseburger crust

September 18, 2013

Pizza Hut UK has taken a page from the Pizza Hut Middle East system with this week's launch of its Cheeseburger Pizza. The pizza features a crust stuffed with…

LivingSocial extends deals, adds marketing tools for merchants

September 18, 2013

LivingSocial announced it is offering new, extended-length promotional options for local and national merchants. According to a press release, the new…

Chuck E. Cheese's signs first ever film sponsorship

September 18, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's, Reel FX and Relativity announced a partnership for the upcoming Thanksgiving animated comedy, "Free Birds." The announcement marks the pizza…

How negative word-of-mouth marketing can help your brand

Negative comments indicate brand passion that can be turned into engagement.

Revention enhances Kitchen Display System

September 17, 2013

Blaze Pizza franchisee adds fundraiser program for community groups

September 17, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened its newest location in Culver City, Calif., at the Culver Crossroads. To celebrate, the company is offering free pizzas to…

OLO builds executive team to scale operations

September 17, 2013

New York-based OLO, an m-commerce and e-commerce platform used by restaurant brands such as Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Cold Stone Creamery and Noodles…

MasterCard's Stand Up To Cancer campaign hits $4M goal

September 17, 2013

MasterCard announced it has reached its goal of raising $4 million for Stand Up To Cancer through its Dig In & Do Good campaign.