Mobile payments a hot topic at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant operators will learn how and why to embrace mobile payments.

Burrissimo to open 2nd location

September 12, 2013

Burrissimo Fast Fresh Italian, a fast casual newcomer that introduced its Italian Burrito to Orange County, Calif., diners late last year, will open its second…

Blaze Pizza opening 8 Southern Cal units

September 12, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a built-to-order artisanal pizza brand, today announced that it will open eight new restaurants in Southern California in the coming…

Yum! Brands honored for contribution to the arts

September 12, 2013

Nonprofit organization Americans for the Arts has announced the "best businesses partnering with the arts in America" for 2013. Among the honorees is…

North Carolina pizzeria named a top 25 kid-friendly restaurant

September 12, 2013

Restaurant.com has released its list of the Top 25 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in the U.S.

NRA selects sustainability advisory council

September 12, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has named members of the Conserve Sustainability Advisory Council to help restaurateurs become more resource-efficient…

Applications now accepted for 2014 Kitchen Innovation Awards

September 12, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the Kitchen Innovations Awards for 2014. Now celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the…

Mazzio's joins effort to end childhood hunger

September 12, 2013

Throughout September, Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery invites guests to help raise funds to end childhood hunger in America. Guests can donate $2 to…

Restaurants beef up mobile investments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A solid mobile presence — one that adds to the guest experience — is how brands will maintain relevancy.

Lou Malnati's leverages Chase's 'Main Street' financing program

September 11, 2013

This week, Chase launched Mission Main Street, a multimedia advertising and lending campaign that focuses on success stories from a business owner's…

MOD Pizza names VP of Strategic Partnerships

September 11, 2013

Seattle-based MOD Pizza has named John Dikos, CFE, as its new vice president, Strategic Partnerships. Dikos comes to MOD Pizza from Qdoba Mexican Grill, where…

5 ways technology is transforming dining experiences in the UK

September 11, 2013

PaymentSense, a United Kingdom-based card payment and EPoS provider, has compiled a list of some of the ways technology is being used to keep restaurant…

Former Qdoba exec selected to lead Project Pie development

September 11, 2013

California-based Project Pie has named former Qdoba executive Todd Owen as its vice president of Franchise Development, a position designed to drive continued…

Download free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

September 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this webinar — "5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than…

5 things wrong with your mobile website

It will make a huge impact if you convert your menu out of the pdf format on your mobile site.

Optimize distribution costs (Part II)

The best way to reduce cost is to commit to a distributor, negotiate directly and join a GPO.

Average wheat prices plummet

Gas prices temper after a week on the rise from Syria crisis fears.

Pizza Hut selects new creative agency amidst lagging sales

September 9, 2013

Pizza Hut has chosen McGarry Bowen as its new creative agency, according to Ad Age. The chain launched a review in June amidst lagging sales blamed, in part…

Stevi B's Pizza adds to new thin crust lineup

September 9, 2013

Stevi B's Pizza has added a new Chicken Pesto thin crust pizza to the menu, as a part of its commitment to offer healthier options to customers. The Chicken…

Boombozz Pizza marks anniversary with 15-cent pizzas

September 9, 2013

Louisville, Ky.-based Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse is marking its 15th anniversary by offering large pizzas for 15 cents throughout September to guests who…