Want to reduce operational costs and waste? Start in the restroom

Paper towels can be costly, messy and environmentally unfriendly.

Natural gas prices reach 18-month high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chuck E. Cheese stock gets a boost from augmented reality mobile app launch.

Future of Payments: ATM & Mobile Executive Summit 2013

An intriguing dynamic is playing out in the payments landscape: The demand for both cash and mobile financial services is increasing concurrently. Mobile…

First Pie Five Pizza Co. franchise location to open this month

April 1, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. today announced its first franchised location is scheduled to open this month in Holladay, Utah, near Salt Lake City. It will be operated by…

Little Caesars adds Detroit-style deep dish pizza to the menu

April 1, 2013

Over the weekend, Little Caesars Pizza took to its social media channels to introduce its new "Deep! Deep!" Dish pizza. Some fans questioned the chain's timing…

Cintas' Battle of the Bowls restroom competition is back

April 1, 2013

Cintas Corporation is now accepting nominations for its annual America’s Best Restroom Contest, where the “Top 10 places to go—when you’ve got to go” are…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 6: Little Caesars

April 1, 2013

Little Caesars – known for its "Pizza!Pizza!" tagline, its Crazy Bread and its Hot-N-Ready line – has been around since 1959, and the brand is now poised to…

Why mid-size and emerging chains should consider group purchasing to cut costs

Being a member of a GMO can help restaurants remain profitable in the face of surging commodity costs.

Papa John's brings Texas Rangers promotion back for third year

March 29, 2013

Papa John's will once again offer its Rangers7 promotion this year, its third year. The campaign offers 50-percent off for fans ordering any day after the…

Domino's UK appoints new marketing leader

March 29, 2013

Jane Walker has joined Domino's UK as head of Marketing. She will oversee the national and local store marketing teams to help position the brand for long-term…

Mean Green Cleaner gets 'meaner'

March 29, 2013

Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser has doubled the amount of Chelating Agent in its formula, a blend of biodegradable detergents, just time…

Operator Innovations Awards focused on technology, sustainability

March 29, 2013

An independent panel of foodservice operators from the across the industry has selected the finalists for the 2013 Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists…

Action Systems adds iPad to POS software portfolio

March 29, 2013

Action Systems Inc., makers of the Restaurant Manager Point-of-Sale System and mobile POS solutions for restaurants, has added v18 software capabilities for…

NRA: RPI falls below 100, but operators 'remain optimistic about sales growth'

March 29, 2013

Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) slipped…

Greco resigns as Sbarro CEO; replaced by former Wendy's president

March 28, 2013

Sbarro announced today that current Board Chairman J. David Karam has assumed the additional duties of CEO. He replaces Jim Greco, who resigned from the…

Majority Whip among NRA's Public Affairs Conference speakers

March 28, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's 27th Annual Public Affairs Conference, in Washington, D.C., April 17-18, will feature Congressman Kevin McCarthy…

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen promotes pasta dishes

March 28, 2013

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen has launched an in-store food promotion, "Pasta...Ahh," celebrating classic Italian pastas as well as the debut of Lasagna…

Why restaurants must unite IT, Marketing departments to win customers

Close-knit teaming at all levels is paramount for digital excellence and a healthy return on those technology investments.

Has the pizza segment responded to demand for healthier options?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Launches during Q1 feature unique veggie toppings and 'health-halo' descriptors.

Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth

March 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…