Starbucks and King County Menu Labeling study food for thought: Consumers who opt for low-calorie items spend the same

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The menu label study showed a 6 percent overall decrease in calories per transaction, but profits did not decrease.

Hobart offers 0-percent financing on foodservice equipment

July 10, 2013

Hobart, a manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, today announced that 0-percent financing is now available on all its equipment through Dec. 31. The…

Customer service expert scheduled to speak at Int'l Pizza Expo

July 10, 2013

Customer service consultant, speaker and author Micah Solomon will speak at the International Pizza Expo, March 24-26, 2014, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Marco's Pizza launches new franchise development website

July 10, 2013

Marco's Pizza has launched a new franchising website, MarcosFranchising.com, which offers content about Marco's products, finances, operations, interviews with…

Domino's Australia adds online features to speed up ordering process

July 10, 2013

Domino's Pizza Enterprises, the chain's operator in Australia, has transformed its online ordering website to make it quicker and easier for customers to order.

Chuck E. Cheese's strengthens ties with mom blogger community

July 10, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's will make its third appearance at the annual BlogHer Conference in Chicago, July 25-27, to unveil a preview of its new line of birthday party…

'Off-the shelf' Internet commercials now available for restaurants

July 10, 2013

Internet commercial provider IMercials.biz has launched "off the shelf" commercials to help restaurants promote their businesses.

PizzaMarketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers Trends, No. 4: Economy

July 10, 2013

Editor's note: The following information is part of a countdown recap from the inaugural Top 100 Movers and Shakers publication. It was published in the spring…

Jim Mizes takes the reins at Blaze

July 9, 2013

Jim Mizes is now the president and COO of Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza and is responsible for leading the ongoing national expansion of the chain.

Free webinar will unlock secrets behind solid mobile marketing

July 9, 2013

Although more customers than ever have smartphones, getting their attention is tough, and getting them to love your brand is a lot tougher. Restaurant…

CiCi's expanding to Cali

July 9, 2013

CiCi's Pizza will open 16 new restaurants in Southern California over the next five years, according to a company press release. Executives with the company…

Survey: Restaurant salaries on the rise

July 9, 2013

Salaries for restaurant hourly and corporate positions are on the rise, according to the 2013 Corporate Compensation and Benefits survey conducted by People…

Mellow Mushroom taps Quickcue to manage front-of-house

July 9, 2013

Mellow Mushroom has partnered with Quickcue to upgrade the guest experience, according to a company press release. The platform includes waitlist, text…

Pizza Factory joins APC

July 9, 2013

Pizza Factory, a 112-store pizza chain, has joined the American Pizza Community. The APC, formed in 2010 to represent 20,000 pizzerias and 400,000 team…

The great tip debate: Who gets what

The Starbucks tip-pooling case will likely affect other businesses.

NOLA Domino's hiring 150 new workers

July 8, 2013

 Domino's Pizza is looking to hire more than 150 new employees across more than 40 stores in the New Orleans area. All the positions are for delivery drivers…

Restaurants without cashiers: The Golden Gate effect

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

When the Golden Gate Bridge added technology-enabled toll transactions in March 2013, it was certainly an end to an era of toll takers, tollbooth and drivers…

Wheat prices drop to lowest point of the year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Three pizza companies marked July 4 with a bang.

FastCasual.com wants YOU

July 8, 2013

There's still time for restaurant operators to weigh in on industry trends and how they manage and operate their businesses. FastCasual.com is gathering data…

Your Pie founder: Americans are tired of big pizza companies

Drew French hopes to take his 18-unit fast casual pizza concept national brand in the next two to five years and global within 10 years.