Franchising industry shows improvement in January

February 20, 2013

The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the U.S. franchising industry, increased by 0.7 percent in January as nearly all…

NRA's Public Affairs Conference set for April

February 20, 2013

An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington, D.C., April 17-18 for the National Restaurant Association's 27th annual…

N.C. Papa John's units raising money for juvenile diabetes

February 20, 2013

All Papa John's locations throughout North Carolina are offering 30-percent discounts for online orders now through Feb. 24. Ten percent of proceeds from the…

Domino's Pizza sets fundraising record for St. Jude's

February 20, 2013

Domino's Pizza raised more than $3.5 million for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during its 2012 St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. This year's…

Annual CiCi's Pizza Throwdown showcases employees' skills

February 20, 2013

Angel Roldan of the Garland, Texas, CiCi's Pizza restaurant on North Jupiter Road, has been named the winner of CiCi's third annual Pizza Throwdown event.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 17: Mellow Mushroom

February 20, 2013

Atlanta-based Mellow Mushroom got its start in 1974 when three college students opened the first unit near the campus of Georgia Tech. There are now 120-plus…

EarthLink, ANX launch managed PCI compliance solution

February 20, 2013

EarthLink Inc., an IT and communications provider, and ANXeBusiness Corp., a provider of compliance solutions, have partnered to launch a PCI Compliance…

Free webinar: Is your mobile app making you more money?

February 19, 2013

Mobile apps can be used to reduce costs and increase revenues while delivering insight into how customers behave, but just having any mobile app isn't enough.

NAPICS '13: State of the pizza segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Although it's currently on the upswing, it is likely to take the restaurant industry until 2020 to reach pre-Recession growth levels.

Video: MMF adds security feature to cash registers

February 19, 2013

MMF recently rolled out a new Advantage line for cash registers that includes extra storage for coin rolls and other iteams, and a hidden compartment for…

Video: Direct Source introduces Hardware-as-a-Service plan

February 19, 2013

With tablet and mobile technology constantly changing, retail and restaurant operators face a risk in their investments, as five years from now, their…

Papa John's introduces specialty steak and cheese pizza

February 19, 2013

While many operators are promoting non-beef items because of rising prices, Papa John's is bucking the trend with its new steak and cheese pizza.

Domino's UK introduces Jalapeño Twisted Dough Balls

February 19, 2013

Along with its new hot dog-stuffed crust introduced this week, Domino's UK has also rolled out a new side order — the Jalapeño Twisted Dough Balls.

Video: Star's new mobile printer helps with line busting

February 19, 2013

Star's Jon Levin explained to Cherryh Butler, editor of Fastcasual.com, how its new series of mobile printers can help restaurant staff quickly checkout and…

Video: Restaurants can use Elo's new tablet to speed up operations

February 19, 2013

Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City.

Video: Expert on Millennials shares tips on how to reach them

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials want to co-create your product and share it with their friends.

The minimum wage debate

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

When government policies lead to reduced employment and motivation, everyone loses.

How mobile can drive profits and differentiate your brand

According to a University of Chicago study, customers accelerate their purchase frequency by 20 percent when they're close to earning a reward, and they…

Crude oil prices rise 10 percent in two months

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Unanticipated refinery maintenance and higher demand are also driving up the cost of fuel.

Manager's Red Book technology suite goes online

February 18, 2013

Red Book Solutions announced today at the International Franchise Association Convention in Las Vegas that, as part of the new technology suite brought…