Consumers redefining 'healthy eating' at restaurants

January 4, 2013

As consumers become more health conscious, their perceptions of what is considered "healthy eating" at restaurants are changing. According to new research from…

4 keys to increasing online ticket averages through suggestive selling

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

When the customer chooses to check out, it's a great opportunity to review their order and make a final suggestion for drinks, appetizers or desserts.

Papa John's offering BOGO pizza to loyalty members

January 3, 2013

Through Jan. 7, Papa John's is offering its Papa Rewards members a free pizza if they place another order of $12 or more.

Villa Enterprises eyes five new countries for expansion in 2013

January 3, 2013

As Villa Enterprises enters the New Year, a dozen new units are scheduled to open during the first quarter, and the company hopes to open concepts in five…

Domino's rewards customers who order through digital channels

January 3, 2013

Domino's Pizza is offering $5 in Domino's Dollars to any customer who orders two medium, two-topping pizzas for $5.99 each via the company's digital channels …

Tax agreement paves way for steady franchise growth

January 2, 2013

The International Franchise Association today applauded passage of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, a bipartisan agreement to avert the…

Fitch: Stable outlook for US fast casuals, QSRs

January 2, 2013

The credit outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry remains stable for 2013, as restaurants adjust operating and financial strategies to manage challenging…

Zpizza daring guests to go beyond pepperoni

January 2, 2013

In honor of National Pizza Week, Jan. 7-12, zpizza is launching a national campaign called "Dare to Go Beyond Pepperoni" that challenges pizza lovers to…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 31: Go Roma

January 2, 2013

Go Roma, located in the Chicago area, is an Italian fast casual restaurant that has been around since 2004. Its menu is loaded with gluten-free options. Jeff…

Snapfinger earns highest level of PCI compliance

December 31, 2012

ControlCase, provider of compliance, information security and risk management solutions, has certified restaurant food ordering and payment application…

NRA: Restaurant operators still uncertain about economy despite higher November same-store sales

December 31, 2012

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and customer traffic results, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose in November.…

Owner of Hawaii Taco Bells, Pizza Huts sells to PE firm

December 31, 2012

TD Food Group, which operates about 70 fast-food restaurants throughout Hawaii, is now under the ownership of the private equity firm, Nimes Capital. TD's…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 32: Monical's

December 31, 2012

Bradley, Ill.-based Monical's Pizza is famous for its unique thin crust pizza, which has spices blended into the crust and is cut into small squares. The…

Dessert destinations: An opportunity for fast casual or only QSRs?

Fast casuals should do what they do best to conquer the dessert market — customize.

Restaurants should look to mobile payments for competitive edge

December 28, 2012

Electronic Commerce International, a provider of credit card processing for small business, has predicted that 2013 will be another big year for mobile…

Frozen pizza segment takes a hit as consumers return to restaurants

December 28, 2012

According to new research from IBISWorld, the frozen pizza production industry experienced solid revenue growth during the recession, but struggled in 2011 and…

7-Eleven adds fresh food, aims at QSR segment

December 28, 2012

C-stores have been stepping up their foodservice offerings in recent years, increasing the competitive pressure on the quick-service segment in particular. And…

Minimum wage set to rise in 10 states in 2013

December 28, 2012

Although it's far short of the $15 hourly pay many employees in New York and other cities have been protesting for lately, the minimum wage will rise in 201…

Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness

December 28, 2012

SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…

Pizza vending machine garners top readership in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Other popular pizza stories focused on marketing, controversy and culinary trends.