NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.

Domino's UK crowdsources for new pizza

December 4, 2012

The People's Pizza will be featured on Domino's Pizza UK menus in 2013. The pizza was created by 37-year-old Maria Tyrrell, who was the grand prize winner of a…

California Pizza Kitchen unveils reimaged brand prototype

December 4, 2012

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its new flagship restaurant at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Fla., this week. The opening showcased the brand's new store…

Obamacare comments hurt Papa John's reputation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 3, 2012

Anti-Obamacare comments from Papa John's CEO/founder John Schnatter, as well as a major Applebee's franchisee, appear to have driven down both chains' consumer…

Yum! Brands takes a hit after forecasting slide in China sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Shares drop 10 percent after the company updates its Q4 and 2013 growth.

Restaurant industry dominates year's 'PR disaster' list

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Five out of 10 2012 public relations nightmares were related to restaurants.

NRA Educational Foundation awards $3MM in scholarships

December 3, 2012

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today it achieved several major milestones in 2012, including awarding $3 million…

Chuck E. Cheese's offering gift card promotion for holidays

December 3, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese's is offering a special gift card promotion for the holiday season. From now through Dec. 31 while supplies last, Chuck E. Cheese's in-store…

Domino's brings back Global Day promo with 50-percent discount

December 3, 2012

For the second year, Domino's Pizza is marking Global Domino's Day, the company's largest one-day promotion. This year's event is Dec. 6, when 52 countries…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 40: Sbarro

December 3, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 40: Sbarro, Melville, N.Y.

5 features that frustrate restaurant website visitors

Every frustration that you eliminate from your restaurant's website removes a barrier that stops a visitor from becoming your customer.

New York's QSR employees return to work after wage protest

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

'Fast Food Forward' movement is growing slowly through volunteer, social media efforts.

PizzaRev continues SoCal expansion

November 30, 2012

Los Angeles-based PizzaRev will host a grand opening celebration Dec. 5 for its newest restaurant location in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Restaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales

November 30, 2012

Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…

Technomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013

November 30, 2012

Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:

Convenience stores positioned for foodservice growth

November 30, 2012

According to new research from Technomic, foodservice is a key area of opportunity for convenience stores. As revenues from gasoline and tobacco products fall…

Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate

November 29, 2012

Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.

$7 Coffee – Has Starbucks run out of ideas?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Why would anyone buy a $7 cup of black coffee? Why would Starbucks even think about selling $7 black coffee? Does Jimmy Kimmel's "taste test" outside a local…

Uncle Maddio's launches catering service

November 29, 2012

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has launched a catering operation with a broad menu to accommodate various gatherings.

SCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity

November 29, 2012

SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…