Restaurant chains get into the Olympic spirit

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands using Facebook to offer promotions, engage fans.

What pizza operators can learn from Burger King's social media crisis

It is now critical to have a well-defined social media policy in place.

Pizza museum set to open in August

July 27, 2012

A new museum-restaurant devoted entirely to pizza is set to open next month in Philadelphia.

Rosati's Pizza's asks Facebook fans to come up with new recipe

July 27, 2012

Rosati's Pizza's head chef, Joe Fiore, is challenging the brand's Facebook fans to create and name an original pizza in honor of National Pizza Month in…

Spread of hours in New York

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

Are you familiar with the regulation regarding the spread of hours in New York? It applies to virtually every restaurant in the state and failure to adhere to…

Papa John's launches chicken parmesan LTO

July 26, 2012

Papa John's has rolled out its new Chicken Parmesan pizza nationwide this week.

Domino's Franchisee Association partners with SUTUS

July 26, 2012

SUTUS Inc., a technology specialist for the pizza franchise industry, announced that it has partnered with the Domino's Franchisee Association (DFA) to help…

Local Store Marketing University to participate in Calif. foodservice expo

July 26, 2012

Duke Marketing LLC has announced that LSM-U, Local Store Marketing University, an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer's ability to…

Pi Pizzeria retires food truck to focus on traditional business

July 26, 2012

St. Louis-based Pi Pizzeria will shut down its food truck business – Pi on the Spot – July 31 to focus solely on its traditional brick-and-mortar business.

How does a restaurant pop the question?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Engaged employees can increase revenue per interaction, improve repeat business and ensure customer advocacy.

Gatti's Pizza introduces gluten-free offerings

July 25, 2012

On July 31, Gatti's Pizza will offer guests one free 12-inch medium three-topping gluten-free pizza. This one day event kicks off the launch of gluten-free…

Detroit Style Pizza Co. launches Facebook sweepstakes

July 25, 2012

Detroit Style Pizza Co. has launched its new "Spread The Pizza Revolution" Facebook Sweepstakes.

American Pizza Community endorses new menu labeling bill

July 25, 2012

The American Pizza Community has announced support for bipartisan legislation introduced to Congress Tuesday. The Common Sense Nutrition Labeling Bill …

ONOSYS recognizes chains for online ordering sales growth

July 25, 2012

ONOSYS, a LivingSocial company, has announced the winners of its 2012 Spark Awards. In its second year, the Spark Awards honor ONOSYS' clients for outstanding…

Pizza Hut franchisee offers payroll debit cards for staff

July 25, 2012

TFG Card Solutions has provided the employees at JGJ Management's nine Pizza Hut franchises with payroll debit cards. The cards allow unbanked employees to…

Consumer visit and spending gains buoy restaurant count increases

July 24, 2012

With U.S. restaurant visits and consumer spending increasing after a recessionary slump, the restaurant industry posted a 0.5 percent gain in restaurant counts…

Nat'l Restaurant Assoc. to NY Health Board: Beverage ban ineffective

July 24, 2012

New York’s proposed beverage ban is a misguided and ineffective tactic against obesity and unfairly targets the restaurant industry, a leading job creator in…

Domino's international momentum continues

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Low number of closures in the U.S. is the result of improved store economics.

Noble Roman's to open standalone take-n-bake prototype

July 24, 2012

Noble Roman's Inc., the Indianapolis-based franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, has announced that it signed an agreement for a…

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza offering relief from the heat

July 24, 2012

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza's five greater Kansas City, Mo., locations are offering a "Crummy Weather Voucher" good for 20 percent off dinner now through Thursday.