Straw Hat Pizza raising funds for Breast Cancer Foundation

September 28, 2011

In recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Pizza Month, Straw Hat Pizza will hold a month-long fundraiser at its units…

EPIC Programs Group launches pizza delivery insurance package

September 28, 2011

EPIC Programs Group, a managing underwriter and program administrator providing risk management and insurance solutions, has launched its newest program for…

Domino's UK gets a boost from gourmet line

September 28, 2011

Domino's Pizza launched its Artisan Pizza line earlier this week in the U.S.

Delivery driver dilemmas

Don't be afraid of the big, bad QR code

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

I don't see QR Codes fading into the realm of techno-gimmick anytime soon. A recent article in Print Solutions Magazine provides some compelling data that…

Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Mellow Mushroom footprint grows in N.C.

September 27, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has found plenty of success in North Carolina, and the brand continues to grow in the Tar Heel state, with an opening set for Oct.

New Straw Hat Pizza marketing campaign features Garfield

September 27, 2011

Straw Hat Pizza has licensed the famous Garfield cartoon character from creator Jim Davis and Paws Inc. as part of its new marketing campaign.

Report: Facebook activity up for restaurant brands

September 27, 2011

Facebook activity accelerated for many restaurant bands in September. A report from social media benchmarking/intelligence company Unmetric found that 15 top…

Clicks and cravings: How social media impacts food choices

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

There is no debate that social media and digital technologies have altered U.S. consumers' shopping behaviors and purchase decisions for foods and beverages.

Report: Customers tend to patronize independent restaurants over chains

September 26, 2011

Battling with low-operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be hit hard in these poor…

Domino's goes gourmet with launch of artisan pizza line

September 26, 2011

Domino's has launched what it calls its highest-quality line of pizzas yet. The new Artisan Pizza line includes Spinach & Feta, Italian Sausage &…

Chuck E. Cheese's names new chief marketing officer

September 26, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, has appointed Scott A. McDaniel as executive vice president, chief marketing officer.

Pizza Hut's Slice of Hope includes social gaming partnership

September 26, 2011

Pizza Hut has kicked off its "Share a Slice of Hope" effort as part of parent company Yum! Brands' participation in the World Hunger Relief campaign.

Four Pizzeria Uno units close in Virginia

September 26, 2011

Four Pizzeria Uno restaurants in Virginia operated by ADC Development Group have closed. Those units were located in Henrico County, Prince George County and…

WyckWyre.com integrates E-Verify hiring tools

September 26, 2011

WyckWyre.com, an online talent management solution provider, has integrated new recruitment systems that help restaurant employers manage I-9 verifications…

3 steps to successful seasonal hiring

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

Seasonal hiring strategy in three easy steps

Crude oil, gas prices plummet

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's Pizza hits a new 52-week high.

NRA seeking experts for show sessions

September 25, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting proposals for education sessions from individuals and organizations for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

Eagle Boys launches Prawn Skewers

September 25, 2011

Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia's second largest pizza maker, has added Prawn Skewers to the menu.