NRA 2011: Colin Powell’s keynote focuses on leadership, change

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 21, 2011

Retired general and former Secretary of State’s speech mixes humor with diplomacy.

NRA 2011: Oregon in Chicago highlights local bounty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 20, 2011

Oregon in Chicago has become an NRA Show tradition among attendees and continues to highlight the growing trend of traceability from farm to fork. Traceability…

Flippers Pizzeria unveils customer enhancement plans

May 19, 2011

Central Florida-based Flippers Pizzeria unveiled plans to enhance the customer dine-in experience, including restaurant upgrades and iPhone and mobile ordering…

Chuck E. Cheese gambling lawsuit dropped

May 19, 2011

The San Diego, Calif., mom who filed a lawsuit against Chuck E. Cheese's last week claiming the chain participates in illegal gambling activities has dropped…

Main Line Pizza’s mobile marketing boosts double-digit returns

May 19, 2011

Main Line Pizza, located in Wayne, Penn., has experienced double-digit boosts from its mobile marketing initiative launched a year ago.

New Pizza Inn unit sets sales record

May 19, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc.'s new Rocky Mount, N.C., location set a record for the biggest opening in company history with a sales increase of more than 60 percent in the…

Hungry Howie’s names head of strategic marketing

May 19, 2011

Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza has named Rob Elliott as its vice president of strategic marketing.

MICROS and VeriFone partner on NFC POS for hospitality

May 19, 2011

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of hardware and software solutions for the hospitality industry, and point of sale provider VeriFone Systems Inc., have…

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

Domino’s UK launches new Android app

May 18, 2011

Domino's Pizza UK has topped sales of £10 million through its mobile channels, the company announced this week. This growth is expected to continue with the…

Cono Italiano plans frozen line

May 18, 2011

Cono Italiano Inc. has announced a new agreement to purchase the necessary manufacturing equipment for the expansion of a frozen food product line to be…

Sbarro ends bankruptcy process, seeks buyers

May 18, 2011

It looks like New York-based Sbarro Inc. won't be receiving Chapter 11 protection, after all. The company announced that it has consensually terminated its…

Domino’s Pizza investor event set

May 18, 2011

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino's Pizza Inc. plans to present at the Morgan Stanley Retail Conference at 1 p.m. ET May 25.

Papa John’s named official pizza of Atlanta Motor Speedway

May 18, 2011

Papa John's has been named as the official and exclusive pizza of the Atlanta Motor Speedway and will have a large presence at the track's Labor Day NASCAR…

Pizza Hut launches Android, iPad apps

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 18, 2011

In a digital press conference held today, Pizza Hut has announced the launch of its new iPad and Android apps, adding to the company's already robust digital…

Sales relationships critical for successful catering program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Managers should focus on training, tracking tools, time management and effective strategies.

Pizza Hut fundraiser raises $40K for tornado relief

May 17, 2011

Pizza Hut has raised $40,416 to help assist victims of the communities impacted by the April Alabama tornadoes. Last week, every Pizza Hut restaurant in…

Pizza Hut UK offering free unlimited salads

May 17, 2011

In an attempt to boost a healthier image, Pizza Hut U.K. is now offering customers free unlimited salads whenever they buy a core meal.

Trending Now: The growth of see-through food

By Mindy Armstrong

Brand ambassadorship needs to be a top priority

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

How much can operators control experiences that diminish their store’s reputation?