When two become one: Corporate Safe Specialists merges with Fire King

May 3, 2011

Corporate Safe Specialists Inc., a Posen, Ill.-based provider of cash-management products and services has merged with its portfolio company, FKI Security…

Webinar to address benefits of cause marketing

May 2, 2011

Cause marketing is a trend taking over the restaurant industry as chains and independent operators alike are focusing more on their local communities.

Papa John’s International franchisee goes public

May 2, 2011

WorldWide Papa's Plc., the exclusive area developer of Papa John's restaurants in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region of Russia, is now listed on the…

Make the connection to better food cost

As an industry, we are facing the continuous rise of commodities that adversely affect our businesses. The rising price in grains and feed affect the price of…

Domino’s hits new 52-week high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices show no mercy.

Burke Corp. offers social media tips

May 1, 2011

Iowa-based Burke Corporation, which supplies fully cooked meat products and pizza toppings, has rolled out a downloadable brochure for operators with tips on…

Domino’s announces earnings call

May 1, 2011

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino's Pizza Inc. will hold its first quarter 2011 earnings conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern May 5.

Fast Casual publishes Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage

May 1, 2011

FastCasual.com has announced the publication of its "Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage" report, a 109-page research document…

Rising food costs are a manageable challenge

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Record industry sales in March indicate a continued need for consumer focus.

NPC International reports drop in sales

April 28, 2011

Kansas-based NPC International, the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, reported results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 29. The results included a…

Straw Hat Pizza celebrating heroes in May

April 28, 2011

California-based Straw Hat Pizza is sponsoring "Honor Our Heroes Month" throughout May to recognize members of the Armed Forces, law enforcement, firefighters…

NRA: Restaurant same-store gains strongest since ‘07

April 28, 2011

Bolstered by solid improvements in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the outlook for the restaurant industry continued to strengthen in March…

Webinar to discuss emerging trends in foodservice

April 28, 2011

Empathica and FastCasual.com will present a roundtable webinar May 12 discussing the five emerging foodservice industry trends. The webinar, "Emerging Trends…

Pizza Patrón shifts marketing focus

April 27, 2011

Pizza Patrón has long targeted an older, Spanish-speaking demographic for its advertising campaigns. But now the chain is broadening its message to reflect…

Domino’s Australia names new AOR

April 27, 2011

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited, Australia's largest pizza company, has named BMF as its new creative advertising agency to lead accounts in the Australian…

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

10 popular gluten-free menu ideas

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…

Toppers Pizza seeking multi-unit franchisees for growth

April 26, 2011

Whitewater, Wisc.-based Toppers Pizza is hoping to open 22 new locations by 2013 and is seeking multi-unit franchisees to help with this plan.

Mellow Mushroom hits Gatlinburg

April 26, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open a new unit in Gatlinburg, Tenn., on May 2. The restaurant is located in the Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, at the…

Domino’s UK celebrating William and Kate

April 26, 2011

Domino's Pizza UK has jumped on the Royal Wedding bandwagon. As Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare to exchange vows April 29, Domino's will celebrate by…