PDQ POS goes mobile

December 14, 2010

Signature Systems Inc., the maker of the PDQ POS system, has recently released PDQ Mobile, a point of sale mobile-reporting solution that sends restaurant…

Oh, Canada! Foodservice industry up north outpacing U.S.

December 14, 2010

Restaurant chains are spreading throughout Canada faster than they are in the U.S. According to a study by Technomic, the Canadian restaurant industry has…

To buy or to build: A very good question

If you're planning to open a restaurant, the option of buying or building each have their own set of pros and cons. Here's what you should consider.

Pizza Fusion Ridgewood offering anniversary deal

December 13, 2010

Pizza Fusion Ridgewood, located in Ridgewood, N.J., is celebrating its 2-year anniversary by giving customers a lower-priced pizza.

CPK’s international footprint grows

December 13, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its third location in Dubai with franchise partner Gourmet Gulf Company.

Food and drink tickets more expensive in 2010

December 13, 2010

Although Americans' wallets may feel thinner because of the recession, consumers are apparently willing to spend almost a dollar more on lunch. New research…

Hipcricket achieves breaking sales with industry campaigns

December 13, 2010

Mobile marketing and advertising firm Hipcricket has announced the company's achievement in record sales and its development and implementation of twice as…

Cheese prices continue to fall

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

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Unemployment hampers restaurant recovery, but volumes gain slight edge

December 12, 2010

With continued high unemployment across the U.S., restaurant traffic remained down 1 percent in the third calendar quarter of 2010; however, positive signs…

Food Safety Summit to tackle government regulations

December 12, 2010

The 2011 Food Safety Summit is April 19-21 in Washington, DC. Registration for the event is now open with early bird discounts available.

Canadian company unloads big chunk of its Yum! units

December 12, 2010

A Canadian franchisee is in the process of selling all of its 232 Yum! Brands restaurants in Ontario and British Columbia. The Priszm Income Fund operates most…

Upper Crust under investigation again

December 12, 2010

The Massachusetts attorney general’s office is investigating the Upper Crust pizza chain for potentially violating the state’s minimum wage laws. According to…

Pizza Inn adds Arkansas unit

December 9, 2010

Less than a week after announcing a new unit in Lewisville, Texas, Pizza Inn has opened another location a bit north, in Blytheville, Ark.

Japanese get a slice of BK’s Pizza Burger

December 9, 2010

In September, New Yorkers got their first taste of Burger King’s Pizza Burger, served at the company’s Whopper Bar in Times Square.

Papa John’s names new member of executive team

December 9, 2010

Tony Thompson has been promoted to an executive vice president role at Papa John’s International Inc. In his new position, he will oversee the company’s North…

Naked Pizza set for Cincy, Dubai

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 9, 2010

One of Cincinnati’s swankiest neighborhoods is about to get a Naked Pizza restaurant.According to Cincinnati’s Business Courier, rumors are floating about the…

Domino's celebrates the big 5-0

December 8, 2010

After a Las Vegas party and a special investor event to mark the milestone, Domino's Pizza officially celebrates its 50th birthday today.

Libretto’s Pizzeria to open in Jacksonville, Fla.

December 8, 2010

Libretto's Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen is set to open this weekend in Jacksonville, Fla., adjacent to St. Johns Town Center in The Markets at Town Center.

Pizza Hut India adds Four Season Wines to the menu

December 8, 2010

Pizza Hut India, which named the "Most Trusted Brand" in the country,  has introduced Four Seasons Wines to its menu.

Domino’s Franchisee breaks speed record

December 8, 2010

Talk about speedy delivery: Brian Edler, a Domino’s Pizza franchisee in Findlay, Ohio, can officially create a pizza faster than anyone else in the world.