NYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

July 30, 2013

New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.

Texas employee named Domino's Pizza Manager of the Year

July 30, 2013

Domino's Pizza has named Corey McKanna as its U.S. Manager of the Year. McKanna was recognized with the title at a recent Domino's awards ceremony.

Is Papa Murphy's ready to go public?

July 30, 2013

Take-and-bake chain Papa Murphy's may soon be part of the stock market. Sources told Reuters this week that the Washington-based company is "close to selecting…

Lawsuit filed against Domino's franchisee over delivery driver wages

July 30, 2013

The law firms Heninger Garrison Davis LLC, Paul McInnes LLP and Weinhaus & Potashnick have filed a lawsuit against RPM Pizza LLC, a franchisee of 13…

Cintas releases customizable restroom collection for restaurants

July 30, 2013

To help restaurants promote their brand image, Cintas Corporation has introduced its new Signature Series, a line of customizable, designer restroom dispensers…

WyckWyre customer referrals up nearly 50 percent in 2013

July 30, 2013

WyckWyre, a provider of customizable applicant tracking systems for the food and hospitality industry, has announced it has experienced a 46-percent growth…

Technomic: Is 'made-to-order pizza 'the next 'better burger?'

July 30, 2013

The fast casual segment has already launched numerous winning concepts, from the so-called "better burger" chains to build-your-own salad restaurants. And…

SOLOS Pizza Café now offering investment opportunities for franchisees

July 30, 2013

Minnetonka, Minn.-based SOLOS Pizza Café Franchising LLC plans to expand upon the three Solos Pizza Café restaurants operated by its affiliate, and is now…

Pizza Hut franchisee closes acquisition of 13 more Wendy's

July 30, 2013

A week after completing its acquisition of 24 Wendy's restaurants, Pizza Hut's largest franchisee NPC International has closed on 13 more units.

Burke names new quality assurance leader

July 30, 2013

Burke Corporation has announced that Amanda Lockhart will be director of Quality Assurance and Technical Services. Lockhart joins the Burke team to oversee…

Mobile queuing solution provider acquires Textaurant Corporation

July 29, 2013

QLess, Inc., a mobile queuing solution provider helping companies replace physical lines with virtual queues, has announced its acquisition of the assets of…

Truly Organic Pizza's second location planned for Florida Gulf Coast campus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 29, 2013

Truly Organic Pizza is set to open its second location by Aug. 19 on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Fla.

New Lavu iPad POS created for food truck segment

July 26, 2013

Lavu Inc. has introduced an iPad point-of-sale system with features and solutions specifically designed to meet the mobile foodservice business, including food…

Report: Pork market expected to improve

July 26, 2013

Rabobank has published a new report on the global pork industry, forecasting an improved market, but later and with lower prices than previously expected.

Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31

July 26, 2013

CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.

Blaze Pizza signs agreements for 4 more markets

July 25, 2013

Blaze Pizza, a fast casual, build-your-own pizza concept,  has signed agreements with four separate franchise groups to develop a total of 31 restaurant…

Barro's Pizza extends contract with agency of record

July 25, 2013

Arizona-based Barro's Pizza has extended its agency of record relationship with Zion & Zion for an additional 30 months.

Number of restaurant operators seeking capital jumps 40% since 2012

July 25, 2013

Thirty-nine percent more restaurant owners have sought capital for their businesses this year compared to last year, according to a new analysis from Capital…

European firm expresses interest in franchising Papa John's, DQ in China

July 25, 2013

EQT Partners, a European-based private equity firm, has expressed interest in purchasing a stake in a company that owns Dairy Queen and Papa John's franchises…

NRA's Marketing Executives Group conference shrinks to 24-Hour Powwow

July 25, 2013

With so many topics and so little time, the National Restaurant Association's Marketing Executives Group (MEG) will host a new 24-hour format for its fall…