Restaurant operators remain optimistic about sales growth

July 31, 2013

As a result of positive sales and traffic and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…

Royal baby birth provides boon to UK pizza business

July 31, 2013

Apparently the British crave pizza while waiting for the arrival of the heir to the throne. Last week, when Prince William and Kate went into labor, Domino's…

U.S. restaurant count up 0.5 percent over last year

July 31, 2013

There were 3,045 more restaurants in the U.S. in Spring 2013 than there were in Spring 2012, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…

NRA offering new allergen awareness program for restaurateurs

July 31, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced the launch of ServSafe Allergens Online Course, a new online training course from the creators of the ServSafe…

CiCi's Pizza hosting Special Olympics fundraiser

July 31, 2013

In August, seven CiCi's Pizza locations in Georgia will raise money for the state's Special Olympics program. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, guests can…

Summit gathers most foodservice women leaders ever

July 30, 2013

The Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) kicked off its 11th Annual Executive Summit at the JW Marriott Chicago this week.

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.