Cornell Study: QSR and fast casual making best use of online ordering

March 22, 2011

A Cornell University analysis of the electronic ordering practices of the top 326 U.S.-based restaurant chains finds that fast casual and quick service…

Chuck E. Cheese’s wages war against germs

March 22, 2011

To combat germs that tend to zero in on kids, Chuck E. Cheese’s has partnered with Purell to provide guests with complimentary hand-sanitation stations…

Stonefire Grill rolls out ‘Healthy Alternatives’ line

March 22, 2011

Southern California-based Stonefire Grill has launched a “Healthy Alternatives” menu that features entrée salads, pizzas, salmon and chicken dishes with fewer…

Papa John’s taps Radware to boost online solution

March 22, 2011

With the objective of increasing its online business performance, Papa John’s has integrated Radware’s AppDirector, LinkProof and DefensePro software…

Domino’s ‘Turnaround’ campaign earns Ogilvy Award

March 22, 2011

Domino’s new pizza and complementing ad campaign not only boosted the company’s sales in 2010, it also earned the company an Advertising Research Foundation…

NPD: Calorie counts on menus unlikely to change ordering patterns

March 21, 2011

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) readies to submit its proposed regulations for the federal menu labeling law by the March 23, 2011 deadline, the…

Domino’s expands in Northern Ireland

March 21, 2011

Domino’s Pizza has opened three new stores in Larne, Armagh and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.

Papa Gino’s Pizzeria deploys PeopleMatter's hiring software

March 21, 2011

Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, headquartered in Dedham, Mass., has deployed PeopleMatter's HIRE to its more than 280 restaurants throughout New England.

Fresh & Easy launches Italian Gourmet Pizza line

March 21, 2011

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, based in El Segundo, Calif., has expanded its Gourmet offerings with a new line of handcrafted frozen artisan pizzas from…

U.S. Craft Brewers reports double-digit growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 21, 2011

The Brewers Association, which is based in Boulder, Colo., and represents a majority of U.S. brewing companies, released 2010 data on the U.S. craft brewing…

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria plans fast casual burger concept

March 20, 2011

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced its current expansion plans that call for new locations in Dallas, West Palm Beach, Fla., and various other sites.

Yum! Canada taps new media agency

March 20, 2011

Yum! Restaurants Canada has assigned its $25 million traditional and digital media planning/buying duties to MediaCom Canada.

Greenopia ranks top green restaurant chains

March 20, 2011

Greenopia, which researches eco-friendly retailers, services and organizations, has recently named its most sustainable restaurant chains.

Yum! Brands units remain closed in Japan

March 17, 2011

Of Yum! Brands’ 1,530 units in Japan, 150 remain closed after last week’s earthquake/tsunami.

NRA, Georgia-Pacific Professional to develop recycling best practices

March 17, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced that it will work with Georgia-Pacific Professional to identify best practices in the areas of recycling and…

MonkeyMedia Software CEO to host catering education webinar series

March 17, 2011

Erle Dardick, CEO of MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced…

Gluten-free concept added to 14 units

March 17, 2011

Boulder, Colo.-based Nick-N-Willy’s will incorporate Gluten-Free Bistro products into 14 more of its locations.

Australian Domino’s profits up 16.9 percent

March 16, 2011

Domino’s Pizza had one of its most successful domestic years in 2010. It also turned in close to a 20 percent sales increase the United Kingdom. 

Goodfella’s opens brick oven pizza school

March 16, 2011

Goodfella’s of Staten Island has officially opened its wood fired pizza school of New York.

Eagle Boys taps HR manager

March 15, 2011

Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia’s second largest pizza company, has named Annette Sibley as its new human resources manager.