Want to Facebook? What are you waiting for

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Ninety five percent. That’s right, 95% of all consumers are on Facebook, according to our latest research findings across both North America and the UK. We…

Organic pizzeria a labor of love, integrity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Former Wall Street trader endures daunting certification process to reach 100 percent organic status.

If it's Monday, this must be meatless

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While diners can see some personal benefits — like weight loss — from a Meatless Monday regime, restaurants can see some real bottom-line benefits.

MOD Pizza announces sixth location

April 23, 2012

MOD Pizza has announced that it will open its sixth Seattle-area location at the newly renovated Seattle Center Armory/Center House on June 16.

Chuck E. Cheese's deploys cloud-based HR solution

April 19, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company, CEC Entertainment Inc., has deployed Workday Inc., a SaaS-based enterprise solution for global human resources (HR), payroll…

Study: Price point inclusion drives successful QSR advertising

April 19, 2012

Phoenix Marketing International has found that the inclusion of specific pricing is a key factor of high performing quick-service restaurant advertising.

Pizza Hut China continues to drive big profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands' worldwide operating profit grew 15 percent in Q1.

Lou Malnati's opens 34th restaurant

April 16, 2012

Chicago pizza staple Lou Malnati's has opened its 34th restaurant in Shorewood, a suburb located southwest of the Windy City.

America's Incredible Pizza Company reports positive sales

April 12, 2012

America's Incredible Pizza Company, a family entertainment center with nine locations nationwide and two in Mexico, has released several positive figures this…

NRA announces Operator Innovations Awards finalists

April 11, 2012

An independent panel of judges has selected the finalists for the National Restaurant Association’s inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in…

Improving efficiency through call reporting

by Shawn Chute — COO, Sutus

There are now several phone and communications solutions on the market that come with reporting and advanced analytics as standard, including number of calls…

Papa Murphy's to double Kansas City presence

April 10, 2012

Papa Murphy's plans to add five new stores in Kansas City, Mo., this year, in addition to its existing 25 in the market. Throughout the next few years, the…

Healthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals

April 9, 2012

As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…

Restaurants add 560,000 jobs, NRA partners with CareerBuilder

April 9, 2012

The National Restaurant Association reports that restaurants have added more than 560,000 jobs since the beginning of the employment recovery, with more than…

Pizza Patrón tests by-the-slice program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also testing a fountain service in a new California unit.

Study focuses on how to build loyalty among Hispanic consumers

Hispanics are more likely to visit a restaurant with friends and family than the general population.

POS supplier deploys free iPad ordering functionality

April 6, 2012

Harbortouch, a national supplier of point-of-sale (POS) systems, has begun deploying its new tableside ordering feature on all Harbortouch Hospitality systems…

RewardMe webinar to focus on driving consumer behavior

April 5, 2012

RewardMe and FastCasual.com are hosting the webinar, "How to use BIG DATA to influence customer behavior," on April 19 at 2 p.m.

Domino's latest ad campaign: No is the new yes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2012

The positive effects of Domino's "Oh Yes We Did" marketing campaign can't be denied. Since its introduction in late 2009 - which complemented a pizza recipe…

Cottage Inn to serve pizza during NASCAR weekends

April 5, 2012

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Cottage Inn will bake and deliver pizzas on site during Michigan International Speedway's NASCAR weekends.