Business Strategy and Profitability News & Media
Whats the hottest segment of the restaurant industry? Fast casual. [Infographic]
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Since the economic downturn, the fast casual segment has led the restaurant industry in both sales and unit growth. And it continues to outperform on both…
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Papa John's franchisee gets funding from GE Capital
October 10, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently completed a $9.5 million transaction with BAJCO Group, a Papa John's Pizza franchisee, for the refinancing of existing…
read nowDomino's UK generates £1million for one day of online sales
October 10, 2011
Domino's UK has reported that it earned more than £1million (about $1.3 million) in online sales for Oct. 8 alone. Of that one-day record business, 13 percent…
read nowSbarro amends Chapter 11 plan to reduce debt
October 9, 2011
Sbarro Inc. has filed an Amended Disclosure Statement and related Amended Plan of Reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of…
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Commentary: Ten lessons the restaurant industry can learn from Steve Jobs
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Innovator, visionary, entrepreneur always kept a focus on the customer.
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Yum! Brands lifted again by China
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
October 4, 2011
Yum! Brands Inc. announced its third quarter 2011 results for the period ended Sept. 3, including an operating profit growth of 7 percent in China and …
read nowDomino's UK gets a boost from gourmet line
September 28, 2011
Domino's Pizza launched its Artisan Pizza line earlier this week in the U.S.
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Crude oil, gas prices plummet
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Domino's Pizza hits a new 52-week high.
read nowNRA seeking experts for show sessions
September 25, 2011
The National Restaurant Association is now accepting proposals for education sessions from individuals and organizations for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…
read nowEagle Boys launches Prawn Skewers
September 25, 2011
Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia's second largest pizza maker, has added Prawn Skewers to the menu.
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Restaurants integrating Facebook ordering platform
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
ONOSYS launches fully integrated application to supplement primary websites.
read nowBobby V's Original Westshore Pizza sold to Bella Petrella's
September 22, 2011
Bella Petrella's Holdings Inc. has acquired Bobby V's Original Westshore Pizza LLC, which operates one 83-seat pizza and sandwich sports bar in Tampa, Fla.
read nowPizza Inn CEO to appear on Texas broadcast
September 22, 2011
Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn, will be featured on this month's episode of CEO, a public television and radio program that features North…
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Commentary: Social media has earned a seat at the table
Social media efforts need to be on par with all of the mainstream disciplines, such as operations, marketing and real estate.
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Papa Murphy's launches mobile marketing strategy
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
September 21, 2011
Papa Murphy's take-and-bake pizza chain has tapped Phizzle Inc., a mobile marketing and advertising provider, to power its mobile marketing campaign for select…
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Sold: Yum! Brands finds buyers for Long John Silver's, A&W
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
September 21, 2011
Yum! Brands Inc. announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to sell Long John Silver's Inc. and A&W Restaurants Inc. to two separate buyers…
read nowDomino's iPhone App hits $1 million mark in three months
September 20, 2011
Domino's Pizza announced that after just three months since its launch, its app for iPhone and iPod touch has achieved $1 million in sales over a single week.
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Football kicks off creative pizza promotions
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Pizza operators are likely breathing a collective sigh of relief that the NFL season really is taking place after drawn out threats of a lockout. The game of…
read nowSubway, Tasti D-Lite, Domino's earn innovation awards
September 19, 2011
Hospitality Technology magazine has awarded its annual Breakthrough Awards to Domino's Pizza LLC, Subway Restaurants and Tasti D-Lite. The award honors…
read nowSocial media management systems strike effective balance
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
September 19, 2011
Having a social media management system has become a necessary tool for restaurant operators trying to sift through the vast and varied customer comments…
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