Webinar: Pinpointing the metrics that matter in growing sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Market Force-sponsored event highlights key factor in McDonald's dramatic turnaround.

Uno’s new menu has global influence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Offerings include new artisan thin crust pizzas with gourmet toppings.

What makes you say that?

I met with a potential client this past week. It was a referral from a current client that knows I can help this business with their many in-house “issues.…

National, state restaurant associations file suit over tip credit regs

June 16, 2011

The National Restaurant Association, Council of State Restaurant Associations and the National Federation of Independent Business have filed suit against the…

Is “Jane Q Diner” responsible or is the counter person?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…

Beer here! Pizza Hut location gets approval to sell alcohol

June 15, 2011

Beer and pizza have long been compatible, so perhaps it's no surprise that a Georgia Pizza Hut recently applied for license to sell beer and wine.

Pizza Express UK launches mobile payment system with PayPal

June 15, 2011

Pizza Express, a chain of pizza restaurants throughout the United Kingdom, has launched an in-restaurant mobile payment system through PayPal.

Domino’s launches iPhone ordering app

June 14, 2011

Domino's Pizza launched a new app for iPhone and iPod touch users this week. The application offers guests the ability to order from their devices, search for…

Domino’s Australia launches mobile ordering

June 13, 2011

Domino's Pizza Australia, the largest pizza chain in that country, has launched a mobile ordering site for all smartphone devices.

Cheese prices still on the rise

Pizza Inn hits a new 52-week high.

Papa Gino’s taps IBM for data analytics

June 12, 2011

Papa Gino's has implemented IBM business analytics software to closely measure data pulled from the chain's online customer loyalty program.

Coal Burger concept heads to Texas

June 12, 2011

Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.

NRA elects board members

June 12, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of three new members to serve on its Board of Directors. The newly elected Board directors are:

Senate votes to reject swipe-fee reform delay

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 8, 2011

The Senate voted Wednesday to reject a delay for the much needed debit-card swipe-fee reforms being released by the Federal Reserve. The reforms are scheduled…

Yum! Brands looks to Argentina for expansion

June 8, 2011

As China continues to provide a boon for Yum! Brands restaurants such as KFC and Pizza Hut, the Louisville, Ky.-based company is now looking at other…

People Report Summer Camp: 'Female Jerry Maguire' discusses building relationships

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

June 8, 2011

Molly Fletcher, sports agent, author and president and CEO of Fletcher Digital, spoke to a large audience at People Report Summer Camp Workforce Symposium in…

Pleasure Pizza celebrates second unit

June 7, 2011

Pleasure Pizza, a Santa Cruz, Calif., restaurant since 1987, is marking the opening of a second unit June 11.

More than financials: Market Force webinar to discuss use of customer-focused metrics

June 7, 2011

Speaker Jerry Calabrese, former McDonald's VP of global restaurant measurement, helped drive some of the changes that led to the chain's turnaround over the…

Commentary: Know when to sell your restaurant

Plan an 8-to-10-month timeline for a sale and make improvements accordingly.

People Report Summer Camp analysts discuss workforce forecast

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

People Report Summer Camp addresses the rapidly changing marketplace and the ever-expanding ability to connect and engage via technology and social media.