Schwan's delivers healthier pizza options

August 17, 2011

School lunches just got a little healthier thanks to Schwan's Food Service's launch of more than 50 offerings that meet the proposed USDA School Meal Rules, as…

Restaurants get in touch with biometrics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fingerprint-reading technology is cheaper and easier to use than many think.

6 things retailers can teach pizza operators

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attracting good employees and improving customer service were top discussion points at a conference I attended last week. Although pizza wasn't on the agenda…

FohBoh launches social media guest feedback tool

August 15, 2011

FohBoh, Inc. announced today the release of FOHBuzz SnapShot, a social CRM reporting tool that delivers real-time, guest satisfaction analysis to help make…

Eagle Boys opens first Halal-accredited store

August 14, 2011

Eagle Boys Pizza has become the first major pizza chain in Australia to open a Halal-accredited store.

Tableside POS is a game changer

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Higher sales, fewer servers, faster table turns, and happier, more loyal customers – Tableside Point-of-Sale offers all this and more. I foresee that it is…

Mobile website or app: Which is better for your business?

by Nash Sherchan — VP Marketing, iMediAd Hospitality

The one thing I always get asked about going mobile is whether a restaurant should build a mobile site or mobile app.

You can’t get mustard only here

Always make sure you're in the right place.

Social Media Part 1: Do I know you?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

It's important to know who makes up your social media audience

Drive sales with kid-centric meals

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Many pizzerias feel the pinch of a stubbornly slow economy. High gas and food prices have many families cutting back on dining out or trading down to less…

Flippers Pizzeria ready to roll out iPhone app

August 8, 2011

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria is preparing for the launch of its new iPhone application and mobile website this month.

It's go 'mobile' time

Developers of mobile sites and applications weigh in on how to best offer mobile services.

Pizza Hut upgrades iPhone app

August 3, 2011

Pizza Hut Australia has released an upgraded version of its iPhone mobile app that includes an augmented reality function.

Chorizo sales triple at Pizza Patrón

August 3, 2011

Since the July launch of its chorizo, Pizza Patrón has tripled its chorizo sales, running out of the product in every distribution center. However, customers…

Who will be 'the Chipotle' of the pizza industry?

An inside look behind a growing trend in the pizza industry.

Menu Labeling Tips: Part 2

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As the country begins to see calories on menus, I have some awesome ideas and tips to make your food and menu items a bit better in the numbers department.

Commentary: When is a brand good enough?

By now, most people in the industry have probably digested the results of Consumer Reports magazine's rating of 53 "fast-food chains." I was extremely proud…

Is it "what" or "who" you hire?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

One of the most critical —and sometimes frustrating — challenges managers face today is staffing. In the restaurant industry, being fully staffed with…

Is 'slaughter-free' the industry’s next buzz word?

July 14, 2011

Siblings have opened what they believe is the first carry-out pizzeria in the United Kingdom to use 'slaughter-free' cheese.

NRA, Healthy Dining launch healthy menu initiative for kids

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Nineteen restaurant chains sign up as inaugural participants.