Gas prices jump nearly 20 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices ease a bit.

Weather leads to restaurant performance decline

February 27, 2011

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index stood at 100.2 in January, down 0.8 percent from its December level. Despite the decline…

Pizza Ranch beefs up its buffet

February 27, 2011

Orange City, Iowa-based Pizza Ranch has added to its “mile-long” buffet with the introduction of the new Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza and the Cran-Tastic Salad.

NRA names 2011 Kitchen Innovation award winners

February 22, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of its 2011 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, which recognizes groundbreaking kitchen equipment…

Villa Enterprises sticks to family tradition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's 47 years of slow, meticulous growth has yielded financial strength, brand innovation and a diverse portfolio.  

Hold the salt: 5 quick tips for serving low sodium menu items

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Cutting out the salt to make dishes healthier is no new concept; however, cooking without the salt can be a challenging and daunting task. That’s why we…

NAPICS 2011: How to turn service into sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant consultant provides tips on server-salesmanship training that could boost your bottom line by up to 10 percent.

NAPICS 2011: Finding the silver lining

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The same economic conditions that pressured the restaurant industry are now creating tremendous growth opportunities.

Block cheese jumps 6 cents; gas up a nickel

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices ease up a bit.

Numero Diez! CPK opens 10th restaurant in Mexico

February 20, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its 10th full-service restaurant in Mexico. The new location, operated by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik, S.A.P.I.

Domino’s beefs up its chicken line

February 20, 2011

Domino’s Pizza has added two new permanent items to its menu – boneless chicken and wings. This is the first time Domino’s has run a national promotion…

NAPICS seminar reveals secrets of the dough

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

"The Dough Doctor" touches on calories, ovens, gluten and more.

NAPICS kicks off in Columbus, Ohio

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Green, gluten-free among focuses of annual show.

Caribbean, Japanese flavors increase on restaurant menus

February 16, 2011

According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), lesser-known ethnic fare has experienced a robust product growth in the consumer marketplace. 

Gatti’s Pizza returns to El Paso

February 14, 2011

Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opened a new GattiTown this week in El Paso, Texas. This marks the return of Gatti’s Pizza to the market for the first…

No wheat relief in sight

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Most pizza stocks continue to rise.

Corn at center of price increases

By Steve Coomes

Keep your customers out of the ER For dessert

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Does it seem to anyone else that almost out of nowhere, all of a sudden, people are expressing food allergies in amazing numbers? 

NAFEM show winds down, president's award given

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 11, 2011

The 2010 North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show wrapped up Saturday with the announcement of the 2011 NAFEM President's Award, given to The…

NAFEM kicks off in Orlando

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 10, 2011

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show kicked off in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10 with more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the…