Sales, staff needed to execute successful catering program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If you want to move the needle, teach everyone in your organization how to sell.

BDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint

November 12, 2014

BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…

Blaze Pizza plans Ohio State location

November 12, 2014

Blaze Pizza will soon be feeding hungry Buckeyes, as the company announced plans to open a location at The Ohio State University, at 1708 N. High St., in…

Pie Five's average weekly sales up 33%

November 12, 2014

Pizza Inn Holdings reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 ended Sept. 28.

Military veterans gravitating to franchising careers

November 11, 2014

More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…

Pitfire Artisan Pizza founder plans expansion, snack and coffee concept

November 11, 2014

Paul Hibler, founder of Pitfire Artisan Pizza and the American Gonzo Food Corporation restaurants, has announced that Pitfire's eighth location will open in…

Blaze Pizza plans 70th restaurant opening

November 10, 2014

Less than three years after its launch, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is planning its 70th location celebration. The milestone restaurant will open in March in the…

Noble Roman's plans to add thousands of take-and-bake grocery locations

November 7, 2014

Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs this week announced results from its third quarter, which included a 9-percent jump in revenue.

CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality

November 6, 2014

The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…

Pie Five marks its debut in Missouri

November 6, 2014

Pie Five Pizza will open its first location in Missouri on Friday, at 534 Westport Rd., one mile east of the Kansas-Missouri line in the Westport Landing…

New Mellow Mushroom opens near Va. Tech

November 6, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is now open in Blacksburg, Virginia, at 207 South Main Street. This Mellow's design features Southwestern Virginian historical…

Blast 825 Pizza launches franchising program

November 6, 2014

California-based Blast 825 Pizza, a fast casual concept that is part of Milano Restaurants, has announced the launch of a franchising program. The brand is now…

Papa John's POS rollout to be completed by Q1

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company remains bullish on North China and is focused on shifting its marketing and menu strategies to support growth in the market.

Fast food industry driving global cheese market

October 31, 2014

Research and Markets has released the "Global Cheese Market 2014-2018" report to their line of products.

Brix Holdings launches franchisee incentive program

October 30, 2014

Majority of middle market execs have positive business outlook

October 30, 2014

According to CIT Group’s newly-released and third annual Voice of the Middle Market study, a majority of middle market execs have a positive outlook for their…

PizzaRev signs franchise agreements to expand in five markets

October 30, 2014

PizzaRev announced the addition of five franchise groups to develop the brand throughout Denver, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Long Island, New York, and Columbus…

MOD Pizza continues expansion in Oregon

October 30, 2014

MOD Pizza will open four additional locations in the Portland, Oregon, market. The first will open on Nov. 20 in Parkway Village at 21370 SW Langer Farms…

‘Artisan fast’ pizza and salad concept plans franchise expansion

October 30, 2014

St. Louis-based Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop, which recently introduced its "Artisan Fast” concept to franchisees, will open six new restaurants within…

Carmela's Pizzeria adds nationwide franchising program

October 30, 2014

Greenfield Farms Food and its wholly-owned subsidiary Carmela's Pizzeria announced a preliminary agreement with SoFran LLC. to develop a nationwide franchising…