Can retail experience predict the foodservice future?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Foodservice operators should offer fewer menu choices and absolutely nail the execution in the kitchen.

Papa John's retains PR agency

March 12, 2014

Papa John's has retained Edelman as its public relations agency of record. According to a news release, Atlanta-based Edelman is the world's largest PR firm.

Captain D's, Subway among Operator Innovations awards finalists

March 12, 2014

An independent panel of foodservice operator experts has selected finalists for the third annual 2014 Operator Innovation Awards. These finalists were chosen…

Leveraging your website to grow your restaurant brand

Make your site as visible as possible through free mapping services, such as Google Places.

Boston's adds new wing flavors, choice of preparation

March 11, 2014

Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar has added new wing flavors as part of its spring campaign.

Franchisee: Pizza Hut 'struggling to find relevant consumer proposition'

March 10, 2014

Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, NPC International, reported Q4 and fiscal results today, including a 5.2 percent drop in comp sales in Q4, and a 3.7 percent…

Pizza Patrón's new ads banned by radio networks

March 10, 2014

Pizza Patrón has been informed that its new advertising campaign would not be permitted to air on a number of major radio networks. According to a company news…

Navigating the world of negative online reviews

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Denying that it happened is wrong; take responsibility.

The goings on after you leave for the day

Unexpected visits by the manager and/or owner may set the tone on performance expectations.

Pizza Hut Australia launches cheeseburger crust

March 5, 2014

The cheeseburger crust pizza is now available at Pizza Hut locations throughout Australia.

Fast casual pizza concepts mark Pi Day with $3.14 deals

March 5, 2014

To celebrate Pi Day, March 14, Your Pie will be offering its signature pies for $3.14. Additionally, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will also offer all pizzas for…

Pizza concepts issue nearly $10K in grants for charity fundraiser

March 4, 2014

H.E.L.P., the Charity announced that for its latest grant period, which ended Feb. 15, it issued 32 awards of grants totaling $9,282.99.

Pie Five recruits NHL legend, MLB pitcher for new campaign

March 4, 2014

NHL legend Mike Modano, who will have his jersey retired by the Dallas Stars this week, and Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland, are both participating in Pie…

And the Oscar goes to Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria

March 3, 2014

It was quite a night at the Academy Awards for Gravity, 12 Years a Slave, Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Cate Blanchett and newcomer Lupita Nyong'o. Host…

GrubHub files paperwork to go public

March 3, 2014

GrubHub Inc., formerly known as GrubHub Seamless Inc., announced last week that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S.

Canadian Restaurant Association gets a brand makeover

March 3, 2014

In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2014, the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association has changed its brand identity to support its strategic…

Pizza Patrón names new creative agency

March 3, 2014

Dallas-based ad agency Richards/Lerma has been selected as creative agency of record by Pizza Patrón.

Domino's Pizza launches annual fire protection campaign

March 3, 2014

Domino's Pizza has launched its annual fire protection awareness campaign, coinciding with daylight savings time. The chain has teamed up with the National…

Pizza Hut testing interactive tabletops

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new technology allows customers to order, pay and play games via a touchscreen tabletop.

Research shows strong connection between restaurant ambiance and consumer appeal

February 28, 2014

New research from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics tool outlines how restaurant ambiance can affect consumers' value perceptions.