Restaurant marketers: Fear of failure kills creativity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In order for a marketing strategy to be successful, the operations team has to execute.

LRS launches Table Tracker system to expedite orders

May 29, 2014

Long Range Systems has launched Table Tracker 3.0, a table location system that identifies where guests are sitting so restaurants can deliver food faster.

Are you ready to add off-premise catering to your business?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Catering should never be an afterthought; it's a lot of work and it reflects your reputation and brand.

How the entrepreneurial spirit can lead to new heights

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Every successful brand in the multiunit restaurant community began with an entrepreneur who had vision and passion.

Papa Murphy’s releases first public quarterly results

May 23, 2014

Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc. announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, its first earnings report since going public earlier this month. 

Cardiff announces planned pizza chain acquisition

May 22, 2014

Cardiff International has entered into a letter of intent agreement to acquire an undisclosed, but “profitable, well-managed, proven, turnkey” pizza chain with…

Pizza Patrón opens first corporate-owned store

May 22, 2014

After 28 years in business, Pizza Patrón has opened its first corporate-owned store. It is located at 1456 Beltline Rd. in Garland, Texas. The company’s new…

The whys and hows of restaurant/stadium partnerships

by Greg Swistak

Set up properly, all parties can benefit when established sports and foodservice brands team up.

Steady optimism rises from the NRA Show floor

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Most exhibitors agreed this year’s traffic provided better quality leads.

NRA announces third annual Operator Innovation Award winners

May 20, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the third annual Operator Innovation Awards, selected by an independent panel of judges in the…

Cheese prices continue gradual decline

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Gas prices remain steady for the past few weeks.

Restaurant chains ready to pull the trigger on menu price hikes

May 19, 2014

The majority of America’s chain restaurants held the line on price hikes the first part of the year but plan to start raising them, according to a new survey…

Schnatter takes over again as Papa John’s president

May 16, 2014

With the departure of Tony Thompson announced earlier this week, the Papa John’s president void will be filled by Founder John Schnatter, who also serves as…

Pie Five weekly sales per store up 17% year over year

May 16, 2014

Pizza Inn Holdings this week announced results for 3Q, which included a weekly sales-per-store increase of 16.9 percent at company-owned Pie Five restaurants.

The difference between ‘OK’ and ‘delightful’ restaurant experiences

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Those who rate their experience a 5 out of 5 on satisfaction are eight times more likely to recommend the restaurant than those who rated it a 4 out of 5.

Red Mango parent company acquires pizza and smoothie concepts

May 14, 2014

Brix Holdings LLC, a newly-formed multi-brand franchising company, has announced the addition of Smoothie Factory and RedBrick Pizza to its roster of national…

Krispy Kreme selects Papa John’s president as new CEO

May 14, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has appointed Tony Thompson, 47, as its new president and CEO, effective June 1, replacing James Morgan, 66, who will continue to serve…

Convenience, customization behind the rise of take-and-bake concepts

Carryout concepts are in step with consumers' time-pressed demands and startup costs are lower than traditional units.

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza adding two company-owned locations

May 7, 2014

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza plans to add two company-owned locations in its hometown market of Kansas City, Mo.

Patxi's takes a cue from customers to mark 10 years

Pizza concepts have added variety and have stepped up their quality of ingredients, CEO says.