Don’t gamble on your summer hiring success

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

If a candidate isn't serious enough to take a short assessment, the odds are he or she won't turn out to be one of your top performers.

Restaurants sign up for new cause-based mobile app

March 13, 2012

A handful of restaurants have signed up for ValuedPatron Marketing Services LLC's new Eat-A-Bite, Give-A-Bit smartphone application that helps patrons and…

Mintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive

March 13, 2012

Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…

Popeyes, Domino's operator adds Golden Corral to portfolio

March 13, 2012

Frisch's Restaurants Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with NRD Holdings LLC (NRD) for the sale of substantially all of its…

More consumers heading to restaurants for a snack

March 13, 2012

Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least…

Solo Cup unveils Trophy Plus for both hot and cold applications

March 12, 2012

A dual-temperature insulated cup with better rigidity and enhanced glossy appearance is being launched by Solo Foodservice to help operators boost beverage…

Yum! Brands, Domino's hit 52-week highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

No relief in sight for gas prices.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria plans fifth Florida location

March 11, 2012

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has announced plans to open its fifth Florida location in the fall, in Tampa's Westfield Citrus Park Mall.

Domino's UK's digital marketing efforts offer plenty of intrigue

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wanna take a page from a business that is doing progressive marketing right? Check out Domino's UK. That team keeps turning out one cool promo after another…

Pizza segment makes up 9.5% of foodservice market

March 9, 2012

The away-from-home pizza segment represents $46 billion in retail sales per year across the United States, making up 9.5 percent of the U.S. commercial…

Using technology to upsell customers

by Shawn Chute — COO, Sutus

On-hold messaging is now advanced enough to work as a successful marketing tool.

Pizza Hut to offer free pizza for March Madness Cinderella

March 9, 2012

Pizza Hut has committed once again to offering a free pizza if a No. 16 seed upsets a No. 1 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament.

Flippers Pizzeria promotes catering services for Florida tourist rush

March 8, 2012

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria is anticipating a busy few months with the influx of spring break visitors and fans for the Arnold Palmer Invitational…

Stevi B's Pizza rolls out whole wheat crust

March 7, 2012

Stevi B's Pizza has launched a new whole wheat pizza crust as a part of its commitment to offer healthier options to customers.

Pizza Fusion plans Vegas unit

March 7, 2012

Pizza Fusion will open a new restaurant in the Las Vegas area this spring.

Turning social media mentions into best-in-class business insight

Operators must understand the difference between marketing and operational insights from online feedback before they can use that information to their…

Gloves! The Controversy Continues - Part 3

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

If glove use is going to be effective, several factors should be considered when designing a disposable glove program. Size is vitally important to ensure the…

CiCi's Pizza allocates $5 million for franchise funding

March 6, 2012

CiCi's Pizza has announced its new investment and financing programs to help existing and prospective franchisees with funding options to further address the…

Unique Pizza and Subs names Denver master franchisee

March 6, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, has signed a master franchise agreement with Bridgton Holding Group LLC to open 20-plus locations…

Restaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program

March 6, 2012

Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the…