Operations News & Media
Restaurant operators report positive sales for 8th consecutive month
February 29, 2012
The outlook for the restaurant industry is positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained…
read nowRestaurant beer sales rise nearly 10 percent in 2011
February 29, 2012
The Beer Institute released new data showing that the value of beer sales in restaurants rose more than 9 percent in 2011, totaling about $23.6 billion in…
read nowPapa John's introduces Five Sausage Pizza
February 28, 2012
Papa John's has unveiled a Five Sausage Pizza, featuring the chain's new Chorizo sausage topping, as well as real pork sausage, mild and spicy sausage and…
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Live from New York
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The International Restaurant and Foodservice Show, set for the first weekend in March, will include a new Healthy Solutions Pavilion this year.
read nowDomino's names new chief information officer
February 28, 2012
Domino's Pizza has named Kevin Vasconi as its executive vice president and chief information officer, effective March 19.
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Green spotlight on Pickleman's Gourmet Café
by Jennifer Wright — CFO, Ecovention, LLC
One operator knows his college-heavy demographic will respond to an eco-friendly pizza box.
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Good food, good service, fair prices
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
With gas prices rising, consumers will be extra mindful where they spend their money, so this is a good time to go back to basics and take care of your guests.
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PeopleMatter launches real-time scheduling tool
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
New SCHEDULE module latest launch in PeopleMatter's Software-as-a-Service platform.
read nowYum! Brands sued for using recipes without permission
February 27, 2012
TR & B Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands for using recipes without permission.
read nowUSDA projects temporary rise in chicken prices
February 27, 2012
A shortage of poultry is expected to drive up chicken prices for consumers, according to the recently released USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report…
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Wheat prices close under $8
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Diesel prices pass the $4 mark.
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Could your restaurant survive a 15% decrease in business?
by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies
The question we field more than any other when talking to small merchants is, “Who is making me become PCI compliant?” The answer is too complicated to simply…
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Chuck E. Cheese's plans to shift marketing focus to parents
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The big topic on CEC Entertainment's earnings call Thursday was Chuck E. Cheese's planned marketing shift from kids to parents.
read nowPizzeria Piccola now open in Milwaukee airport
February 23, 2012
SSP America, an operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has announced the opening of Pizzeria Piccola in General Mitchell…
read nowPizza Hut Australia's new menu part of brand revitalization effort
February 23, 2012
Pizza Hut Australia has introduced a new Signature Range menu, which includes 13 new pizzas that will be permanent additions.
read nowNRA, NRAEF elect new board members
February 23, 2012
The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have elected new officers to their board of…
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Improving the customer call experience
by Shawn Chute — COO, Sutus
For pizzerias, particularly those without dine-in facilities, your phone system is more than a business tool, it's the lifeblood of your business and the…
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Papa John's net openings hit 10-year high
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Online orders now make up more than 30 percent of business.
read nowNRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship
February 22, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and…
read nowPizza Hut franchisee acquires 36 more units
February 22, 2012
Kansas-based NPC International Inc. has completed the acquisition of 36 Pizza Hut units, including five fee-owned properties located primarily in and around…
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