One is the loneliest number

Having a lone employee on a late night shift raises the risk of robbery and employee theft.

Restaurants recruiting more veterans with franchise discounts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operations-based business model is a good fit for those with military backgrounds.

Giveaway promotions abound for veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 10, 2011

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 75 percent of Americans say they would be more likely to choose a restaurant that…

Papa John's U.S. drops Coke for Pepsi

November 10, 2011

PepsiCo Inc. will soon be the exclusive drink of choice at Papa John's International's U.S. restaurants, winning the distribution account from rival Coca-Cola…

Pizza Inn's Pie Five concept helps drive big Q1 profit

November 9, 2011

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. has announced results for the first fiscal quarter of 2012, ended Sept. 25, 2011.

Size matters and not just desserts

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Offering smaller portion sizes can lift sales.

Gattitown to open in Clearwater, Fla.

November 8, 2011

Gatti's Pizza LLC has announced that it will open the newest GattiTown in Clearwater, Fla., on Nov. 14. GattiTown is a 16,200-square-foot dining and…

Pizza Hut locations to offer DIRECTV services

November 8, 2011

Bulk TV & Internet, a provider of DIRECTV services for commercial properties, has entered into an agreement with NPC International, the largest Pizza Hut…

California Pizza Kitchen expands airport footprint

November 8, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. opened a quick-serve location at the John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., this week.

Truitt Bros. co-founder receives 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award

November 8, 2011

Truitt Brothers, Inc. co-founder Peter Truitt will receive the 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award on Nov. 18 at the fifth annual banquet created by the Arnica…

A behind-the-scenes look at Pizza Ranch's gluten-free adoption

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain's R&D director discusses the process behind the menu addition.

Don't let the turkeys get you down

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

Ten gentle reminders for staff and owners heading into the busy holiday season.

Pizza Hut franchisee posts positive comps for Q3

November 7, 2011

NPC International Inc., the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the country with 1,153 restaurants in 28 states, has reported results for its third fiscal quarter…

Papa Murphy's promotes Wendy's veteran to CEO

November 7, 2011

Just five months after being named president, Papa Murphy's International has promoted Ken Calwell to the chief executive officer position, effective Dec. 31.

Technomic: Commodity costs to shape restaurant industry in 2012

November 7, 2011

As 2011 begins to wind down, foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has predicted seven developments that will take shape in the restaurant…

Cheese prices jump 11 cents

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's stock surges after strong earnings report.

Papa John's plans online fundraiser for troops

November 6, 2011

Papa John's is partnering with the USO to benefit America's troops and their families by donating $1 for every online order on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, between…

Major Pizza Hut franchisee sold to Olympus Partners

November 6, 2011

NPC International Inc., the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the country with 1,153 restaurants in 28 states, has announced that its parent company, NPC…

Pizza Inn adds winning culinary challenge recipes to menu

November 3, 2011

The winning recipes from Pizza Inn Inc.'s 2011 National Culinary Contest – the Grilled Cheese Pizza and the Buttered Cinnasugar Pizzert – are now featured on…

Chuck E. Cheese's Q3 takes a hit

November 3, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended Oct. 2, 2011, which included a 3.…