CPK names new CEO

August 17, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. today announced that G.J. Hart is its president, CEO and executive chairman. He will succeed Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax…

Yum! Brands donates $1 million for African hunger relief

August 17, 2011

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced that it is directing the first $1 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide…

Restaurants get in touch with biometrics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fingerprint-reading technology is cheaper and easier to use than many think.

McDonald's Europe boss leaves for pizza concept

August 16, 2011

In a perhaps surprising move, Steve Easterbrook, president of McDonald's Europe, has submitted his resignation. He will serve out his role through Sept. 3…

Restaurant Management Recruiters launches mobile app for job seekers

August 16, 2011

Restaurant Management Recruiters (RMR), a specialized recruiting firm created to serve the executive and management recruiting needs of the restaurant…

Restaurant State of the Industry Report, Part 2 now available

August 16, 2011

The Restaurant State of the Industry Report, Part 2: Business Strategy, developed and published by FastCasual.com, is now available for purchase.

6 things retailers can teach pizza operators

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attracting good employees and improving customer service were top discussion points at a conference I attended last week. Although pizza wasn't on the agenda…

Drive productivity, compliance and revenue through automation

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

The use of too much paper cuts hiring efficiencies and weighs down your business. In fact, when reviewing the hiring practices of a publically traded…

Patents are measure of food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

I recently taught a course called Advanced Batter and Breading Technology at JBT Food Tech's technology training center in Sandusky, Ohio. Twenty years ago two…

FohBoh launches social media guest feedback tool

August 15, 2011

FohBoh, Inc. announced today the release of FOHBuzz SnapShot, a social CRM reporting tool that delivers real-time, guest satisfaction analysis to help make…

Marketing sustainability: A consumer-centric approach

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 15, 2011

Eighty-nine percent of consumers in the United States are participating in the world of sustainability, according to new research from The Hartman Group.

A good business plan is good business

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

A robust business plan is the first major test of your commitment to your business. It is the written result of extensive data collection and market research…

Gas prices running out of steam

Cheese, natural gas prices are also down.

Eagle Boys opens first Halal-accredited store

August 14, 2011

Eagle Boys Pizza has become the first major pizza chain in Australia to open a Halal-accredited store.

Domino’s postpones refinancing in volatile market

August 11, 2011

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino's Pizza Inc. announced it is postponing the proposed early refinancing of its existing securitized debt due to volatility in the…

Top That! Pizza breaks ground on third location

August 11, 2011

Top That! Pizza has announced the groundbreaking of its third location at the Tulsa Hills Shopping Center in Oklahoma. The new store will be operated by…

Tableside POS is a game changer

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Higher sales, fewer servers, faster table turns, and happier, more loyal customers – Tableside Point-of-Sale offers all this and more. I foresee that it is…

Technomic: Chains continue to grow through franchising

August 10, 2011

As the economy keeps moving at a slow pace, restaurant brands continue to tap into franchising as an avenue for growth.

Sbarro plans bankuptcy exit strategy

August 10, 2011

Sbarro Inc. entered bankruptcy this year but has proposed a restructuring plan that would give ownership of the company to senior lenders.

Social Media Part 1: Do I know you?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

It's important to know who makes up your social media audience