CIT Group: Expect M&A to pick up in 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Private equity firms attracted to strong growth potential.

NRA: Restaurant capital spending outlook at a 40-month high

March 30, 2011

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) indicated continued improvement in February, with higher sales and traffic levels, as…

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria selects CoreLink solution

March 29, 2011

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, which served its first deep dish pizza in Chicago in 1971 and now includes 32 locations, has tapped Chicago-based CoreLink Data Centers…

Domino's UK, Ireland Q1 sales up from last year

March 29, 2011

Domino's Pizza U.K. and Ireland reported first quarter 2011 results Wednesday, which included an increase of more than 11 percent from last year's Q1.

Class action suit against Pizza Hut grows

March 29, 2011

More than 20,000 delivery drivers for Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, NPC International Inc., are now considered eligible plaintiffs in a national class action…

Commentary: Food trucks lead the way in culinary innovation

Independent food truck operators don't have to deal with corporate bureaucracy, but still get a full entrepreneurial experience.

Gluten-free is not so free for restaurants

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

In the beginning of March, I had the pleasure of attending a hospitality trade show for both hotels and restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland. It was an…

Papa Murphy’s marks anniversary with new marketing campaign

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 28, 2011

Papa Murphy’s International is marking its 30th anniversary with the launch of a $35 million marketing initiative titled “Join the Take ‘N’ Bake Revolution.”

Cooler weather boosts natural gas prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices drop to last year's average.  

Chuck E. Cheese’s expands to Mexico

March 27, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc. has announced the development of 10 Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurants in Northeastern Mexico by franchise company CECFranquicias S.A. de…

Topper’s donates house dip sales to Canadian Cancer Society

March 27, 2011

Ontario-based Topper’s Pizza donated $10,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society last week.

Technomic: Distributor vs. branded manufacturer competition increases

March 24, 2011

Recent research conducted by foodservice consultants Technomic reveals restaurants’ preferences in manufacturer versus distributor brands. Specifically, the…

Study: Managers to hire, pay more in Summer '11

March 24, 2011

A newly released summer job survey commissioned by SnagAJob.com predicts that hiring managers with available jobs expect to be paying an average of $10.90 this…

U.S. restaurants join Japan earthquake relief effort

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Chains and independents are sponsoring promotions and contributing funds to help with the earthquake/tsunami recovery.

Chains commit to J.P. Morgan restaurant forum

March 23, 2011

Domino’s Pizza Inc., Tim Hortons Inc. and Jack in the Box have all committed to present at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum in…

Papa John’s taps Radware to boost online solution

March 22, 2011

With the objective of increasing its online business performance, Papa John’s has integrated Radware’s AppDirector, LinkProof and DefensePro software…

Domino’s ‘Turnaround’ campaign earns Ogilvy Award

March 22, 2011

Domino’s new pizza and complementing ad campaign not only boosted the company’s sales in 2010, it also earned the company an Advertising Research Foundation…

The Domino’s Effect: Honest feedback yielding honest advertising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some level of company candor is necessary in the days of social media.

Papa Gino’s Pizzeria deploys PeopleMatter's hiring software

March 21, 2011

Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, headquartered in Dedham, Mass., has deployed PeopleMatter's HIRE to its more than 280 restaurants throughout New England.

Cheese prices down more than 25 cents

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices remain stubborn.