Project Pie adds McAlister's exec to franchising development team

December 9, 2014

Project Pie has named former McAlister’s Deli executive Peter Wright as its vice president of Franchise Development. Wright joins the leadership team tasked…

Wheat prices up $1 since October

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices drop another dime in a week.

Connie's Pizza offering free delivery in exchange for toy donation

December 8, 2014

Connie's Pizza has partnered with Toys For Tots and will offer free delivery to customers who donate to the organization through Dec. 24.

Akerman law firm forms National Restaurant Industry Group

December 5, 2014

The new group includes nearly 30 lawyers and regulatory professionals with broad experience representing restaurant industry clients in major U.S. and…

Yum! Brands' Novak receives 'Distinguished American' status

December 4, 2014

Yum! Brands CEO and Chairman David Novak has received membership into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc. organization.

Going back to the basics always works

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Refer to the failures of your company's ancestors because there is a lot to learn there.

Fourth names TISSL partner in analytics, POS integration

December 3, 2014

Through a partnership with TISSL, Fourth offers integration of its Analytics tool with POS data.

'Black Friday' a boon to restaurants, too

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mall-based restaurants can see a significant spike in sales around the holiday season, bolstered by high traffic volumes and consumers' desire for indulgence.

Temporary hires can have a lasting effect

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Keep an eye out for a team member who takes new peers under their wing; you just might have had an excellent trainer under your nose.

Domino's Pizza continues Wall Street climb

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's shares are up 3,000 percent compared to where they were before the company's turnaround effort in 2010.

Secrets to successful restaurant site selection

Tour prospective sites in order from worst to best, which will allow you to become more confident, ask better questions and be more in control of the leasing…

Lower gas prices yield higher restaurant traffic, sales in October

December 1, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted solid gains in October, driven in large part to falling gas prices.

Restaurants Canada taps interim CEO

December 1, 2014

Chef and restaurateur Donna Dooher has been named interim president and CEO at Restaurants Canada.

QSR workers plan to carry low-wage strikes into year two

December 1, 2014

Quick-service employees, and other workers from a variety of service-sector jobs, plan to strike Thursday in protest of low wages. The workers are planning for…

BoomBozz spins off to-go lunch concept

December 1, 2014

Louisville, Ky.-based BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse will open a new location in the spring that will feature a to-go service model. According to…

Startups prove the future of foodservice is bright

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A handful of businessmen and women have come up with new concepts specifically to solve restaurant operators' biggest problems.

8 tips for heading off holiday scheduling stress

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Increased traffic coupled with more requests for time off can add up to scheduling stress. Check out these tips for reducing the stress.

FAQ's about the FDA's final menu regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 25, 2014

The FDA will consider details throughout the next year, and will continue to solicit input on how to properly monitor these regulations.

Cheese prices drop well below $2 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Heading into the busiest travel day of the year, gas prices have fallen for 60 consecutive days.

Consumer confidence grows, but costs pressure profits

November 24, 2014

Despite increased consumer confidence, increased costs -- beef is up 39 percent -- are making it tough for restaurants to earn a profit.