Pizza Hut's US boss to take over global business

November 4, 2014

David Gibbs, 51, will be promoted to Global Pizza Hut CEO on Jan. 1, 2015. He currently serves as president, Pizza Hut, US, and will take over for Scott…

Consumers get a boost from lowest gas prices in four years

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices jump 40 cents in a month.

Four reasons digital screens are more than menu boards

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Engaging digital signage can be a key differentiator in the customer experience by educating guests about menu items, driving craving, reducing perceived wait…

NRA: Restaurant Performance Index showed moderate decline in September

October 31, 2014

Restaurant operators are unimpressed about the direction of the economy.

Majority of middle market execs have positive business outlook

October 30, 2014

According to CIT Group’s newly-released and third annual Voice of the Middle Market study, a majority of middle market execs have a positive outlook for their…

Proteins take menu, marketing spotlight despite historically high costs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The trend is largely driven by millennials, who look at price value differently; they want it to be worth what they pay and they’re not willing to compromise…

Casio teams up with MicroSale for Android POS app

October 29, 2014

Casio America Inc. recently announced its partnership with MicroSale to create TabPOS, an app for its Android-based POS systems.

National Restaurant Association adds of SVP of Strategic Alliances

October 29, 2014

The National Restaurant Association today announced the hiring of Jeffrey Calore as senior vice president of Strategic Alliances.

Restaurant Canada feathers ruffled by government's lack of transparency on chicken pricing

October 29, 2014

Restaurants Canada is calling on a government commission to be more transparent as it investigates the cost of production formula used in setting the price of…

Chuck E. Cheese's tests game-based learning program

October 28, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese's is currently testing an adaptive learning program, called Brainrush Academy, in its Los Angeles locations. Guests at select locations in that…

Who's the boss? Tips for avoiding joint employer liability

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchisors must clearly define their roles to exclude control over the terms and/or conditions of franchisee's employees.

People don’t just leave bad managers...They also leave bad schedules

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Mobile tools help your team plan ahead, and when the schedule finds its way to mobile phones, you can kiss the 'I didn’t know' excuse goodbye.

Domino's riding strong Q3 momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices tumble 30 cents in one month.

Pizza concept preps for 120%-plus sales boost on Halloween

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Topper’s Pizza CEO says Canadian consumers are becoming more adventurous with their orders.

Will Apple Pay be good, bad or neutral for the restaurant industry?

Seth Priebatsch, LevelUp's Chief Ninja, prognosticates about the future of Apple's mobile payments platform as it applies to restaurant chains.

HMSHost adds two execs to support development efforts

October 24, 2014

HMSHost has appointed Stephanie Havard as EVP of Restaurant Development, overseeing strategic investment, concept development and design and construction; and…

Consolidated Concepts adds two senior supply chain executives

October 24, 2014

Wade Winters is joining Consolidated Concepts as vice president of Supply Chain, and Joni Miller is joining as director of Supply Chain.

Int'l Franchise Association, Cyber Security Alliance caution franchisees about cybersecurity

October 24, 2014

International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance will create materials to support a culture of cybersecurity.

Hunt Brothers Pizza revs up for another season as Harvick sponsor

October 23, 2014

This is Hunt Brothers Pizza's eighth consecutive year as a NASCAR sponsor and fifth partnered with Harvick.

Keys to success: Hard work, excellence, flexibility

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The best-selling author believes we've lost touch with too many old school ideas and that work has become a four-letter word.