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.

HR director provides tips for discrimination claims

October 23, 2014

Director of Human Resources David Peasall at FrankCrum, a professional employer organization, spoke out about why companies should prepare for the possibility…

Eliminate complacency to build a thriving enterprise

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

People, products, markets, customers and processes are dynamic and must change in order to adapt and grow.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria slaps trademark infringement suit against former employee

October 22, 2014

New York staple Grimaldi's Pizzeria has issued a trademark infringement lawsuit against a Chinese business.

Panera, Chipotle set sustainability standards by starting small, thinking big

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The biggest opportunities to save come with packaging and waste initiatives.

National gas prices hovering near 4-year lows

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino’s Pizza shares hit a lifetime high after a positive Q3 earnings report.

C-stores continue to elevate foodservice offerings in market share fight

October 20, 2014

The National Association of Convenience Stores' annual show concluded last week in Las Vegas with some sessions covering the continued elevation of foodservice…

Fast-paced technology changes highlighted in annual Fast Casual State of the Industry report

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant operators are paying their employees more now than they were last year.

Papa John’s franchisee sued for $2M by alleged wage theft

October 17, 2014

A five-unit Papa John’s franchisee has been sued by the New York State attorney general for $2 million. According to Reuters, the AG has accused the…

Chuck E. Cheese's acquires 147-unit Peter Piper Pizza

October 17, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company CEC Entertainment Inc. has acquired Peter Piper Pizza from affiliates of private equity firm, ACON Investments LLC for an…

Project Pie heads to the United Kingdom

October 17, 2014

California-based Project Pie will add 60 locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland following a new master agreement with The Canavan Co. UK Ltd., in…

Nine keys for driving speed of service

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants can become victims of their own success when high volume slows down service. Check out these tips for satisfying the need for speed.

Firehouse CEO: Restaurant industry dealing with unprecedented headwinds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Union activism, food costs, data breaches and minimum wage debates are just part of the 'external factors' facing restaurant operators.