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HMSHost creates technology simulation lab for dining concepts
July 15, 2014
HMSHost has introduced imagineIT, an airport terminal simulation lab that allows the company to explore new technology solutions for its airport-based dining…
read nowFood Network brings back Great Food Truck Race
July 15, 2014
The Great Food Truck Race is back on the Food Network for a fifth season, with a new cast of food truck hopefuls on a road trip from Southern California to Key…
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Cheese remains below $2 for second week in a row
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
After hitting 6-year highs, gas prices tumble in a week.
read nowProject Pie adds to executive team to support growth
July 11, 2014
Project Pie has named two new executives to its leadership team, including Brian Watkins as director of Operations, and Steve Brigandi, as chief administrative…
read nowPizza Inn honors top franchise owners
July 10, 2014
Pizza Inn recognized its top franchise owners at its recently held National Franchise Convention in Savannah, Ga.
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Can the pizza segment be a contender in the 'breakfast wars?'
by Holly Freeland — Freelance Journalist, Pizzamarketplace.com
Some pizza operators are committed to breakfast because it is a sales additive with few additions to fixed overhead costs.
read nowChicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage
July 10, 2014
Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…
read nowPapa John’s agrees to cover hepatitis A costs from corporate store
July 9, 2014
A North Carolina-based, company-owned Papa John’s location has been identified as the original source of a hepatitis A outbreak that happened in late…
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Papa John’s franchisee: Trying to be everything to everyone is a bad strategy
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Pierre Panos expects a ‘shakeout’ in the fast casual pizza subsegment.
read nowHealth insurance exchange launches for DC-area restaurants
July 8, 2014
Industree Exchange, a Washington, DC-based company, has launched to provide health insurance coverage specifically to local restaurants and bars. The…
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Gas prices hit 6-year highs over holiday weekend
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Public pizza company stocks ride the positive jobs report.
read nowCardiff finalizes acquisition of Romeo’s NY Pizza
July 7, 2014
Florida-based Cardiff International Inc. announced last week the finalization of its acquisition of Romeo’s NY Pizza.
read nowFoodservice operators predict spike in sales in 2014
July 3, 2014
WeiserMazars LLP, an accounting, tax and advisory services firm, has published its second annual U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Study, which found that…
read nowNRA appoints new VP of state association relations
July 2, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has named Brendan Flanagan as vice president of State Restaurant Association Relations. In his new role, Flanagan will lead…
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Wheat prices remain solidly below $7
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Pizza Hut parent company hits another fresh 52-week high last week.
read nowDaytona Speedway paves the way for permanent QSR presence
June 27, 2014
The Daytona International Speedway in Florida is in the middle of a $400 million, multi-year redevelopment project called DAYTONA Rising. As part of the…
read nowFizzled out: NYC's soda ban overruled by final appeals court
June 27, 2014
The proposed ban on large soda drinks in New York City, first introduced in 2012, has officially been overruled. New York State’s Court of Appeals refused to…
read nowPizza operators share small business stories with Congress
June 27, 2014
Members of The American Pizza Community met with lawmakers in Washington D.C. last week for their third-annual fly-in. Franchisees from Domino’s Pizza…
read nowRound Table develops fast casual pizza concept
June 26, 2014
Round Table Pizza recently opened a new fast casual pizza concept, called Fresh Pixx, located in Dublin, Calif.’s Fallon Gateway Shopping Center.
read nowCiCi's Pizza adds operations, franchise development execs
June 26, 2014
CiCi's Pizza has hired two new vice presidents in an effort to improve operational systems and help grow the chain, according to a company announcement.
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