Operations News & Media
Marco’s finds footing in by-the-slice sales
June 5, 2014
Marco’s Pizza locations in Denver are capitalizing on their by-the-slice sales. The company said the Denver market is ripe for such sales, with heavy walk-in…
read nowSbarro to get a fresh start in new Ohio home
June 4, 2014
Sbarro announced this week that it is moving its headquarters from Melville, N.Y., to Columbus, Ohio, as it emerges from bankruptcy protection. The pizza chain…
read nowSeattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue
June 3, 2014
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…
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Mobile: bringing instincts back to hiring
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
Snagajob tests video applications to enable quicker connections and hires.
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Wheat down nearly 80 cents from last month
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Gas prices inch up as pumps start switching to summer blends.
read nowGiordano’s expands food truck service to weddings
June 2, 2014
The Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza food truck is now serving weddings. According to an email sent from the company, the truck can serve more than 400 pizzas…
read nowRestaurant traffic continues on a positive trajectory
June 2, 2014
Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic and a positive outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…
read nowPapa John’s Founder: Delivery drivers make closer to $20 an hour than $10
June 2, 2014
John Schnatter, founder, chairman, CEO and president of Papa John’s, told Inc. last week that his company’s drivers make “way closer to 20 bucks an hour than…
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Keeping your restaurant guests 'hoppy'
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
Learn from an insider what the craft beer business can do for your restaurant brand.
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Restaurant marketers: Fear of failure kills creativity
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
In order for a marketing strategy to be successful, the operations team has to execute.
read nowLRS launches Table Tracker system to expedite orders
May 29, 2014
Long Range Systems has launched Table Tracker 3.0, a table location system that identifies where guests are sitting so restaurants can deliver food faster.
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Are you ready to add off-premise catering to your business?
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Catering should never be an afterthought; it's a lot of work and it reflects your reputation and brand.
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How the entrepreneurial spirit can lead to new heights
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Every successful brand in the multiunit restaurant community began with an entrepreneur who had vision and passion.
read nowPapa Murphy’s releases first public quarterly results
May 23, 2014
Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc. announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, its first earnings report since going public earlier this month.
read nowCardiff announces planned pizza chain acquisition
May 22, 2014
Cardiff International has entered into a letter of intent agreement to acquire an undisclosed, but “profitable, well-managed, proven, turnkey” pizza chain with…
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Pizza Patrón opens first corporate-owned store
May 22, 2014
After 28 years in business, Pizza Patrón has opened its first corporate-owned store. It is located at 1456 Beltline Rd. in Garland, Texas. The company’s new…
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The whys and hows of restaurant/stadium partnerships
by Greg Swistak
Set up properly, all parties can benefit when established sports and foodservice brands team up.
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Steady optimism rises from the NRA Show floor
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Most exhibitors agreed this year’s traffic provided better quality leads.
read nowNRA announces third annual Operator Innovation Award winners
May 20, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the third annual Operator Innovation Awards, selected by an independent panel of judges in the…
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Cheese prices continue gradual decline
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Gas prices remain steady for the past few weeks.
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