Operations News & Media
WhenToManage software adds social networking app for restaurants
April 23, 2014
WhenToManage, a provider of cloud-based software for the restaurant industry, has introduced Flow, a social networking tool that allows employees to share…
read nowPapa Murphy's plans $70M IPO
April 22, 2014
Papa Murphy's laid out terms for its initial public offering this week and plans to raise $70 million through about 5.8 million shares valued at $11 to $1…
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Why mystery shopping is still critical in the age of big data
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mystery shoppers provide a different level of feedback than customers; don't discount either channel.
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Gas prices reach 13-month high
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Wheat is 17 cents higher than a week ago.
read nowRestaurant Assoc. conference to feature House Majority Leader Cantor
April 18, 2014
Eric Cantor, the U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader, and Senator Joe Donnelly, will be the featured speakers during the National Restaurant…
read nowToolkit published to help operators reduce food waste
April 17, 2014
The Food Waste Reduction Alliance has published the Best Practices and Emerging Solutions Toolkit to help foodservice businesses reduce food waste.
read nowRestaurant industry posts solid sales gain in March
April 15, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced that industry sales figures were up solidly in March, after a soft winter. Chief Economist Bruce Grindy said in a…
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Cheese and wheat prices take a tumble
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Gas prices continue to climb sharply with the implementation of more expensive spring blends.
read nowCanadian Restaurant Investment Summit schedule solidified
April 14, 2014
The fifth annual Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit, produced by GE Capital, will be held in Toronto on May 6-7. According to a news release, it will…
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Rosati's reflects on restaurant industry changes as it marks 50th anniversary
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand has endured a major shift toward convenience and speed, but has maintained its values and recipes.
read nowPapa John's awards franchisees of the year
April 10, 2014
Papa John's International announced its Franchisees of the Year during its recent annual operators conference in Orlando, Fla.
read nowFree webinar teaches restaurant operators how to cash in on tax credits
April 10, 2014
The free webinar, "Cash in on Hiring Tax Credits: How to get $1,200 back for 1 out of every 5 new hires," hosted this week by FastCasual.com and PeopleMatter…
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Pizza Hut makes its debut in Iraq
April 9, 2014
Yum! Brands Inc. today announced the opening of the first Pizza Hut in Iraq with franchise partner, Al Kout Food Company.
read nowFranchisees sue Papa Murphy's over excessive marketing fees
April 8, 2014
More than 20 franchisees within the Papa Murphy's system are suing the parent company, claiming they were misled about demand for the brand in their region…
read nowCiCi's Pizza closes Central Ohio restaurants
April 8, 2014
CiCi's Pizza has reportedly closed its Columbus, Ohio-area restaurants, operated under franchisee M&M Pizza. According to Columbus Business First, four…
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Wheat prices drop after weeks of gains
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Gas prices are nearly 20 cents higher than they were a month ago, driven by spring blends and refinery maintenance.
read nowRestaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity award winners named
April 7, 2014
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced its 2014 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity American Dream award winners, who will…
read nowAccess to capital increases for small businesses
April 7, 2014
A new report from Pepperdine Private Capital Access Index shows that access to capital for businesses of all sizes increased in the first quarter and is at its…
read nowUncle Maddio's introduces money-back guarantee program
April 4, 2014
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has introduced a new "Served with Love Guarantee." As part of this new initiative, if a customer isn't completely satisfied with an…
read nowSenate committee approves key tax provisions for the restaurant industry
April 4, 2014
The Senate Finance Committee Thursday approved a tax extenders package that includes three key provisions for the restaurant industry.
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