Competition, consumers driving the open-kitchen trend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Showing customers your ingredients and preparation processes provides a better connection with them, experts say.

US Foods, Sysco merger hits FTC speed bump

February 19, 2014

US Foods announced that it received a request from the Federal Trade Commission for additional information and documentary materials in connection with its…

Top 5 reasons restaurant chains won't innovate in 2014

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The most innovation in the food industry over the past five years has been in packaging, beverages and dairy products.

Position-specific assessments added to WykeWyre hiring tool

February 18, 2014

WyckWyre and Criteria Corp have announced the integration of Criteria Corp's HireSelect assessments into WyckWyre's food and hospitality online hiring systems.

Why now is the right time to sell your restaurant

Restaurant transactions increased last year because of an uptick in the economic recovery and improved lending options.

Pizza stocks ride Wall Street's rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese price averages finally show some relief.

Dubai pizzeria pushes UAE into the Bitcoin space

February 17, 2014

A pizza concept in Dubai claims to be the first restaurant in the United Arab Emirates to accept bitcoins as a payment option. According to The National, The…

Chuck E. Cheese's sale to private firm finalized

February 17, 2014

An affiliate of Apollo Global Management LLC and Chuck E. Cheese's parent company, CEC Entertainment Inc., announced on Friday the completion of the investment…

Technomic, IRI create joint data analysis venture

February 14, 2014

Information Resources Inc. and Technomic announced a joint service offering aimed at providing a holistic view of the food industry.

Marco's named a top franchisee, announces further expansion

February 14, 2014

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has been listed on the Franchise Business Review's ninth annual Top 200 Franchises list.

Getting customers to fall in love with your business

February 14, 2014

In celebration of Valentine's Day, Cintas Corporation, has compiled a list of the top techniques to make your customers love your business.

Casey's purchases Stop-n-Go locations

February 13, 2014

Casey's General Stores Inc. announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire 24 Stop-n-Go locations. Twenty of the stores are located in…

Looking for PR love -- in all the right places

by Tracy Aiello Henderson — publicist, Center Reach Communication

Though restaurants know how to foster love and romance, many operators struggle with agency relationships.

American Pizza Community welcomes new members

February 12, 2014

The American Pizza Community announced that The Streets of New York and Pieology have joined the coalition as new members. Members of the APC include large and…

A road map to opening a new restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Bruno DiFabio says negotiating the lease while keeping a low profile is an important step when opening a concept.

Pizza Patrón rolls out employee incentive program

February 12, 2014

Pizza Patrón has introduced its first corporate-sponsored, systemwide employee incentive program to recognize and reward its employees. The program is called…

Pizza Patrón adds Revel Systems POS platform

February 12, 2014

Pizza Patrón has selected Revel Systems, an iPad POS provider, as its POS solution for 100-plus store locations.

How to save money through topping portion control

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consultant Dave Ostrander started turning a profit when he began measuring and weighing every pizza topping.

Obama administration extends health care compliance deadline for businesses

February 11, 2014

The Obama administration announced Monday that the deadline for mid-sized companies to comply with Obamacare regulations has been extended to 2016.

Uncle Maddio's plans Nebraska debut

February 11, 2014

Mike Simmonds and Shawn Simmonds will open Nebraska's first Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint in Omaha, Neb., this fall, marking the chain's debut in that state.