Average wheat prices flirt with $6 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Stock indexes have their worst month in two years.

North Carolina Domino's franchisees offer medication delivery for residents

February 3, 2014

Domino's franchisees in Wilmington, N.C., are offering prescription medication delivery along with pizza delivery. According to KPHO, the added service is for…

NRA chief lands spot on 'Most Powerful People in Food' list

January 31, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named one of 2014's "Most Powerful People in Food" by The Daily Meal. Sweeney was…

Restaurant operators report slightly softer sales, traffic in December

January 31, 2014

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate…

Domino's UK names interim CEO

January 31, 2014

David Wild has been elevated to interim CEO of Domino's UK from his current position of senior non-executive director. The appointment is effective immediately.

Papa John's issues quarterly dividend

January 31, 2014

Papa John's International Inc. announced that the board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share, payable Feb. 21, to…

How the recession changed Americans' eating-out habits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

When the national menu-labeling rules are implemented, there will be more improvements in the quality of restaurant food.

Waste not, want not, profit more

It is ironic that management looks to get the last penny out of vendors, yet fail to see the cost from waste.

Are Utah's wood-fired pizza concepts endangered?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Officials claim wood-fired ovens contribute disproportionately to air pollution around the Salt Lake Valley.

Mill Hardware acquired by foodservice supply company

January 30, 2014

Diversified Foodservice Supply Inc. has acquired Mill Hardware & Food Service Inc. in a bid to scale to the organization and improve the customer offering…

Survey finds food cost increases will beef up menu prices

January 30, 2014

A recent survey from SpenDifference found that American chain restaurants plan to increase menu prices as part of a move to offset higher food costs.

NRA names new officers, board members

January 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today the election of officers to its board of…

Digital ordering’s next wave: Surge pricing

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

A flight to Denver during ski season is bound to be more expensive than the same flight in July, just as a bottle of Champagne is pricier in late December, and…

Venga, Ctuit partner for operational IT

January 29, 2014

Venga, a data-driven guest management software provider for restaurants, and Ctuit, a provider of business intelligence software, announced a partnership that…

Tips on preparing for a minimum wage increase

Make good hiring decisions; mistakes can be costly since training new employees is a considerable investment.

Getlowfees.com launches online credit card processing marketplace for merchants

January 29, 2014

Get Low Fees LLC this week announced the launch of its new website, getlowfees.com. Intended to help business owners lower their credit card processing rates…

Papa Murphy's appoints Outback Steakhouse exec as CFO

January 29, 2014

Papa Murphy's International has named Mark Hutchens as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.

President Obama touts Minnesota pizza chain as example of higher wage success

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The NRA opposes a "drastic increase" in the minimum wage, claiming it would limit opportunities for entry-level workers.

Bitter cold pushes natural gas prices to record highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices continue to drop, and Papa John's achieves lifetime high on Wall Street.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza brings in new director of training

January 23, 2014

Doug Sanderson has joined Charlotte, N.C.-based Brixx Wood Fired Pizza as director of training. Sanderson previously worked with Texas Steakhouse & Saloon…