Russo's names franchise director to lead national expansion

October 17, 2013

Russo's Restaurants, parent company of Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, has appointed Alfred Naddaff as its national franchise…

Paper pain: How electronic onboarding can be your cure

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

More than 25 percent of new hire paperwork is now completed on mobile devices.

Tracking: Linking purchases to sales

By not tracking, you run the risk of being an absentee manager and allowing your staff to make decisions for you.

Analysts predict spike in natural gas costs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum!'s stock falls after a disappointing earnings report and continued struggles in China.

FCES '13: Carville, Matalin weigh in on D.C.'s gridlock

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The couple sparred on immigration reform and the regulatory environment, among other topics.

Pizza Ranch named a Top Workplace in Iowa

October 15, 2013

Pizza Ranch has been selected by the Des Moines Register as one of Iowa's Top Workplaces in 2013. This is the third year in a row the company has appeared on…

NYC's Financial District lands new Neapolitan Pizza concept

October 15, 2013

Blue Planet Grill has opened its Neapolitan pizza concept in the Financial District of New York City. Blue Planet Grill features a rotating brick oven and a…

Sbarro expands Middle East footprint

October 15, 2013

Sbarro has formalized a multiunit franchise partnership agreement with Casual Restaurants LLC that will grow the brand's presence in the United Arab Emirates.…

The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza adds delivery service

October 14, 2013

Seattle's The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits has launched a new delivery service available to the city's Queen Anne neighborhood. To celebrate, drivers…

National Restaurant Association's DeFife named a top lobbyist

October 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's Executive Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, Scott DeFife, has been named a "2013 Leading Association…

Restaurant industry responds to government shutdown with promos, pleas

October 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza is the latest restaurant brand to launch a promotion in response to the government shutdown. The fast casual pizza concept is offering free…

Pizza Hut HR Department recognized for training program

October 11, 2013

The Pizza Hut Human Resources Department and its LEAD (Leading Excellence And Development) Team, in partnership with Infinitude Creative Group, was awarded the…

How to protect your restaurant from a fire

Poorly cleaned hoods and ducts account for 21 percent of all restaurant fires.

Free webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification

October 10, 2013

The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…

Pizza Hut's WingStreet plans first national ad campaign

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut China plans leverage the brand's momentum to grow its Casual and Home Services businesses.

Study: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures

October 9, 2013

According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…

Donatos Pizza chairman to appear on Undercover Boss

October 9, 2013

Donatos Pizza Chairman Jane Grote Abell will be featured on CBS's reality series "Undercover Boss" 8 p.m. on Oct. 11.  The show will follow Grote Abell as she…

5 ways to market your restaurant catering holiday program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The most valuable marketing tool available to you as a restaurant operator is your people; train them.

3 tips for responding to Yelp reviews

Sending a private message is like sending a personal email and is best used to thank patrons for writing a positive review.

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza to continue West Coast expansion

October 8, 2013

Kansas City, Mo.-based SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open two more Orange County, Calif., locations in Los Alamitos in December 2013 and in Huntington Beach…