LA County partnership created to designate healthy restaurants

September 13, 2013

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a healthy restaurants partnership, identifying restaurants that offer smaller portion sizes and…

Mobile payments a hot topic at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant operators will learn how and why to embrace mobile payments.

MOD Pizza names VP of Strategic Partnerships

September 11, 2013

Seattle-based MOD Pizza has named John Dikos, CFE, as its new vice president, Strategic Partnerships. Dikos comes to MOD Pizza from Qdoba Mexican Grill, where…

Former Qdoba exec selected to lead Project Pie development

September 11, 2013

California-based Project Pie has named former Qdoba executive Todd Owen as its vice president of Franchise Development, a position designed to drive continued…

Average wheat prices plummet

Gas prices temper after a week on the rise from Syria crisis fears.

Self-service doesn't mean 'no service'

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

In a classic 1995 episode of "Seinfeld," Jerry's kooky neighbor Kramer gets a new phone number, the digits of which are very similar to a movie information…

5 questions to ask before choosing a mobile partner

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

By Jitendra Gupta

Restaurant health inspection scores pushed into spotlight

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

While restaurant operators continue to maintain food safety practices, health inspection records are finding their way onto very public domains.

Uno Chicago, Old Chicago Pizza select new branding firm

September 5, 2013

Uno Chicago Grill and Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room are two of the latest restaurant brands that have selected Push, a branding agency based in Orlando, Fla.

Back to school – Back to basics

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

It is cheaper to sell more to current customers than find new ones, motivate them.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza promotes four execs

September 4, 2013

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has promoted four executives to support its expansion plans.

Registration opens for Nat'l Restaurant Association's annual show

September 4, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its NRA Show 2014 and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event. A special…

Tensions over Syria push gas prices up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wall Street also responds negatively to the potential strikes.

Restaurant industry leads No Kid Hungry efforts

September 3, 2013

Throughout September, restaurants nationwide will invite guests to raise money for the annual Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at ending…

Restaurant sales, traffic soften in July

September 3, 2013

As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Domino's Pizza found negligent in fatal delivery accident

August 30, 2013

A Beaumont, Texas, jury has determined the negligence of Dominos Pizza resulted in a deadly car accident caused by a pizza delivery driver in August 2012.

Earl of Sandwich, VooDoo BBQ will discuss Millennial marketing at FCES

Attendees of Fast Casual Executive Summit will learn strategies and best practices for using the mobile channel to build profitable relationships with…

Restaurant industry organizations respond to widespread strikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst said wage increases would add to food costs, which would then affect restaurant visits.

Quick-service wage protests snowball nationwide

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A petition has been sent to major restaurant chains citing their combined $7.35B in profits last year.

How Patxi's became the fastest growing private restaurant company in the U.S.

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Founder says 'Better before Cheaper,' and 'Revenue before Cost' is the key to longterm success.