Papa John's Q1 sales up 8.2 percent internationally

May 8, 2013

Papa John's International announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, including a systemwide comp sales increase of 1.6 percent for North…

Cocktail prices on the rise at independent restaurants

May 8, 2013

Restaurant Sciences LLC, an independent firm that tracks food and beverage product sales in North America, has reported a significant increase in average…

The new reality of a world dairy market

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The years of low stable cheese cost are over; pizza operators need to accept this and price to account for permanently higher costs.

Survey: Internal promotion popular in hourly marketplace

May 7, 2013

According to an online survey from Snagajob, an hourly employment marketplace for job seekers and employers, 80 percent of companies surveyed have a policy to…

Another meat scandal hits China food industry

May 7, 2013

Another meat supply scandal has hit the China food industry. Shanghai authorities are now testing mislabeled mutton from a wholesaler that was initially…

How to optimize your restaurant menu on your website

Showcase your featured specials right on your homepage to draw first-time visitors in and build excitement around your limited-time offering.

Pizza companies benefit from stock market peak

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices are up 20 cents since the beginning of April.

Pizza operator speaks out against new FDA regulations

May 6, 2013

Joe Taylor Southlake, owner of Southlake's Wood Fired Pizza in Sarasota, Fla., is speaking out on new regulations from the Food and Drug Administration that…

Chuck E. Cheese's sales up nearly 10 percent in March

May 3, 2013

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, announced its second quarter earnings Thursday, including a 1.6-percent sales increase versus the…

Pizza Fusion plans airport expansion

May 3, 2013

Pizza Fusion has announced a strategic alliance with MERA Corporation, a foodservice contract management company, to expand the chain into airports throughout…

Canadian pizzerias to get cheaper mozzarella

May 3, 2013

The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) has announced the creation of a milk class for mozzarella cheese to be used on fresh pizzas. The new 3(d) class was…

Commentary: What's your mobile wallet recipe?

The mobile customer wants to be an active participant in the experience and is a potential brand ambassador if you get the experience right.

Dining Alliance signs national contract with Pepsi

May 2, 2013

Dining Alliance, a foodservice partnership for independently owned restaurants, has signed a national contract with Pepsi, the first soda agreement to serve…

34 ways to fail with a poorly written franchise agreement

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Franchise agreements must be prepared, negotiated and reviewed by a specialist from where the restaurant will operate.

Domino's CEO not worried about emergence of fast casual pizza

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The big pizza players are taking share away from regionals and independents because of their technology advantage.

Restaurant operators optimistic about sales growth

May 1, 2013

Buoyed by positive sales results and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

Hungry Howie's growing Tennessee footprint

May 1, 2013

Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza has announced a new store in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Is the honeymoon over for food trucks?

One expert predicts a slower rate of opening, but more innovation and higher quality cuisine based on consumer expectations.

NRA proposing changes to E-Verify to better suit small restaurant owners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Employers can rely on E-Verify to help them comply with the law.

Italy experiencing shortage of pizza makers

April 30, 2013

Maybe the world is ending soon after all. News broke this week about a shortage of pizza makers in Italy of all places. ABC News obtained a report from an…