Natural gas prices reach 18-month high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chuck E. Cheese stock gets a boost from augmented reality mobile app launch.

First Pie Five Pizza Co. franchise location to open this month

April 1, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. today announced its first franchised location is scheduled to open this month in Holladay, Utah, near Salt Lake City. It will be operated by…

Little Caesars adds Detroit-style deep dish pizza to the menu

April 1, 2013

Over the weekend, Little Caesars Pizza took to its social media channels to introduce its new "Deep! Deep!" Dish pizza. Some fans questioned the chain's timing…

Cintas' Battle of the Bowls restroom competition is back

April 1, 2013

Cintas Corporation is now accepting nominations for its annual America’s Best Restroom Contest, where the “Top 10 places to go—when you’ve got to go” are…

Why mid-size and emerging chains should consider group purchasing to cut costs

Being a member of a GMO can help restaurants remain profitable in the face of surging commodity costs.

Domino's UK appoints new marketing leader

March 29, 2013

Jane Walker has joined Domino's UK as head of Marketing. She will oversee the national and local store marketing teams to help position the brand for long-term…

Operator Innovations Awards focused on technology, sustainability

March 29, 2013

An independent panel of foodservice operators from the across the industry has selected the finalists for the 2013 Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists…

NRA: RPI falls below 100, but operators 'remain optimistic about sales growth'

March 29, 2013

Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) slipped…

Greco resigns as Sbarro CEO; replaced by former Wendy's president

March 28, 2013

Sbarro announced today that current Board Chairman J. David Karam has assumed the additional duties of CEO. He replaces Jim Greco, who resigned from the…

Majority Whip among NRA's Public Affairs Conference speakers

March 28, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's 27th Annual Public Affairs Conference, in Washington, D.C., April 17-18, will feature Congressman Kevin McCarthy…

Why restaurants must unite IT, Marketing departments to win customers

Close-knit teaming at all levels is paramount for digital excellence and a healthy return on those technology investments.

Has the pizza segment responded to demand for healthier options?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Launches during Q1 feature unique veggie toppings and 'health-halo' descriptors.

Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth

March 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…

Pie Five and Pizza Inn exec to talk new brand integration

March 27, 2013

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc.'s senior vice president and chief development officer Madison Jobe will speak Thursday at the 2013 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference…

Uncle Maddio's adds customer rewards program

March 26, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has introduced a new customer rewards program, "Loyalty Love" across several stores. The program rewards customers with a free…

Pie Five Pizza Co. expands into Florida

March 26, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has awarded the first multiunit franchise agreement for Florida to develop 10 locations. The deal…

Final phase of Domino's delivery vehicle challenge complete

March 26, 2013

The fifth and final phase of the Domino's Ultimate Delivery Vehicle Challenge has been completed. The last phase called for the creation of photorealistic…

Domino's backs off speedy delivery promise for pan pizza

March 26, 2013

After touting its delivery speed for the past 53 years, Domino's Pizza is now telling its employees to slow things down a bit thanks to its new handmade pan…

Cheese prices rise sharply in past week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Stubborn winter-like weather keeps natural gas prices up.

Report: Restaurant deals no longer driving traffic

March 25, 2013

With restaurant visits on a deal or discount down last year, it appears that restaurant customers may perceive the price of deals offered over a length of time…