NRA names board members

February 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today that they have elected officers to their…

Say it ain’t so! – The bogus robbery

 The restaurant manager’s home phone rang. She recognized the cell phone number of her shift manager on the display. Before she could say “Hello” she heard a…

Chuck E. Cheese to increase ad spend by $6M in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chuck E. Cheese's refined pizza dough, which yields crispier crust and has reduced sodium, will roll out by February's end.

New app puts restaurant customers in control of music

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Roqbot allows customers to select the music played while they eat.

Experts warn of impending food price increases

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Effects of the 2012 summer drought and a possible sequester are expected to contribute to trend.

George Washington couldn’t lie. Honesty is still the best communication policy with customers.

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Legend has it that when George Washington’s father asked him whether he’d chopped down his cherry tree, young Washington said, “I cannot tell a lie, I did it…

Yum! Brands named diversity award winner at IFA convention

February 20, 2013

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc. has received the International Franchise Association's Ronald E. Harrison Award for its accomplishments in diversity and…

NRA's Public Affairs Conference set for April

February 20, 2013

An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington, D.C., April 17-18 for the National Restaurant Association's 27th annual…

Annual CiCi's Pizza Throwdown showcases employees' skills

February 20, 2013

Angel Roldan of the Garland, Texas, CiCi's Pizza restaurant on North Jupiter Road, has been named the winner of CiCi's third annual Pizza Throwdown event.

EarthLink, ANX launch managed PCI compliance solution

February 20, 2013

EarthLink Inc., an IT and communications provider, and ANXeBusiness Corp., a provider of compliance solutions, have partnered to launch a PCI Compliance…

NAPICS '13: State of the pizza segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Although it's currently on the upswing, it is likely to take the restaurant industry until 2020 to reach pre-Recession growth levels.

Video: MMF adds security feature to cash registers

February 19, 2013

MMF recently rolled out a new Advantage line for cash registers that includes extra storage for coin rolls and other iteams, and a hidden compartment for…

Video: Restaurants can use Elo's new tablet to speed up operations

February 19, 2013

Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City.

Video: Expert on Millennials shares tips on how to reach them

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials want to co-create your product and share it with their friends.

The minimum wage debate

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

When government policies lead to reduced employment and motivation, everyone loses.

Crude oil prices rise 10 percent in two months

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Unanticipated refinery maintenance and higher demand are also driving up the cost of fuel.

Manager's Red Book technology suite goes online

February 18, 2013

Red Book Solutions announced today at the International Franchise Association Convention in Las Vegas that, as part of the new technology suite brought…

Pizza takeout concepts drive loyalty with value, location and discounts

February 15, 2013

A new survey of restaurant customers in the U.S. identifies the top loyalty drivers for pizza takeout concepts as good value, convenient locations and low…

Figaro's names new director of Marketing

February 15, 2013

Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc., the franchisor of more than 100 pizza restaurants operating under three brand names, announced that Jennifer M. Young, marketing…

Villa Enterprises plans six new outlets in Egypt

February 15, 2013

Villa Enterprises plans to open a Villa Italian Kitchen location in the Mall of Arabia food court in Cairo, Egypt, through franchisee Sherief Sobh.