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…

Yum! Brands Inc. declares quarterly dividend

March 25, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc. has declared a dividend of $0.335 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed May 3 to shareholders of record at the…

Papa John's marketing chief leaving to head agency of record

March 22, 2013

Papa John's International Inc. today announced that Andrew Varga is resigning his position as chief marketing officer. Varga has accepted the role of president…

Hungry Howie's Pizza founder dies

March 22, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs founder Jim Hearn, 71, a Palm Harbor, Fla., resident since 1982, died from a sudden illness on Tuesday.

SKINNYPIZZA deal solidifies Manhattan presence

March 22, 2013

Long Island, N.Y.-based SKINNYPIZZA has signed an exclusive deal with Mogull Realty for multiunit expansion into Manhattan.

Tutta Bella names management team for new location

March 22, 2013

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, Seattle's first VPN (Verace Pizza Napoletana) Neapolitan pizzeria, has named the management team appointed to lead the…

Universal Plug n Play: New report on an old problem

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Universal Plug and Play should not be enabled if you are concerned about security.

Executing a charitable program at your restaurant doesn’t have to be hard

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Philanthropy takes time and patience, but the benefits are tangible for a brand.