Operations News & Media
Restaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013
December 10, 2012
While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…
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Gas prices drop nearly 50 cents in two months
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Cheese prices continue to fall.
read nowPrivate equity firm sells Pizza Hut franchisee
December 10, 2012
Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in lower-middle-market companies, today announced the sale of Southern California Pizza Company…
read nowFranchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended
December 10, 2012
According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…
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Gluten-free tops pizza menu trends in 2012
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chicken pizza toppings have increased 26 percent in the past three years.
read nowPatxi's Pizza recognized as a top job creator
December 7, 2012
San Francisco-based Patxi's Pizza was ranked No. 83 on Inc. Magazine's inaugural list of businesses that are adding jobs and rebuilding the economy, also known…
read nowFresh Brothers opens eighth location
December 7, 2012
Fresh Brothers has announced its eighth location, opening today in Santa Monica, Calif.
read nowzpizza expands footprint in the Middle East
December 6, 2012
California-based zpizza just opened its fifth Middle East location in Dubai. The Dubai location is operated by 54º East, a food and beverage company based out…
read nowSlice of Vegas operations VP named Nevada Restaurateur of the Year
December 6, 2012
Michael Jasilewicz of Titan Brands was recently named Restaurateur of the Year by the Nevada Restaurant Association.
read nowMarco's Pizza franchisee hosts campaign to support homeless
December 5, 2012
A total of 12 Marco's Pizza locations in Colorado will act as collection sites on Dec. 12 for the inaugural "No Socks To Work Day," a campaign to collect socks…
read nowReport: C-store traffic declines 2.1 percent in Q3
December 5, 2012
Total consumer traffic through convenience stores was down 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2012, versus the same quarter last year, according to research…
read nowTechnomic outlines restaurant visit drivers
December 5, 2012
Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.
read nowGranbury Restaurant Solutions acquires R-Stream LLC
December 5, 2012
Granbury Restaurant Solutions has completed the asset acquisition of R-Stream LLC, providers of enterprise management and point-of-sale solutions to the…
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The Loop Pizza Grill debuts new restaurant prototype
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The new restaurant introduces a new design that will serve as the prototype for future Loop locations.
read nowWomen's Foodservice Forum seeking nominations for SOAR
December 5, 2012
The Women’s Foodservice Forum is now accepting nominations for the seventh Jackie B. Trujillo Outstanding SOAR Award, sponsored by YUM! Brands. The award…
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Fines, fines everywhere fines: Consumers are fighting against unsolicited text messages
by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh
American consumers are a fickle lot, partly because the law says they can be. At one moment they're broadcasting an unsettling amount of detailed and personal…
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Why technology is the most effective way to grow your business
by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions
At every stage of your restaurant's growth, different technologies have a role to play.
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Free webinar includes tips on avoiding customer data breaches
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The average cost of a data breach for non-PCI compliance is $80,000.
read nowFranchise Association adds real estate matchmaking portal
December 4, 2012
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have launched a new online matchmaking portal designed…
read nowPizza Persona marks anniversary with $2 pizza deal
December 4, 2012
Jeffrey Zucker and James Kinnaird, the founders of Chicago's Pizza Persona, are offering two deals in celebration of the brand's first anniversary.
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