Retailers offering higher quality pizza, sandwiches to compete with restaurants

January 30, 2013

When the Recession was in full swing, consumers chose grocery stores, warehouse clubs and other retailers over restaurants, seeking out better deals on…

Anthony Bourdain named a featured speaker for NRA Show

January 30, 2013

Anthony Bourdain — best known for his Emmy Award-winning series "No Reservations" and new programs "The Taste" on ABC and "Parts Unknown" on CNN — has been…

Redesigned Loop Pizza Grill opening on Duke's campus

January 30, 2013

The Loop Pizza Grill is one of the few restaurants chosen to open in the Bryan Center on the campus of Duke University in Durham, N.C.

Report: Majority of consumers now use mobile food ordering tools

January 29, 2013

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and its Mobile Marketing Center of Excellence, in partnership with Viggle, have released the "Mealtime Goes Mobile…

Catering company ramps up momentum with expanded restaurant network

January 29, 2013

Phoodeez, a Boston-based company that specializes in partnering with those in need of catering with restaurants, has launched its Frequent Phoodeez program and…

Pizza players prep for Super Bowl rush

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Game day is historically the busiest day of the year for pizza operators, who add supplies and staff to keep pace.

Tips on keeping food purchasing costs down

Many of the reasons restaurant costs can flair are by overlooking simple procedures and tests.

Papa John's names new VP of global communications

January 28, 2013

Papa John's International has promoted Steve Higdon to vice president of global communications. In his new position, Higdon is responsible for the company’s…

Domino's stock climbs 28 percent in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices experience an uptick for the first time in more than a month.

Breadcrumb launches 'better' iPad POS hardware protection for restaurants

January 25, 2013

Breadcrumb, a division of Groupon, has launched a comprehensive overnight emergency parts replacement service and extended warranty plan for restaurants and…

SPIN! Pizza earns top honors from two publications

January 25, 2013

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has been named "best pizza" by Kansas City (Mo.) Magazine and 435 South Magazine in their annual "city's best" issues.

A forgotten key strategy in avoiding menu price increases

Including loss prevention in your strategies to counter higher costs may give you a competitive advantage, and add 3 to 5 percent to the top line.

Little Caesars makes big perception gains in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company finishes in the top 5 after taking its marketing message national.

Culture trumps strategy: What I learned from Ben & Jerry's

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The company's employees connect emotionally in their communities and their group understands that waking up in the morning to do important work is not just…

Hungry Howie's selects SecureConnect for PCI compliance services

January 23, 2013

SecureConnect, an Internet security and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance services provider, has been selected as the approved PCI compliance provider for…

NYC's Two Boots Pizzeria expanding to Nashville

January 23, 2013

New York City-based Two Boots Pizzeria, known for its Cajun-Italian offerings, is planning to open a unit in Nashville, Tenn., this year.

Women's Foodservice Forum sets restaurant tour date

January 22, 2013

Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) announced the schedule of its Women Making Their Mark Tour which takes place during the Annual Leadership Development…

Record-setting 2012 temperatures send natural gas prices down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Prices at the pump remain flat from last week after a few weeks of slight gains.

Vending machine micromarket hot trend: QSR branded products?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Micromarkets can provide benefits such as accessibility, flexibility and profitability for brands willing to adopt them.

Pizza Pizza passes $1M milestone for Children's Miracle Network

January 21, 2013

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza announced that its charitable program, Slices for Smiles, has raised more than $1 million in funds since its inception in 2007. This…