Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.

Simple deterrents to late night restaurant robberies

Often, QSR windows are covered with advertizing or window clings; however, limited visibility from the outside provides cover for a robbery in progress.

Middle East Domino's franchisee marks 200th unit

November 7, 2012

Alamar Foods, the Domino's Pizza master franchisee with operational rights in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP), announced the opening of its…

Pizza Hut franchisee expands smaller model

November 7, 2012

NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended Sept. 25, including a 1.3 percent…

Villa Enterprises plants flag in Egypt

November 7, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has opened Villa Italian Kitchen and Bananas units at the American University (AUC) in Cairo, Egypt. These locations…

5 ways to grow your off-premise catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Delivery of your product will make or break your catering program: Invest in safe vehicles, showcase your brand on those vehicles and purchase…

Former Buffalo Wild Wings director joins Blaze Pizza

November 6, 2012

Shortly after announcing its plans to expand nationally, Blaze Pizza has appointed Carolyne Canady as vice president of Franchise Sales.

Detroit Lions join Happy's Pizza coat campaign

November 6, 2012

For the 4th consecutive year, Happy's Pizza is joining forces with Greater Grace Temple in Detroit for its Happy's Coats for Kids campaign. This year, Detroit…

NRA executive named 'Top Lobbyist'

November 6, 2012

Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by…

An industry of choice again

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The industry must improve the overall offer to prospective employees; pay, benefits, working conditions and schedules in order to attract quality workers.

Linking social media to loyalty programs can even the playing field

How one small chain changed the anonymous Twitterverse into a ripe platform from which to harvest one-to-one digital customer relationships.

Cheese prices continue to rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Despite a shortage of fuel in areas hit by Hurricane Sandy, gas prices continue to fall.

Little Caesars honoring military members with free Crazy Bread

November 5, 2012

Little Caesars Pizza is offering a free order of Crazy Bread to all U.S. armed forces veterans and active military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Chuck E. Cheese to boost media weight by 25 percent in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Executives have witnessed a correlation between its reduced media weight this year and slower sales.

Pizza Inn expands in Arkansas

November 1, 2012

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. has opened its newest location on Main Street in Cave City, Ark.

4 new technologies now serving restaurants

CEOs tell you why your restaurants need new solutions.

Papa John's sales bolstered by kick off of football season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital orders are in excess of 35 percent.

Fledgling NYC pizza concept delivered during Hurricane Sandy

November 1, 2012

As New Yorkers begin to return to their homes and recover from Hurricane Sandy earlier this week, one pizzeria weathered the storm during its most dramatic…

NYPD Pizza signs with BBI to franchise globally

November 1, 2012

Beautiful Brands International announced a joint venture with Paul Russo to franchise NYPD Pizzeria, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. Russo founded NYPD Pizza in…

Restaurant chains double amount raised to fight childhood hunger

November 1, 2012

Throughout Sep. 8, 292 restaurants across every segment participated in Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry fundraising program. Together, they…