Operations News & Media
Upper Crust Pizzeria files for bankruptcy protection
October 9, 2012
Boston-based Upper Crust Pizzeria, which was founded in 2001 and now includes 16 locations, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
read nowGreen Mill names new chief marketing officer
October 9, 2012
St. Paul, Minn.-based Green Mill Restaurants LLC announced that John Hinz has joined the organization as chief marketing officer.
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U.S. restaurant industry outlook: Slow and steady improvement
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CIT's managing director says financing continues to open up for restaurant companies.
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Fazoli's, Sbarro CEOs to share how their brands went from 'turmoil to turnaround'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Fast Casual Exec Summit attendees will learn from the industry's brightest.
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Stubborn gas prices set October record
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Cost of cheese continues to rise.
read nowYum! Brands honored for World Hunger Relief efforts
October 8, 2012
In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, World Food Program USA honored David Novak, chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, and Christina Aguilera, United…
read nowRedBrick Pizza voluntarily limits fountain drink sizes
October 8, 2012
California-based RedBrick Pizza co-founders Lynn and Jim Minidis have announced that the chain will limit serving sizes to 16-ounce cups on all fountain drinks…
read nowMellow Mushroom further expands in Texas
October 8, 2012
Less than a month after announcing its latest opening in Spring, Texas, Mellow Mushroom is set to expand even further in the Lone Star State. On Oct. 15…
read nowRestaurant industry adds 16K jobs in September
October 8, 2012
New analysis by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that the restaurant industry has continued to post solid job growth at more than double the…
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Marketing departments going for the jugular
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Ads, menu items are outwardly trying to one-up the competition.
read nowAurelio's Pizza undergoing brand makeover
October 5, 2012
Chicago-based Aurelio's Pizza has engaged Soos & Associates Inc. to create new interior and exterior corporate design and branding standards as part of the…
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An idea thats catching on
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Until there is more education about food sensitivities, the onus remains on the consumer to make sure their meal is safe.
read nowQSRs leading American employment opportunities
October 4, 2012
Despite a stagnant overall U.S. jobs environment, the restaurant industry is poised to turn in its strongest year of job growth since 2004, according to the…
read nowYum! Brands launches employee volunteer program
October 4, 2012
Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has launched a global initiative aimed at empowering the company's more than 1.4 million associates to…
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The Sustainability playground: consumer drivers
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Does your company have the ability to make the consumer feel safe?
read nowChicago's Pizza Persona hosting Sweetest Day promotion
October 3, 2012
The latest top-your-own fast casual pizza concept, which recently opened on Diversey Parkway in Chicago, is hosting a giveaway promotion on Sweetest Day, Oct.
read nowUncle Maddio's credits social media efforts for franchise growth
October 3, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint launched three years ago in Atlanta and expects to have 20 restaurants open by the end of 2012, with 125 more stores in development…
read nowReport: QSR traffic, tickets grow in second quarter
October 3, 2012
Consumers pulled back from visits to midscale and casual dining restaurants in the April, May and June quarter, continuing a four-year streak of visit losses…
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The great bacon shortage
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.
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POS system hackers are caught and prosecuted
by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies
Subway has been the subject of intensive scrutiny and media attention since it came to light that its POS system was found to be vulnerable and that several…
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