Operations News & Media
Chicago'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…
read nowPizza Patrón launches Pesos Por St. Jude fundraiser
October 2, 2012
Pizza Patrón will continue its tradition of raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during October. Each year, Pizza Patrón conducts the…
read nowNRA Show will be at Chicago's McCormick Place through 2021
October 2, 2012
The National Restaurant Association announced this week that its annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine…
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Domino's shares jump after pan pizza launch
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Cost of cheese continues to rise.
read nowSir Pizza continues expansion using Revention technology
October 1, 2012
Florida-based pizza concept Sir Pizza is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan for the South Florida region. There are currently 16 open locations.
read nowRestaurant traffic, sales up for 15th consecutive month
October 1, 2012
Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a modest gain…
read nowUnique Pizza eyes U.S. expansion for newly acquired Pizza Fusion
October 1, 2012
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced Pizza Fusion's domestic expansion strategy, beginning with a new franchise in Charlotte, N.C. to be opened this…
read nowDetroit Style Pizza Co. introduces catering
September 28, 2012
Detroit Style Pizza Co. has introduced its new catering service, which lets clients serve the chain's award-winning pizza and more at events in the greater…
read nowVilla Italian Kitchen debuts in Colombia
September 28, 2012
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has announced its first location in Colombia with the grand opening of Villa Italian Kitchen in Bogota.
read nowPizza Hut partners with Hulu for hunger relief promotion
September 28, 2012
Pizza Hut's annual World Hunger Relief campaign began this week and will continue through Nov. 3. During that time, the company will collect donations in-store…
read nowPapa Murphy's named one of Zagat's top chains for service
September 28, 2012
Papa Murphy's was once again named one of the top chains for service according to the 2012 Zagat Fast-Food Survey. The brand was No. 2 in the large chain…
read nowReport: U.S., Canada, China restaurants gain traffic in Q2
September 27, 2012
If it wasn't rainy, cloudy weather that kept foodservice customers away throughout much of Europe in the April, May and June quarter, it was economic concerns…
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What is the role of 'thought leadership' in new product innovation?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The old paradigm of type-A R&D; business managers that run large R&D; departments is out, and the new model of servant leaders with innovative thought…
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Pizza concepts broaden menus in September
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Coffee platforms, breakfast and desserts also highlighted.
read nowYum! Brands awarded for leadership training program
September 27, 2012
Yum! Brands Inc.'s "Taking People With You" employee leadership training program has received a "Gold Award for Excellence" in the category of custom content…
read nowFree webinar on navigating online analytics
September 26, 2012
Social media isn't just for outbound marketing anymore. When every online review is seen by at least 150 other potential guests, restaurant operators must have…
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