Operations News & Media
Sbarro's fast casual prototypes yield 10 percent sales bump
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Italian chain rolling out new recipes, restaurant designs in turnaround bid.
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Pizza Inn honors top franchisees
August 8, 2012
Pizza Inn Inc. recently hosted its 2012 National Franchise Convention in Destin, Fla., where franchisees and team members were honored for their contributions…
read nowPizza Hut franchisee reports 5 percent jump in comp sales
August 8, 2012
Kansas-based NPC International Inc. has reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 26. NPC International is the world's largest Pizza Hut…
read nowPizza Hut Pakistan pulls Ramadan promotion
August 8, 2012
Pizza Hut Pakistan has removed its Ramadan promotion, claiming it wants to "reduce gluttony."
read nowPapa Murphy's to expand in Southwest Florida
August 8, 2012
Papa Murphy's is continuing its expansion, with newly announced plans to grow in the Southwest Florida market. According to the News-Press, the Vancouver…
read nowRestaurant chain growth doubles in the UK
August 8, 2012
The 100 leading United Kingdom restaurant chains registered a 5.6 percent annual turnover increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 2.6 percent the prior…
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Vending innovations pose threat to restaurant market share
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Advances in technology help machines evolve from pretzel-filled office staples to fresh, quick pizza providers.
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Domino's Australia introduces new logo
August 7, 2012
Domino's Australia and New Zealand Facebook pages introduced a new logo this week, featuring the company's name more prominently, dropping the word "pizza" and…
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Common food truck execution mistakes
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The guiding menu principle is always to sell fewer items at higher margins - which will allow you to spend more time on operations execution and customer…
read nowPizza Ranch opens first Montana location
August 6, 2012
Pizza Ranch has opened its first restaurant in Billings, Mont., that also marks the first location in the state.
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Gas prices jump a dime in a week
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chuck E. Cheese shares plummet after disappointing earnings report.
read nowDomino's offering half-off deal for online orders
August 6, 2012
Domino's Pizza is offering 50 percent off on all pizzas ordered online at menu price this week.
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Different approaches taken to navigate rising food costs
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casuals have relied on menu price increases, while QSRs shift focus to value proposition.
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Chuck E. Cheese experiences hiccups in marketing transition
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Profits affected by lull in advertising as company shifts message to parents.
read nowNational Restaurant Association expands food safety education in China
August 3, 2012
National Restaurant Association representatives traveled to China last month to expand the organization's commitment to food safety education there. While the…
read nowPapa John's signs 5-year partnership deal with NC State Athletics
August 3, 2012
Papa John's is now an "Official Partner of Wolfpack Athletics," having signed a 5-year collaboration deal this week with North Carolina State. The agreement…
read nowPizza Hut Canada promotion teases customers until September
August 2, 2012
Pizza Hut Canada has introduced its "Don't Open Me" challenge. From now through Sept. 3, customers will receive a prize-winning envelope with instructions to…
read nowKitchens With Confidence partners with Allergy Eats
August 2, 2012
Kitchens with Confidence, an international food training organization based in Northern Colorado, has teamed up with Boston-based AllergyEats, which…
read nowUncle Maddio's introduces gluten-free pizza for kids
August 2, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint launched a gluten-free kids' pizza this week. The kids' meal pizzas are available with a choice of more than 25 gluten-free toppings.
read nowPapa Murphy's expands mobile marketing initiative
August 2, 2012
Papa Murphy's Take 'N Bake Pizza has expanded its partnership with mobile marketing provider Phizzle. The mobile marketing product is now available in nearly…
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