Wheat prices pass $9 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices pivot upwards.

Domino's Pizza celebrates South Wales anniversary

July 5, 2012

Domino's Pizza is celebrating 15 years in South Wales, Australia, with celebrations across the region, including a 15th birthday party July 14, 2012, at its…

Crime prevention – The power of a flower

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design relies on the ability to deter criminal acts.

Upholding of Health Care Law may lead to digital menu board boom

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Operators planning for law's mandate to display calorie information.

Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria ready for franchising

July 5, 2012

Wichita, Kan.-based Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria made its debut in 2005 in the NewMarket Square area. Nearly seven years later, the company is ready to…

Chuck E. Cheese unveils new 'rock star' mascot

July 5, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese has introduced an updated version of its longtime mascot, part of the company's makeover to reverse slipping sales.

Colorado restaurant chains pitch in for wildfire relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operators donating food and linking social media sites to American Red Cross page.

Disharmonic harmony in trends 2012

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Patterns shift based on their own trajectory regardless of corporate strategy planning.

Due Forni Pizza and Wine ready for Austin, Texas debut

July 3, 2012

Due Forni Pizza & Wine will open this winter in Austin's historic Littlefield Building at Sixth and Congress streets. The restaurant and wine bar is the…

Digital menu boards showing up on food trucks

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital display used to display menu items and keep customers entertained with trivia and games.

Natural gas prices spike 27 cents

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices remain solidly above $8 for the second week in a row.

Papa John's marks 100th Middle East unit

July 2, 2012

Papa John's CEO/founder/chairman John Schnatter was in Dubai over the weekend to celebrate the Louisville, Ky.-based brand's 100th unit opening in the Middle…

Restaurant industry reports continued positive sales

June 29, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

More members join American Pizza Community

June 29, 2012

Suppliers Tyson and Sutus are the newest members of the American Pizza Community, in addition to brands Figaro's Italian Pizza, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Pizza…

Yum! Restaurants International names new general manager of Brazil

June 29, 2012

Yum! Restaurants International has appointed Andréa Rolim to the position of general manager, Brazil, overseeing the operations, marketing, training and…

Google: I dislike my staff

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The second most likely reason your staff leaves is lack of respect or support from a supervisor.

MOD Pizza in growth mode

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Latest unit has opened in the newly renovated Seattle Center Armory/Center House, with views of the iconic Space Needle.

Health Care Law upheld, restaurant industry players respond

June 28, 2012

The United States Supreme Court today upheld a majority of the provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), with a 5-4 decision.

Papa John's franchisee receives $6.7M credit facility

June 28, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided a $6.7 million credit facility to Pizzerias LLC, a Papa John's franchisee that operates 31 locations in the…

Pizza Ranch growing Kansas City footprint

June 28, 2012

Iowa-based Pizza Ranch has plans in place to grow in the Kansas City, Kan., market.