Clinton applauds NRA for kids nutrition initiative

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During NRA Show keynote address, former president says collaboration is the key to the future.

Hungry Howie's remodel features modern elements, new equipment

Madison Heights, Mich.-based Hungry Howie's Pizza underwent a redesign in 2010 that featured a new look and equipment. The new design reduced labor costs and…

How many people does it take to process a credit card?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

I know this sounds like the old joke about a light bulb or a chicken crossing the road, but the way some restaurants operate, the joke is on them.  There are…

Chuck E. Cheese's plans marketing makeover to reverse slipping sales

May 4, 2012

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, reported its Q1 financial results Thursday, which included a drop in revenues and profit.

Yum! Brands to present at two conferences

May 4, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that it will present at Baird's 2012 Growth Stock Conference on May 8 in Chicago at approximately 1:25 p.m. Central time.

Stevi B's Pizza adding two Virginia units

May 4, 2012

Stevi B's Pizza has announced the signing of an agreement to develop two additional locations in the greater Richmond, Va., area with franchisee Rick Collins…

Naked Pizza sponsors Foggy Awards for gluten-free leaders

May 3, 2012

Find Me Gluten Free, a gluten-free restaurant and business finder smartphone app, has announced the winners of the inaugural Foggy Awards – honoring leaders in…

Papa John's finds success in local store marketing efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During its Q1 earnings call, the company reiterated its premium positioning amidst a highly competitive, deep discounting segment.

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - Part II

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Researchers have found no consistent relationship between participants' driving distance to QSR joints and their weight over a 30-year span

Upselling customers and getting the most out of advanced messaging

by Shawn Chute — COO, Sutus

When your phone line is busy, or your staff too busy to do more than take orders, you will miss out on opportunities to upsell customers.

Chuck E. Cheese's reportedly agrees to $10 prize limit in Calif.

May 2, 2012

A story published in a newsletter titled The Redemption Report claims that CEC Entertainment Inc., Chuck E. Cheese's parent company, has agreed to help…

Pizza Inn opens new Houston unit

May 2, 2012

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. is expanding in Houston with its newest addition now open.

Franchise owners, corporate employees form American Pizza Community

May 2, 2012

America's leading pizza companies, their small business franchise owners and other groups that comprise the pizza industry announced Tuesday the formation of…

CiCi's Pizza introduces new pizza, tagline

May 2, 2012

CiCi's Pizza has introduced the newest pizza on its buffet, The Meltdown, made with Parmesan, Romano and mozzarella cheeses, a signature Italiano sauce and…

Vendor Safe webinar to focus on PCI Compliance

May 1, 2012

A new webinar from FastCasual.com and VendorSafe Technologies will focus on the financial implications restaurant operators could face by not maintaining PCI…

Domino's international division surpasses domestic footprint

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's Q1 promotional focus was on side items, driving tickets and store profits.

Nutrition information display kiosks to show up at NRA show

May 1, 2012

QA Graphics, an Iowa-based interactive design firm, announced today that the company will demonstrate its nutrition information kiosk solution at the National…

Boulder, Colo.: Epicenter of food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

One of the ways Naturally Boulder Products contributes to the food innovation culture is by forcing participants to pitch new ideas every other year to proven…

Yum! Brands names new president and CFO

May 1, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the promotion of Rick Carucci, 54, to president, reporting to chairman and CEO David C. Novak.

West Virginia pizzeria crowdsources for new name

May 1, 2012

A Fayetteville, W. Va., pizzeria is hosting a contest to come up with a new name as it plans for expansion.