Proceeds from MonkeyMedia Software catering 'how to' to benefit Share Our Strength

October 20, 2011

A new book is now available to help multi-unit restaurant chains understand what it takes to develop a successful catering platform. Erle Dardick, the founder…

NRA names Christopher Melchert senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance

October 20, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the addition of Christopher Melchert as senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance, a new position…

Restaurants to go back to scratch?

Across channels, there is a return to true cooking. But, is it worth it?

Little Caesars names Dana M. Tilley VP, Research, Development & Innovation

October 19, 2011

Little Caesars Pizza has announced the appointment of Dana M. Tilley as vice president of Research, Development & Innovation. In her new role, Tilley will…

Giordano's Pizza chain receives $26 million bid

October 19, 2011

According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, the Giordano's Pizza chain has received a $26 million offer for its operations. The information was taken from…

Itty bitty is now a biggie

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…

Domino's same-store sales, profits up again

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 17, 2011

Domino's Pizza Inc. today announced positive results for the third quarter ended Sept. 11. The company enjoyed a domestic same-store sales increase of …

Go with the flow

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

A client who recently read a very powerful white paper written by Greg Collins and Cal Popken asked me to explain the term 'Tributary Supply Chain.'

After month-long decline, gas prices back on the rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Stocks rebound on heels of European bailout.

Irish Pizza Hut franchisees win agreement injunction

October 16, 2011

Q Co. Franchising Ireland Ltd., the master franchise for Pizza Hut's delivery services in Ireland, has won a High Court injunction preventing termination of…

Domino's Australia promises faster delivery times

October 16, 2011

Domino's Pizza Australia has made a public commitment to lower delivery times, and has even launched an outdoor digital campaign in Brisbane to display…

Technomic develops newsletter for international growth markets

October 13, 2011

Food and beverage industry research firm Technomic has created a new newsletter, BRIC, which focuses on the growing international markets of Brazil, Russia…

Point, Counterpoint: Domino's menu labeling stance

Executive director of New York State Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Alliance responds to Domino's plea for menu labeling flexibility.

Yum! Brands recognized for Social Business Software results

October 12, 2011

Jive Software's annual Jive Awards recognized Yum! Brands as a winner for outstanding customer results using Social Business Software.

People Report names Best Practices finalists

October 12, 2011

People Report and sister company Black Box Intelligence have announced the finalists for the 2011 Best Practices awards to be presented Nov. 3 at the annual…

Mellow Mushroom keeps expanding

October 12, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open its next restaurant in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 17 in the neighborhood of Adams Morgan.

Study: QSR Hispanic advertising up in 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies study found that the percent of ad-spend allocated to Hispanic markets is an important determinant of a…

It's OK to break the rules

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

Forbes Magazine says, "The lifetime customer value to the owner of your neighborhood pizza joint is approximately $25,000. That's a lot of pizza—and the sooner…

Marcus Theatres ready to open third Zaffiro's Pizzeria

October 11, 2011

Just a month after announcing plans to open a Zaffiro's Pizzeria and Bar, Marcus Theatres is set to open a third Zaffiro's location. The newest restaurant will…

SpeedLine releases updated POS

October 11, 2011

A new release of SpeedLine 6.3 is now available, offering flexibility and scalability for restaurants' POS implementations.