Humane Society submits shareholder proposal to Domino's

October 6, 2011

The Humane Society of the United States submitted a shareholder resolution asking Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino's Pizza to report to shareholders the…

MOD Pizza expands outside of Seattle market

October 6, 2011

MOD Pizza, a top-your-own pizza chain, will open its newest store Oct. 8 n Lynnwood, Wash.

Two Mellow Mushrooms set to open

October 6, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has two openings slated for Oct. 10, in Cumming, Ga., and Denton, Texas.

McDonald's executive named to NRA board

October 5, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has added Steven Hilton, vice president of Government Relations for McDonald's Corporation, to its Board of Directors.

Domino's names VP of marketing innovation

October 5, 2011

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino's Pizza has named Joe Jordan as its vice president of marketing innovation.

Commentary: Ten lessons the restaurant industry can learn from Steve Jobs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Innovator, visionary, entrepreneur always kept a focus on the customer.

NRA takes job message to Capitol Hill

October 4, 2011

The National Restaurant Association took its jobs message to Capitol Hill Tuesday, sharing with congressional staff the economic significance of tourism and…

Music plays a big part in customer experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Playlist variety, volume and quality are key factors in guests' intent to return to a restaurant.

Yum! Brands lifted again by China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 4, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced its third quarter 2011 results for the period ended Sept. 3, including an operating profit growth of 7 percent in China and …

Ground Round CEO named NRA 2012 Convention Chair

October 3, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has selected Jack Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative LLC (IOC), to serve as its…

Mellow Mushroom launches Home Grown Harvest promotion

Atlanta-based Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers kicked off a company-wide promotion centered on fall inspired flavors. The promotion, The Home Grown Harvest, runs…

Straw Hat Pizza updates corporate mission with sustainability focus

October 3, 2011

Straw Hat Pizza has updated its corporate mission to include a social responsibility pledge.

Stock market affected by Greece's debt crisis

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Commodity prices hold steady.

Papa John's franchisee files for bankruptcy, paychecks on hold

September 29, 2011

An 84-unit Papa John's Pizza franchisee filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, a move that has held up paychecks for employees at its Colorado and Minnesota…

Eagle Boys Express undergoes menu, store makeover

September 29, 2011

Australia's Eagle Boys Pizza Express store network will undergo a store and menu makeover in the biggest revamp the Express brand has seen since rolling out…

EPIC Programs Group launches pizza delivery insurance package

September 28, 2011

EPIC Programs Group, a managing underwriter and program administrator providing risk management and insurance solutions, has launched its newest program for…

Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Mellow Mushroom footprint grows in N.C.

September 27, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has found plenty of success in North Carolina, and the brand continues to grow in the Tar Heel state, with an opening set for Oct.

New Straw Hat Pizza marketing campaign features Garfield

September 27, 2011

Straw Hat Pizza has licensed the famous Garfield cartoon character from creator Jim Davis and Paws Inc. as part of its new marketing campaign.

Report: Customers tend to patronize independent restaurants over chains

September 26, 2011

Battling with low-operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be hit hard in these poor…