Chuck E. Cheese’s expands to Mexico

March 27, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc. has announced the development of 10 Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurants in Northeastern Mexico by franchise company CECFranquicias S.A. de…

Topper’s donates house dip sales to Canadian Cancer Society

March 27, 2011

Ontario-based Topper’s Pizza donated $10,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society last week.

Technomic: Distributor vs. branded manufacturer competition increases

March 24, 2011

Recent research conducted by foodservice consultants Technomic reveals restaurants’ preferences in manufacturer versus distributor brands. Specifically, the…

Study: Managers to hire, pay more in Summer '11

March 24, 2011

A newly released summer job survey commissioned by SnagAJob.com predicts that hiring managers with available jobs expect to be paying an average of $10.90 this…

U.S. restaurants join Japan earthquake relief effort

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Chains and independents are sponsoring promotions and contributing funds to help with the earthquake/tsunami recovery.

Chains commit to J.P. Morgan restaurant forum

March 23, 2011

Domino’s Pizza Inc., Tim Hortons Inc. and Jack in the Box have all committed to present at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum in…

Papa John’s taps Radware to boost online solution

March 22, 2011

With the objective of increasing its online business performance, Papa John’s has integrated Radware’s AppDirector, LinkProof and DefensePro software…

Domino’s ‘Turnaround’ campaign earns Ogilvy Award

March 22, 2011

Domino’s new pizza and complementing ad campaign not only boosted the company’s sales in 2010, it also earned the company an Advertising Research Foundation…

The Domino’s Effect: Honest feedback yielding honest advertising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some level of company candor is necessary in the days of social media.

Papa Gino’s Pizzeria deploys PeopleMatter's hiring software

March 21, 2011

Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, headquartered in Dedham, Mass., has deployed PeopleMatter's HIRE to its more than 280 restaurants throughout New England.

Cheese prices down more than 25 cents

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices remain stubborn.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria plans fast casual burger concept

March 20, 2011

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced its current expansion plans that call for new locations in Dallas, West Palm Beach, Fla., and various other sites.

Greenopia ranks top green restaurant chains

March 20, 2011

Greenopia, which researches eco-friendly retailers, services and organizations, has recently named its most sustainable restaurant chains.

Cut costs by trimming fees

In these trying times, every penny added to the bottom line counts heavily toward profitability. We search in ways to cut costs while still giving the customer…

Yum! Brands units remain closed in Japan

March 17, 2011

Of Yum! Brands’ 1,530 units in Japan, 150 remain closed after last week’s earthquake/tsunami.

NRA, Georgia-Pacific Professional to develop recycling best practices

March 17, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced that it will work with Georgia-Pacific Professional to identify best practices in the areas of recycling and…

MonkeyMedia Software CEO to host catering education webinar series

March 17, 2011

Erle Dardick, CEO of MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced…

Analyst: March cheese market crash long overdue

While the cheese market crash is good news for pizza operators, the positive impact won't trickle down to independents right away.

Innovation in the name of charity

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What do the Love Kitchen, Panera Bread, and Cafe 180 all have in common? They provide affordable food to those who can’t regularly pay full price for a meal.

Australian Domino’s profits up 16.9 percent

March 16, 2011

Domino’s Pizza had one of its most successful domestic years in 2010. It also turned in close to a 20 percent sales increase the United Kingdom.