Minimum wage set to rise in 10 states in 2013

December 28, 2012

Although it's far short of the $15 hourly pay many employees in New York and other cities have been protesting for lately, the minimum wage will rise in 201…

Major franchise growth on hold from uncertainty on Capitol Hill

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Franchisees cite uncertainty of tax policies, cost of implementing new health care rules and rising cost of energy as major concerns for the coming year.

The workforce structure debate of 2013: part time vs. full time

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Several elements will cause employers to revisit their workforce structure in 2013, including growth, regulation changes and labor cost increases.

What to expect in the pizza segment in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital technologies will be a major focus in the New Year.

Restaurant workers' wage protests spread to Chicago

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 13, 2012

After hundreds of New York City quick-service workers walked out of their jobs two weeks ago in protest of low wages, a large crowd is expected to do the same…

21 business security tips for the holidays

A lot of cash is exchanged at restaurants during the holiday season, making them a target for robbery.

Pizza segment's 2012 highlighted by expansion, mobile

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Commodities, rebranding efforts and social media initiatives are also big non-food stories from this year.

Restaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013

December 10, 2012

While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…

Franchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended

December 10, 2012

According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…

Patxi's Pizza recognized as a top job creator

December 7, 2012

San Francisco-based Patxi's Pizza was ranked No. 83 on Inc. Magazine's inaugural list of businesses that are adding jobs and rebuilding the economy, also known…

NRA Educational Foundation awards $3MM in scholarships

December 3, 2012

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today it achieved several major milestones in 2012, including awarding $3 million…

New York's QSR employees return to work after wage protest

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

'Fast Food Forward' movement is growing slowly through volunteer, social media efforts.

How to grow catering sales starting tomorrow

Takeout, dine-in, curbside and catering are all very different products and services and your customers will come for each of these reasons if you do a good…

Domino's plans hiring spree for busy season

November 21, 2012

Starting today, Domino's begins a stretch of time that will feature three of its top five days of the year — including Thanksgiving Eve, New Year's Eve and New…

Holiday hiring: who to hire and who to keep after the season

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Prepare for the added traffic by hiring a team of seasonal employees who naturally fit in your business so they can catch on quickly, hit the ground running…

Upper Crust closes 10 units amidst bankruptcy battle

November 15, 2012

Boston-based Upper Crust has closed 10 of its 17 restaurants in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., as is navigates through bankruptcy.

Papa Murphy's responds to Papa John's Obamacare drama

November 13, 2012

Amidst another social media firestorm (and boycott movement) surrounding Papa John's CEO John Schnatter's controversial comments about Obamacare, another large…

Papa John's boycott threatened over CEO's Obamacare comments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Founder John Schnatter estimates that the reform law will cost between $5 million and $8 million annually.

Why servant leadership is crucial for a successful restaurant catering program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Without the support structure in place at the highest level of your organization, mid-level managers and front-line employees will have a hard time carrying…

Pizza Hut donates 10K books through reading program

November 13, 2012

In celebration of National Young Readers Week Nov.12-16, Pizza Hut and its Book It! Program have selected the winning restaurants in the third annual Book It!