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!

Sbarro's new pizza promo yields 100K new Facebook fans

November 13, 2012

Sbarro introduced its new Neapolitan-style pizza recipe by giving away more than 35,000 free slices throughout October. The slices were delivered nationwide…

Menu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals

November 9, 2012

Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies.

Simple deterrents to late night restaurant robberies

Often, QSR windows are covered with advertizing or window clings; however, limited visibility from the outside provides cover for a robbery in progress.

5 ways to grow your off-premise catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Delivery of your product will make or break your catering program: Invest in safe vehicles, showcase your brand on those vehicles and purchase…

An industry of choice again

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The industry must improve the overall offer to prospective employees; pay, benefits, working conditions and schedules in order to attract quality workers.

Restaurant chains brace for Hurricane Sandy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Contingency plans put into place; franchisees told to heed local warnings.

Study: Election a non-factor in hourly employers' business decisions

October 29, 2012

While hourly employers have an eye on the presidential election and its potential effects on health care, most are not waiting until after Election Day to make…