Wait time zero: The need for speed

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Restaurant efficiency experts cite the 7-second rule; a 7-second reduction in customer wait times increases a chain’s market share by as much as 1 percent.

Independent restaurants experience slowed traffic

September 2, 2014

The strength and marketing clout of major and small restaurant chains kept total restaurant industry traffic flat instead of declining in the April/May/June…

QSR employees plan 150-city strike this week

September 2, 2014

Quick-service employees in more than 150 cities are planning on walking off their jobs this Thursday as part of their ongoing protest for a $15-an-hour minimum…

Restaurant Performance Index declines in July

August 29, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a modest decline in July.

Study reveals most employees see a future for themselves in restaurant industry

August 28, 2014

As the most extensive research of the restaurant sector workforce in decades, “Who Works in the U.S. Restaurant Industry,” details the opinions of nearly 5,10…

Technomic report highlights lunch daypart tips and trends

August 28, 2014

Considering that consumers regularly eat lunch away from home – a couple of days a week on average -- operators do well to try to snag a larger share of visits…

Consumers say one thing, do another when it comes to healthy choices

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers sometimes say one thing, but do another when it comes to healthful choices. This conflict affects their food choices and translates into complex…

Snack foods making their way onto plates

August 27, 2014

U.S. consumers are eating traditional snack foods, particularly snacks with a perceived health benefit, in between and at meals, and this behavior will drive…

5 reasons restaurants should offer gift cards

Gift cards are a low-cost marketing tool that can help any size restaurant boost sales, order values and profit margins, and can deepen customer relationships.

Why investors are eating up food delivery services

Partnering with a delivery service frees up restaurant owners to focus on food and experience while still expanding their customer base.

Taste trends: fermented flavors riding in on the heat wave

August 21, 2014

Consumers are developing a taste for fermented foods like kimchi, craft pickles and fish sauce, according to the newest Culinary Trend Tracking Series (CuTTS…

Little Caesar's passes on Pizza Bowl

August 20, 2014

Little Caesar's announced the disbandment of its Pizza Bowl at Detroit's Ford Field.

New research indicates consumers prefer natural cheese

August 19, 2014

New research by Reportlinker.com reveals that 90% of adults surveyed consume cheese and prefer natural over processed cheese, according to a press release.

Yogurt entrepreneur launches Alabama pizza chain

August 14, 2014

Yogurt Mountain founder David Kahn is expected to debut his latest venture, Pizza 120, in the next few days, according to Alabama Media Group.

What do you get when you cross pizza and lipstick with an economic recession?

August 14, 2014

New research by CMC Markets suggests that pizza profits are a sign of the times for Australian consumers.

Unique marijuana pizza leaves company thirsty for more

August 13, 2014

In addition to yesterday's announcement of the potential development of a marijuana pizza, Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation stated today it is creating a…

Consumer traffic, unit growth low in 2014

August 13, 2014

Quick service restaurants grew units to 337,667, up 2 percent, and unit counts for full service restaurants, which include casual dining, midscale/family…

Marijuana pizza prospects high

August 12, 2014

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced today that it is considering developing marijuana pizza with the assistance of India-based pharmaceautical…

Wheat, cheese prices jump as gas falls

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza shares, wheat, cheese on the rise

Australia gives self-service pizza a chance

August 11, 2014

Australia is getting a taste of its first pizza vending machine, according to cnet.com.