Who will be 'the Chipotle' of the pizza industry?

An inside look behind a growing trend in the pizza industry.

EEOC proposal bans employee background checks

The EEOC is proposing a ban on employers conducting criminal background checks on job applicants and current employees.

Starbucks continues to take the lead on mobile payments

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Coffee company touts success of its mobile payment program in Q3 earnings call.

McDonald's Happy Meals slim down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Changes reduce calorie count by 20 percent.

Don't call it a comeback: Bennigan's on a roll

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How former Salsarita's president Paul Mangiamele plans to breathe new life into an iconic brand.

New concept matches franchisees to lenders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Boefly has attracted many big-name chains as they seek various funding options for growth.

Fast casual inspires marquee chefs

As more celebrity chefs open fast casual offshoots, is chef-inspired upscale going fast casual, or is it the other way around?

Commentary: Social media: brand aid … or brand illusion?

Over the past few years, the noise from and about social media has grown louder and more confused, partly amped up by the proliferation of networking sites.

NRA, Healthy Dining launch healthy menu initiative for kids

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Nineteen restaurant chains sign up as inaugural participants.

Durbin Amendment final rule increases swipe-fee cap

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The NRA and others have expressed disappointment with the last minute interchange cap fee increase, accusing the Fed of succumbing to the banks' and card…

Five ways to integrate your multichannel marketing

While the message should remain consistent, what works on television or in a circular likely won't work on mobile or at the store.

What's next: Tablet technology replacing print menus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Marketing components are attractive to operators in their push to upsell.

Pizza Executive Summit: 'It's hip to be Foursquare'

Social media was a hot topic this week at the Pizza Executive Summit in Chicago, where operators heard from a variety of professionals who use it to help grow…

Pizza Executive Summit: Growing your business with the 'Power of One'

Restaurants hoping to succeed in today's economic times must know who they are, what they are and where they are going, according to Kathleen Wood, a…

USDA: Why food commodity prices are rising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Department's Economic Research Service report takes a look at reasons behind recent spikes.

Pizza Executive Summit: NRA VP gives 'The Washington Report'

Scott DeFife gives attendees an update on regulatory issues that could affect their businesses.  

Eight ways to build a mobile marketing platform

Although many restaurant operators have successfully leveraged mobile-marketing platforms, there are many more that are missing out. Here's a look at how to…

Webinar: Pinpointing the metrics that matter in growing sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Market Force-sponsored event highlights key factor in McDonald's dramatic turnaround.

Salsarita’s acquired by former McAlister’s CEO

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Former McAlister’s Deli president and CEO Phil Friedman has acquired the Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina restaurant chain. The chain has 80 stores across 19 states…

Value reinvented: What the industry will teach us next

The trickle down effect has blurred foodservice-segment lines in regard to value with menu development becoming more focused on value-driven culinary platforms.