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…

PRSC: Using social media as recruitment, brand messaging tool

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Mary Ellen Slayter, senior editor of SmartBrief, led a panel discussion titled "Taking the Social Media Leap" at People Report's Summer Camp Workforce…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

Commentary: Commercial real estate market rebounding

Asking rents for retail space are at 5-year lows and landlords want to fill their space with qualified tenants.

Concept review: America’s Next Greatest Restaurant

By Linda Duke

CIT podcast touts restaurant-capital rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After a few years of conservatism, capital is slowly becoming more accessible for restaurant-industry operators.

Digital menu boards: Poised for U.S. growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

While the rollouts of digital menu boards are taking international markets by storm, implementation is slow but steady in the U.S.

Love is in the air: Lenny's launches huge Facebook promo

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fans who "like" the brand will earn a free half-pound sub.

Will Google Offers help or hurt restaurant sales?

Some experts are apprehensive about the new program’s fit for restaurants and believe the concept may even lower a brand's value.  

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Squisito's dives into franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After more than 12 years, the concept is ready to spread throughout the East Coast.  

Seven operating principles come 2011

By Lori Walderich

2010: Fast Casual year in review

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Healthcare reform, bankruptcy protection and brand overhauls highlight a year full of the quintessential highs and lows.  

Pollo Campero showcases health at Disney restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu items.

Gift cards to boost industry sales

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Despite modest gains, the National Restaurant Association’s chief economist is predicting the continued tightening of consumer spending.

What to consider before you Groupon

Successful restaurant marketing can increase guest counts, but if your restaurant is unprepared, it also could ruin your brand.

Penn Station charters new growth territory

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As the sub-sandwich chain celebrates 25 years, its founder and president keep their eyes focused on the future.