News & Media From Alicia Kelso

Wisconsin's Toppers Pizza aims for 500 stores by 2020

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO discusses expansion into new markets, brand differentiating.

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Gas prices set Labor Day record

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Drops in natural gas and wheat provide relief.

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Restaurants take the lead in hunger crisis aid

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A new report shows that one in five Americans don't know how they'll afford their next meal.

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A look at Domino's new store prototype

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Slideshow highlights new design elements such as "Pizza Theater" and flatscreen TVs.

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College-aged Millennials shaping foodservice trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends such as ethnic cuisine, late-night ordering and meatless options expected to grow.

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Tropical Storm Isaac threatens oil production, gas prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat, corn prices inch up.

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Few pizza concepts on list of fastest growing companies

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant category dominated by concepts from fledgling fast casual segment.

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Premium gas prices hit $4 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The cost of cheese continues to rise.

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Tapping into the college Millennial foodservice consumer

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Younger consumers prefer snacks, late-night options.

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Domino's launches new logo, store design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Store prototypes include flatscreen TVs, grab-and-go snack items and a viewing area to watch pizza preparation.

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The Loop Pizza Grill ready to 'reintroduce' brand to marketplace

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO discusses expansion plans, new prototype and successful menu launches.

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Cheese prices jump more than a dime in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continue to surge.

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Gatti's Pizza's gluten-free promotion sets record

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gatti's restaurants in Austin answered more than 28,000 phone calls, and gave away more than $50,000 worth of gluten-free pizza to customers in one day.

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Papa John's Obamacare comments create social media firestorm

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During Q2 earnings call, CEO claimed Affordable Care Act would cause rise in pizza prices in order to protect shareholders.

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Sbarro's fast casual prototypes yield 10 percent sales bump

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Italian chain rolling out new recipes, restaurant designs in turnaround bid.

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Vending innovations pose threat to restaurant market share

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Advances in technology help machines evolve from pretzel-filled office staples to fresh, quick pizza providers.

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Gas prices jump a dime in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chuck E. Cheese shares plummet after disappointing earnings report.

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Chuck E. Cheese experiences hiccups in marketing transition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Profits affected by lull in advertising as company shifts message to parents.

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Papa John's turns in strong domestic and international Q2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

International momentum attributed to consistency, product quality.

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Report: Indian pizza segment set for staggering growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Growth rate predicted to be more than 25 percent in next three years.

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