PizzaMarketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers Trends, No. 3: Social media

July 15, 2013

Editor's note: The following information is part of a countdown recap from the inaugural Top 100 Movers and Shakers publication. It was published in the spring…

Papa John's signs on as official partner of the UK's Football League

July 14, 2013

Papa John's, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, today announced it has signed an agreement as the Official Pizza Partner with The Football League in the…

Mid-year buzz rankings: Pizza Hut up a spot, Papa John's falls out of top 5

July 12, 2013

YouGov BrandIndex released its rankings of the best perceived QSR brands for the first half of the year and, once again, Subway tops the list.

Peter Piper's 'next generation' restaurant aimed at millennial families

July 12, 2013

Peter Piper Pizza will celebrate its 40-year anniversary by hosting the grand re-opening of its second next-generation restaurant in Peoria, Ariz., July 26.

LaRosa's Pizzeria solicits fan feedback for beer additions

July 12, 2013

LaRosa's Pizzeria is asking its Facebook fans to help it decide which two Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. beers to add to the menu. The Cincinnati-based pizza…

Pizza Inn franchisee to expand Express footprint

July 12, 2013

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. announced it has awarded 10 new franchise units to Flash Market Inc. to expand Pizza Inn Express restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas…

NRA Educational Foundation given $950K donation boost

July 12, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has received $950,000 in donations from The Coca-Cola Company, Brinker International Inc.

NRA releases sustainability tips

July 12, 2013

The National Restaurant Association today unveiled a new report focused on sustainability best practices for the foodservice industry.

James Beard Award-winning chef opens pizza bar concept

July 12, 2013

FIVE50 Pizza Bar, the first casual concept from James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain, is now open at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Mobile-optimized inventory, ordering available via Syrus

July 12, 2013

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched a new mobile- and tablet-optimized website for restaurant inventory…

Report: June restaurant sales flat

July 12, 2013

Black Box Intelligence and People Report released the Restaurant Industry Snapshot for June this week, reporting flat sales during the month, after three…

'Fancy' dining offers clues about next big menu trends (Commentary)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Will grains, seeds and kale pops show up on chain menus? Possibly.

Rosati's Pizza modernizes its catering service

Rosati's Pizza is adding off-premise catering — not just a carryout option as it's been, but a separate revenue channel and business, complete with devoted…

Registration open for free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

July 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this exclusive webinar — 5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual…

Catering in a franchise ecosystem Part 2: Centralized services

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Incremental fixed costs from adding a catering channel will be offset by the long-term profits made.

Yum! Brands: Pizza Hut needs 'more consistent value messaging'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Same-store sales down 2 percent in U.S. business, but China's casual dining business is still growing strong.

Donatos Pizza rolls out two gluten-free pizza platforms

July 11, 2013

Donatos Pizza introduced two new gluten-free platforms this month in its hometown market of Columbus, Ohio. They will roll out systemwide beginning Aug. 26.

MenuTrinfo launches AllerChef allergy and gluten-free training

July 11, 2013

MenuTrinfo, a provider of nutritional analysis and allergen identification for foodservice operators, has announced the addition of AllerChef to its suite of…

Restaurant Technologies Inc. expands Midwest presence

July 11, 2013

Foodservice oil management company Restaurant Technologies Inc. (RTI) has expanded its frying-oil delivery, management, removal and equipment service…

Five Guys franchisees add Pie Five Pizza to portfolio

July 11, 2013

Jeff and Deborah Percey, who were among the first franchisees of Five Guys Burgers and Fries, have been awarded up to eight Pie Five Pizza Co. franchise units…