Domino's manager recognized for improved metrics and efficiency

January 17, 2013

Domino's Pizza recently named Jaron Garza as Puget-Sound (Wash.) Area Manager of the Year during the company's regional awards ceremony in Seattle. This award…

Fiscal Cliff debate stifles franchise growth in December

January 16, 2013

The Franchise Business fell in December for a second straight month as the possibility of tax hikes associated with the fiscal cliff weighed on franchise…

Patxi's Pizza responds to settlement over health care law

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company accounting records show 4-percent surcharge was collected for employee health care costs only.

Pizza Pizza launches iPad ordering app

January 16, 2013

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza has announced the launch of its first mobile ordering app for the iPad platform, a follow up to its award-winning iPhone app.

PayPal brings digital wallet to NCR's restaurant merchants

This deal is of particular importance for PayPal because of the scope of NCR's point-of-sale footprint across the restaurant industry.

Fish Consulting PR firm adds Papa Murphy's to client list

January 16, 2013

Fish Consulting LLC, a full-service national communications firm specializing in franchise and foodservice marketing and public relations, announced that after…

Boston's heart-shaped pizzas to benefit St. Jude's

January 16, 2013

From Feb. 4-17, Boston's Restaurant & Sports locations nationwide will collect proceeds from heart-shaped pizzas to support charities including St. Jude…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 27: Jet's Pizza

January 16, 2013

Sterling Heights, Mich.-based Jet's Pizza, which began franchising in 1990, spent its first 25 years growing in Michigan. Now the company has locations in more…

Boomers add restaurant occasions while Millennials cut back

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Research shows Boomers increasing their share of restaurant traffic in recent years, with Millennials decreasing theirs.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria eyes California market

January 15, 2013

New York City's Grimaldi's Pizzeria plans to debut in California in the spring.

Mellow Mushroom expands presence in Louisiana

January 15, 2013

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open in Metairie, La., on Jan. 21, at 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 20, in the Forum Shopping Center.

Report: December alcohol sales weak at restaurants

January 15, 2013

According to GuestMetrics, the fourth quarter of 2012 was relatively week for alcohol sales at restaurants and bars in the U.S. The information is from…

California Pizza Kitchen yields utility savings with energy management partnership

January 15, 2013

Ecova, a total energy and sustainability management company, announced that California Pizza Kitchen has reduced its electricity usage by 4.3 percent in one…

Revel announces EMV and PCI compatibility

January 14, 2013

Revel Systems today announced that its iPad POS system now provides EMV compatibility in preparation for upcoming deadlines for EMV certification and PCI…

Yum! Brands rebounds after apologizing for China supply chain 'shortcomings'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices are on a slight upswing.

Papa John's rebukes study showing drop in consumer perception

January 14, 2013

Papa John's today released the statement it received from YouGov regarding YouGov's Nov. 30, 2012, media comments concerning Papa John's "BuzzIndex" score.

Napoli Pizza & Restaurant adds delivery service throughout Las Vegas

January 14, 2013

Napoli Pizza & Restaurant has introduced new delivery areas to its existing locations in the Las Vegas market. The restaurant now delivers to North Las…

Domino's: 'We're not just a pizza company anymore'

January 14, 2013

Domino's Pizza has launched a new TV campaign encouraging guests to "think outside the pizza box" and try something new for 2013.

Distributed marketing empowers franchisees and sustains brand integrity

With a distributed marketing model, the local QSR has access to designs created by corporate marketers, and have a greater ability to customize these pieces to…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 28: Straw Hat Pizza

January 14, 2013

California-based Straw Hat Pizza has been around for more than 50 years, using locally grown produce long before it was trendy. The company controls every…