Power Pizzeria secures first franchise deal

April 10, 2012

EJ Martinez unveiled a franchise model for his Power Pizzeria concept earlier this year with an intent to grow the brand nationally and internationally…

Papa Murphy's to double Kansas City presence

April 10, 2012

Papa Murphy's plans to add five new stores in Kansas City, Mo., this year, in addition to its existing 25 in the market. Throughout the next few years, the…

Pizza Nova wins top franchising award

April 10, 2012

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) has named Pizza Nova as the grand prize winner of the 2012 CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising and Gold Winner in…

Boston Pizza launches All Meat Wings ahead of NHL playoffs

April 10, 2012

Ontario-based Boston Pizza International has added All Meat Wings to its menu, with the same taste as its traditional wings, but with twice the meat and no…

Healthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals

April 9, 2012

As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…

Restaurants add 560,000 jobs, NRA partners with CareerBuilder

April 9, 2012

The National Restaurant Association reports that restaurants have added more than 560,000 jobs since the beginning of the employment recovery, with more than…

Gas prices may have peaked

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices rise more than 30 cents.

Hot dog stuffed crusts come to Pizza Hut UK

April 9, 2012

Pizza Hut UK is currently running ads for its new hot dog stuffed crust pizza, complete with a free mustard drizzle, according to Gizmodo.com.

March sets record for new UK pizza companies

April 9, 2012

According to Duport Associates' new Companies House data for the United Kingdom, March 2012 was a record month for new pizza companies in the country.

Domino's hosting Artisan Pizza giveaway

April 9, 2012

From today through April 12, Domino's Pizza will be giving away Artisan pizzas in celebration of its newest addition to the line – the Chicken and Bacon…

Pizza Patrón tests by-the-slice program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also testing a fountain service in a new California unit.

Study focuses on how to build loyalty among Hispanic consumers

Hispanics are more likely to visit a restaurant with friends and family than the general population.

New app helps consumers find gluten-free establishments

April 6, 2012

Find Me Gluten Free has launched a new app design to help consumers find gluten-free restaurants on their iPhones and Androids, as well as a new website…

POS supplier deploys free iPad ordering functionality

April 6, 2012

Harbortouch, a national supplier of point-of-sale (POS) systems, has begun deploying its new tableside ordering feature on all Harbortouch Hospitality systems…

RewardMe webinar to focus on driving consumer behavior

April 5, 2012

RewardMe and FastCasual.com are hosting the webinar, "How to use BIG DATA to influence customer behavior," on April 19 at 2 p.m.

Domino's latest ad campaign: No is the new yes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2012

The positive effects of Domino's "Oh Yes We Did" marketing campaign can't be denied. Since its introduction in late 2009 - which complemented a pizza recipe…

Cottage Inn to serve pizza during NASCAR weekends

April 5, 2012

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Cottage Inn will bake and deliver pizzas on site during Michigan International Speedway's NASCAR weekends.

Stevi B's hosting free pizza day

April 5, 2012

Stevi B's Pizza will host its fourth annual Free Pizza Day on April 29. The featured pizza for this year's giveaway also is the brand's most popular signature…

Boston's raises more than $55K for St. Jude's

April 5, 2012

Dallas-based Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston's) raised nearly $56,000 to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a pediatric and research…

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry raises $2.4 million

April 4, 2012

Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry has announced that restaurants across the country and their customers raised nearly $2.4 million last year in…