CiCi’s employee throws it down

January 20, 2011

A Kansas-based CiCi’s Pizza employee has won the company’s inaugural Pizza Throwdown, held last week in Frisco, Texas.

Domino’s UK names new deputy chief

January 20, 2011

Domino’s Pizza UK has named Lance Batchelor as its new deputy chief executive. He will become chief executive officer of the brand when Chris Moore steps down.

NRA launches 'America Works Here' campaign

January 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has launched its "America Works Here" campaign that will help educate opinion leaders, policymakers, and their staff…

Flippers Pizzeria celebrates its first franchise

January 19, 2011

Flippers Pizzeria has reached a company milestone. A new unit in Winter Springs, Fla., is its first franchised location.

Straw Hat spreads its wings

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

President of California-based pizza company discusses big changes for the 52-year-old company.  

Consumers to alter budgets amid rising gas, food costs

January 18, 2011

As food companies and restaurant operators make hard fought attempts to keep from raising prices, U.S. consumers are bracing to pay more for their food in…

Grimaldi’s Manhattan location ready for debut

January 18, 2011

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, which has been a coal-fired, brick-oven classic for more than 100 years, is finally set to open a location in Manhattan.

Central Florida gets a taste of NYPD Pizzeria

January 18, 2011

NYPD Pizzeria will open its sixth Central Florida unit in College Park in mid-February. The 2,600 square-foot unit will be the 13th overall for the Orlando…

Pizza Hut website provides the entertainment

January 18, 2011

Pizza Hut’s online customers will soon be able to catch a few movie trailers while they wait for their meal to arrive.

Domino's Smart Slice program hits schools

January 17, 2011

Domino's Pizza has launched a program to promote healthy, active lifestyles for schoolchildren. The Domino's Smart Slice program is centered on the company's…

Pizza Hut UK taps pension consultant

January 17, 2011

Pizza Hut UK has tapped Mercer to provide de-risking services for the company’s 50 million pound (about $76 million) pension fund.

ParTech’s president passes away

January 17, 2011

Ed Soladay, president of ParTech Inc., PAR Technology Corporation’s largest wholly owned subsidiary, has died unexpectedly.

Straw Hat Pizza

Straw Hat Pizza has made many changes in the past two years since celebrating its 50th anniversary. For starters, it spread its wings beyond California…

Average cheese prices jump

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers not experiencing relief at the gas pump, either.

The Loop unveils Tomato Bisque pizza

January 16, 2011

It’s not often a pizza is inspired by a soup, but that’s exactly the impetus behind The Loop Pizza Grill's newest creation. The Tomato Bisque pizza was…

Pizza Inn plants seed for company store growth

January 13, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc. has signed an agreement to expand its term loan credit facility with Amegy Bank to $2.56 million. This move provides more capacity for continued…

Rumor mill: Sbarro closing some shops

January 13, 2011

A week after announcing a credit default and receiving a downgraded “junk” rating from Standard & Poor’s,  Sbarro Inc. pizza chain may be closing some of…

AHA calls on food industry for salt reduction

January 13, 2011

The American Heart Association has issued a call to action for the public, health professionals, the foodservice industry and the government to put forth a…

Getting the police to do something

I heard the complaint again today. The local police are not responding. The crime was a theft of a deposit from the safe of a small restaurant. An officer took…

Massachusetts restaurants prep for food allergy law

January 12, 2011

As of Feb. 1, all Massachusetts restaurants will be required to have a certified food protection manager on staff.