Canada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains

January 27, 2014

Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…

Inspiring product development and innovation as recovery unfolds, part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers are cautiously moving toward recovery and are still demanding authenticity.

How to productively address negative reviews about your restaurant

Take control by responding to complaints with compassion and addressing issues at the store level.

Pizza Pizza adds 28 restaurants to royalty pool

January 24, 2014

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. and Pizza Pizza Limited announced that the number of restaurants on which royalties are paid to the company by the…

MarketingVitals.com earns Innovation Award for restaurant intelligence product

January 24, 2014

MarketingVitals.com today announced its restaurant intelligence product has won the 2014 "BIG Innovation Award," presented by The Business Intelligence Group.

Illinois Restaurant Association marks 100th year

January 24, 2014

The Illinois Restaurant Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the restaurant and hospitality industry in Illinois, is celebrating its…

MenuTrinfo adds Amtrak to portfolio

January 24, 2014

MenuTrinfo has been named the nutritional partner for Amtrak, and will conduct menu nutritional services for the railway's food and beverage service.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza brings in new director of training

January 23, 2014

Doug Sanderson has joined Charlotte, N.C.-based Brixx Wood Fired Pizza as director of training. Sanderson previously worked with Texas Steakhouse & Saloon…

Rosati's, Illinois Congresswoman team up to fight hunger

January 23, 2014

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois spent time this week with Rosati's Pizza president Marla Topliff, employees from the brand and representatives from the…

Villa Italian Kitchen broadens Colombia footprint

January 23, 2014

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has opened its newest Villa Italian Kitchen location at the Unicentro Mall in Bogotá, Colombia. This marks the second…

George Clooney's tequila brand added to California Pizza Kitchen menu

January 23, 2014

California Pizza Kitchen and Casamigos Tequila have partnered to launch an exclusive national cocktail program that includes a new seasonal cocktail from…

Granbury Solutions names Touch Dynamic as primary vendor

January 23, 2014

Granbury Solutions has named Touch Dynamic as its primary vendor for point-of-sale hardware. According to a news release, Touch Dynamic has more than 13 years…

Financing in place to kick off Carmela's Pizzeria franchising

January 23, 2014

Parent company Greenfield Farms Food Inc. announced that it has completed financing arrangements for the first phase of its franchising program for its…

Breakfast sales growth linked to healthy options, coffee

January 23, 2014

More than eight out of 10 Canadian consumers (82 percent) say they eat breakfast at least sometimes, and 32 percent say that they always eat breakfast…

Your Pie crowns winner of crowdsourced pizza

January 22, 2014

After a two-week voting period in which over 2,170 votes were cast, Your Pie has announced that Fleming Island, Fla., resident Cheri Walker and her creation…

Pizza Patrón signs first ground lease, debuts new prototype

January 22, 2014

Pizza Patrón announced that is has signed its first ever ground lease. The company is estimating a 60-day construction process before it unveils the new…

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza expands California footprint

January 22, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza opened its second Southern California location this week in Los Alamitos.

Syrus Restaurant Information Services hires first COO

January 22, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies and analytics, has hired Brian Graham as its first chief operating officer.

Super Bowl Sunday generates 80% increase in sales at Domino's

January 22, 2014

Domino's Pizza is planning to deliver more than 11 million pizza slices and 3 million chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2. Historically, Super Bowl…

Is the Domino’s remodel mandate a response to fast casual? Kind of.

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast casual pizza isn't 'just competition for pizza' brands, but for all restaurants, particularly during lunch.