Fast casual pizza concept signs 5-unit deal

January 11, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own, fast casual pizza concept created by the founders of Wetzel's Pretzels, Elise and Rick Wetzel, has signed an…

What is the No. 1 reason for food truck failures?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

A business plan will force you to plan ahead, think about the competition, formulate a marketing strategy, define your management structure and plan your…

Sbarro introduces 'skinny' pizza, plans freestanding units

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 10, 2013

Sbarro has introduced a new, 270-calorie "Skinny Slice" offering. The trademarked Skinny Slice features roasted red and green bell peppers, Portobello…

Domino's UK offering deals to combat winter blues

January 10, 2013

Domino's Pizza UK is offering promotions throughout the month to help customers beat the "January gloom."

Revention to introduce next generation POS terminal

January 10, 2013

Revention is set to roll out its next generation point-of-sale system — R3310 — on Feb. 18.

Former SVP of Morton's buys Go Roma

January 10, 2013

Ron DiNella, former senior vice president and chief financial officer of Morton's restaurants, has acquired Go Roma, a chain of six Italian restaurants based…

Mintel: Four foodservice trends will stand out this year

January 9, 2013

Intelligence firm Mintel predicts there will be four trends in particular that will have the biggest impact on the restaurant industry in this year.

Topper's increases promo price to manage higher cheese costs

January 9, 2013

Ontario-based Topper's Pizza has added a delivery component to its popular Topper's Tuesdays promotions. Previously, only large specialty pizzas that were…

Domino's UK mobile ordering up 187 percent

January 9, 2013

The Domino's UK system has reported a 20-percent jump in sales in the final quarter of 2012, attributable mostly to an increase in online and mobile ordering.

Chuck E. Cheese unveils new online game and double ticket promo

January 9, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese fans can win up to 50 free tickets for playing the chain's new online game, Chuck E. Rocks. Additionally, those who bring the game's free…

NRA names VP of government affairs

January 9, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has named Matt Walker as its new vice president of Government Affairs. He will lead the NRA's advocacy strategy in the U.S.

Pizza Inn experiments with Cuban flavors

January 9, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a division of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has introduced the Cuban Pie as a limited-time offer.

Pizza Hut named Brand of the Year for TV campaign

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain benefited from promoting innovation, such as its Big Dinner Box and new P'Zolo sandwiches.

Former Burger King CEO launches restaurant operations tech company

January 9, 2013

Burger King’s former CEO John Chidsey has helped launch Red Book Connect, a cloud-based technology platform to help restaurant operators run their businesses…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 29: Uno Chicago Grill

January 9, 2013

Uno Chicago Grill got its start in 1943 at the corner of Ohio and Wabash in downtown Chicago, quickly becoming famous for its deep-dish pizza. Today, there are…

The right prescription: Mobile payments go digital (commentary)

Mobile payments, like all new technologies, "need to be more like painkillers (must-haves), than vitamins (nice-to-haves)."

Mellow Mushroom plants flag in San Antonio

January 8, 2013

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has made its debut in San Antonio, Texas, at 115 North Loop 1604 East, in the Stone Oak area.

Restaurants surveyed for 2013 food trend predictions

Vegetables are expected to take on a starring role for a change.

Pizza Hut invites fans to help create Super Bowl commercial

January 8, 2013

Pizza Hut is inviting fans to upload videos of their best "Hut. Hut. Hut!" call, which could become part of the brand's first user-generated commercial to air…

RTI's new dashboards helping operators monitor sales, labor

January 8, 2013

Multiple customized dashboards that increase both visibility and accountability are among enhancements in the newest release of RTIconnect, the Internet-based…