MOD Pizza in growth mode

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Latest unit has opened in the newly renovated Seattle Center Armory/Center House, with views of the iconic Space Needle.

Health Care Law upheld, restaurant industry players respond

June 28, 2012

The United States Supreme Court today upheld a majority of the provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), with a 5-4 decision.

Papa John's franchisee receives $6.7M credit facility

June 28, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided a $6.7 million credit facility to Pizzerias LLC, a Papa John's franchisee that operates 31 locations in the…

Pizza Ranch growing Kansas City footprint

June 28, 2012

Iowa-based Pizza Ranch has plans in place to grow in the Kansas City, Kan., market.

Domino's, McDonald's UK commit 5 percent food waste reduction

June 28, 2012

Domino's Pizza and McDonald's are two of about 70 companies in the United Kingdom that have committed to the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement, and to…

MOD Pizza's growth spurt

Earlier this month, MOD opened its sixth location in the newly renovated Seattle Center Armory/Center House. It plans two more by the end of the summer.

Zagat releases first-ever pizza survey results

June 27, 2012

Zagat has long observed consumers' burger, ice cream and coffee preferences. This week, the restaurant guide also has taken a look at pizza-eating habits for…

Yum! Brands' David Novak named CEO of the Year

June 27, 2012

Chief Executive magazine has named David Novak, CEO of Yum! Brands, as its "2012 CEO of the Year," an award nominated and selected by a group of his peers.

GrubHub examines most popular pizza orders

June 27, 2012

GrubHub, an online ordering service, examined orders in the past year to identify Americans' favorite foods. Pizza topped the list, and options such as…

Report: Online marketing boosts restaurant visits

June 26, 2012

In the first quarter of 2012, 6 percent of restaurant visits (926 million visits) were influenced by online marketing, reports market research company The NPD…

Domino's Australia pushes catering platform

June 26, 2012

Domino's Pizza Australia has launched an online tool to help customers place catering orders easily.

CiCi's rolls out Italiano Garlic pizza

June 26, 2012

CiCi's Pizza has added the Italiano Garlic pizza to its custom buffet. Made on a crisp Italiano crust, the pizza is topped with a new garlic sauce, pizza…

Pizza Hut introduces garlic bread pizza

June 26, 2012

Pizza Hut has introduced garlic bread pizza, featuring melted cheese and pizza toppings on thick, buttered garlic bread.

Meal credits

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

Many restaurant owners who offer free meals to their employees are unaware that they are entitled to a minimum wage meal credit for each employee.

Wheat prices spike 50 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands, Pizza Inn stocks jump.

Top trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show

June 25, 2012

The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…

Little Caesars brings back 'Pizza! Pizza!' tagline

June 25, 2012

Little Caesars is bringing back its "Pizza! Pizza!" tagline after a 15-year national advertising campaign hiatus.

Pizza Hut sued by The Black Keys over song use

June 25, 2012

Rock duo The Black Keys has filed a lawsuit against Pizza Hut for using its songs in commercials without permission.

Council of Chain Restaurants launches health care law microsite

June 25, 2012

In an effort to consolidate and communicate the National Retail Federation and National Council of Chain Restaurants' position on the health care law, the two…

Naked Pizza teams up with Steve Nash Foundation

June 22, 2012

Naked Pizza fans can enter now to "Get Naked with Steve Nash." The promotion offers the chance to meet the NBA MVP at the Steve Nash Foundation Showdown in New…