Grimaldi's continues Texas expansion

October 24, 2011

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has opened its eighth location in Texas. The new unit, located on Park Lane in Dallas, is part of the Grimaldi's system that also includes…

Gatti's debuts fast casual concept

Gatti's Pizza has unveiled its new fast casual concept, Gatti's. The first unit opens today in Austin, Texas, with six more in the pipeline for the…

Technomic creates insights group to keep up with fast casual growth

October 24, 2011

As a follow-up to its Foodservice Planning Program study of the fast casual segment, presented to suppliers in January 2012, Technomic is launching a new Fast…

Hungry Howie's names franchise development manager

October 24, 2011

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs Inc. has named Tim Lipka as franchise development manager.

Ignite launches web-based local marketing solution

October 24, 2011

Ignite Local Marketing today launched the Ignite Engine, a Web-based toolkit that educates and empowers store managers of quick-service and fast casual…

NEXTEP launches self-service platform for foodservice industry

October 24, 2011

NEXTEP Systems, a provider of customer self-service ordering technology, has launched its Foundation5 foodservice technology platform.

Exploring the role food plays in patient health

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The gap between food science and medical science presents a huge healthcare and business development opportunity.

New 52-week highs for Domino's, Pizza Inn

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Diesel fuel prices up from last week.

Papa John's marks milestone opening

October 23, 2011

Papa John's International Inc. will open its 3,000th store in North America today in suburban Chicago. Founder, chairman and CEO John Schnatter will be on hand…

Arizona pizzeria launches in-store digital channel

October 23, 2011

Jimmy and Joe's Pizzeria has partnered with Media Made for You to leverage the company's media-rich digital signage marketing solution.

Don’t wait ‘til Halloween to ghost hunt

The assistant manager was in charge of inputting hours worked by employees into the back office system. She was very diligent in making sure employees were…

Proceeds from MonkeyMedia Software catering 'how to' to benefit Share Our Strength

October 20, 2011

A new book is now available to help multi-unit restaurant chains understand what it takes to develop a successful catering platform. Erle Dardick, the founder…

NRA names Christopher Melchert senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance

October 20, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the addition of Christopher Melchert as senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance, a new position…

Old Chicago intros "Chef's Homemade Creations" LTO

October 20, 2011

Old Chicago has launched its latest limited-time offer, "Chef's Homemade Creations," that feature individual ultimate Chicago-style deep dish pizzas, artisan…

Restaurants to go back to scratch?

Across channels, there is a return to true cooking. But, is it worth it?

Little Caesars names Dana M. Tilley VP, Research, Development & Innovation

October 19, 2011

Little Caesars Pizza has announced the appointment of Dana M. Tilley as vice president of Research, Development & Innovation. In her new role, Tilley will…

Giordano's Pizza chain receives $26 million bid

October 19, 2011

According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, the Giordano's Pizza chain has received a $26 million offer for its operations. The information was taken from…

Build great pizza, and they will come

by Jennifer Wright — CFO, Ecovention, LLC

Build good pizza and they will come -- even the U.S. President. Just ask Chris Sommers of Pi Pizzeria based in St. Louis, M. That's just what happened in…

Mobile inventory management helps control restaurant costs

October 18, 2011

ArrowStream, a provider of supply chain management technology and logistics services for the foodservice industry, has launched ArrowScan, a handheld scanning…

Fox's to open 5th Virginia location

October 18, 2011

Pennsylvania-based Fox's Pizza Den plans to open its newest location Nov. 7 in Amherst, Va., under the ownership of Jay and Tabb Hott, according to New Era…