Uno’s new menu has global influence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Offerings include new artisan thin crust pizzas with gourmet toppings.

Drive-by pizza sightings: Flippers using delivery trucks as marketing tool

June 20, 2011

Flippers Pizzeria has rolled out four delivery trucks covered with the company's logo and pizza photos.

The Original Italian Pie spreading across Southeast

June 20, 2011

The Original Italian Pie has hit a growth spurt.

Boston Pizza Foundation funds CPR training

June 20, 2011

Boston Pizza Foundation has donated $363,555 to help establish CPR and AED training throughout 70 high schools in Quebec.

Kcom claims first slice of Domino’s IT strategy

June 20, 2011

Domino's Pizzas U.K. & IRL has signed a three-year managed services contract with communications-services provider Kcom, making it the first provider the…

Study: Customer satisfaction with QSR, pizza brands rises

June 20, 2011

A report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows a growing approval rating for quick-service and pizza brands. The quarterly…

Straw Hat Pizza launches $5 Hot Hat Stuffed Sandwiches

June 20, 2011

California-based Straw Hat Pizza is kicking off summer with Hot Hat Stuffed Sandwiches for $5 each from now through Aug. 31.

Troops to celebrate Independence Day with pizza party

June 20, 2011

DHL Express, the world's leading cross-border express services provider, is joining forces with Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization, and UNO Chicago…

Wheat: Droppin’ like it’s hot

Domino's and Pizza Inn hit new 52-week highs

Domino's UK appoints non-execs

June 19, 2011

Domino's Pizza UK & IRL has appointed Syl Saller and Helen Keays as Non-Executive Directors.

Domino’s, Starbucks, Subway sign on as BET Awards sponsors

June 19, 2011

BET has partnered with a variety of companies that will serve as official sponsors of the BET Awards '11, set for 8 p.m. June 26. Among those sponsor companies…

Pizza Hut owners make Hall of Fame

June 19, 2011

They may not have hit any homeruns or stolen any bases, but Pizza Hut Founders Dan and Frank Carney still made the Kansas Hall of Fame.

What makes you say that?

I met with a potential client this past week. It was a referral from a current client that knows I can help this business with their many in-house “issues.…

Ryder rides away with Domino’s award

June 16, 2011

Ryder System Inc., a provider of commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has announced it received the 2010 Domino's Supply Partner…

CiCi’s Pizza raises money for Joplin relief

June 16, 2011

CiCi's Pizza raised more than $5,000 at a June fundraiser to help aid residents of Joplin, Miss., with tornado relief efforts. Fifteen CiCi's locations…

Hunt Brothers Pizza launches NASCAR-themed redemption program

June 16, 2011

Nashville-based Hunt Brothers Pizza has launched a NASCAR-inspired redemption program, The Great Race, running now through Nov. 20.

National, state restaurant associations file suit over tip credit regs

June 16, 2011

The National Restaurant Association, Council of State Restaurant Associations and the National Federation of Independent Business have filed suit against the…

Is “Jane Q Diner” responsible or is the counter person?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…

NRA Educational Foundation names executive director

June 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Lynette McKee as executive director, effective July 5.

Beer here! Pizza Hut location gets approval to sell alcohol

June 15, 2011

Beer and pizza have long been compatible, so perhaps it's no surprise that a Georgia Pizza Hut recently applied for license to sell beer and wine.