Fuel prices jump nearly 20 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cost of gas is expected to remain high as a strain is put on supplies.

Pizza Ranch brings back sweet chili pizza

February 4, 2013

Pizza Ranch's sweet chili pizza and Cran-Tastic Salad have returned to the menu for a limited time. The dishes made their debut in 2011 and are back by popular…

Nestlé issues statement about pizza 'poisoning' lawsuit

February 4, 2013

Nestlé USA, whose brands include DiGiorno, Stouffer's and California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizzas, has issued a statement in response to a lawsuit brought forth…

Pizza Hut launches mini pizzas

February 4, 2013

Pizza Hut unveiled its newest offering during its Super Bowl commercial Feb. 3, and the company will be giving away the "Big Pizza Sliders" from 4-7 p.m. on…

Pizza Fusion CEO added to Unique Pizza and Subs board

February 4, 2013

Unique Pizza and Subs today announced it has appointed Vaughan Lazar, co-founder and CEO of Pizza Fusion Holdings, to its board of directors.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 22: America's Incredible Pizza Company

February 4, 2013

Springfield, Mo.-based America's Incredible Pizza Company is known for its buffet-style dining and games geared toward kids. At various locations throughout…

Elo Touch Solutions' new mobile tablet solution

Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City. The tablet is…

Nat'l Restaurant Association launches Pizza Industry Council

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The organization was modeled after the Fast Casual Alliance, created in 2009. in partnership with the National Restaurant Association.

Rosa's Pizza signs co-branding deal with Dry Fried Wing Co.

February 1, 2013

The Dry Fried Wing Company has announced the signing of license agreements for the immediate co-branding of Dry Fried Wings inside two Manhattan Rosa's Pizza…

Fresh Brothers' online sales nearly double in 2012

February 1, 2013

Fresh Brothers announced that it is now averaging more than 20 percent in online sales, a jump from 12.4 percent in January 2012.

California Pizza Kitchen adds red wine to promote heart health

February 1, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has added Colby Red, a California red wine whose proceeds support charities that promote heart health.

Papa Murphy's reports record growth in 2012

February 1, 2013

Papa Murphy's Pizza's partnership with Directed Equity to provide funding for qualified franchise candidates led to the chain's record growth in 2012.

Pizza Patrón Pollito chicken launch aimed at core Hispanic market

February 1, 2013

Pizza Patrón has launched its new Pollito chicken offering, breaded premium chicken tenders featuring 100-percent breast meat.

Chef-restaurateurs collaborate for new fast casual pizza concept

February 1, 2013

Chefs Rodelio Aglibot (Koi, Yi Cuisine, Sunda, BLT) and Frank Fronda (Napa Valley Grille, Cafe del Rey, Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire), the founding partners…

Duke Marketing CEO tapped to speak at restaurant industry event

February 1, 2013

Linda Duke, chief executive of Duke Marketing LLC, will be a speaker at the 17th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference, held at the University…

Gluten-free menus can be a challenge – or not

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Conservative estimates see gluten-free at $8 billion in consumer food purchases alone in 2013.

Restaurant traffic declines in December, but outlook is up

January 31, 2013

Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…

Papa John's tackling hunger through Facebook campaign

January 31, 2013

Papa John's has announced its support for Party City's Taste of the NFL effort to fight hunger.

Partnership streamlines business intelligence, marketing software needs

January 31, 2013

Improving Restaurants, a software technology company for the restaurant industry, and SpenDifference, a provider of supply chain support, have teamed up to…

Seattle pizzeria earns Neapolitan certification

January 31, 2013

Few pizzerias in the U.S. carry the L'Association Verace Pizza Napolentana (VPN) certification that identifies authentic Neapolitan-style pizza dating back to…