7-Eleven adds fresh food, aims at QSR segment

December 28, 2012

C-stores have been stepping up their foodservice offerings in recent years, increasing the competitive pressure on the quick-service segment in particular. And…

Minimum wage set to rise in 10 states in 2013

December 28, 2012

Although it's far short of the $15 hourly pay many employees in New York and other cities have been protesting for lately, the minimum wage will rise in 201…

Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness

December 28, 2012

SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…

Pizza vending machine garners top readership in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Other popular pizza stories focused on marketing, controversy and culinary trends.

What is the role of fanatical, cult-like menu items in QSR segment?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Cult-like food products drive brand value as the enormous consumer base recognizes and assigns value to the new product developed by a particular company.

Consumer research group names gluten-free as a top 2013 trend

December 27, 2012

The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research group, has released its second annual forecast of health-related trends that consumers are expected to…

Pizza Hut rings in New Year by bringing back $10 Any deal

December 27, 2012

Pizza Hut has brought back its $10 Any deal, the company's most successful menu price offer of all time.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 33: Nick's Pizza and Pub

December 27, 2012

Nick Sarillo, a former construction worker, opened his first pizzeria in 1995, and has since received a wave of media attention, including a cover photo on the…

Commentary: Visual content tops 2013 restaurant marketing trends

Cause marketing is also a major focus for brand differentiation, as customers seek out establishments that help the community.

Blaze Pizza signs first franchise agreement

December 26, 2012

Blaze Pizza has signed an agreement with Sajha LLC to develop three franchise stores in Southern California.

Pizza Hut ad among most effective for holiday season

December 26, 2012

Ace Metrix announced its top television ads for the 2012 holiday season, which includes Pizza Hut at No. 10 for its "Big vs. Huge" commercial.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 34: Brixx Woodfired Pizza

December 25, 2012

Since its beginning in 1998, Belmont, N.C.-based Brixx Woodfired Pizza wanted to push healthy options onto consumers. Salads and vegetarian items have always…

Flippers marks 13th unit in Florida

December 24, 2012

Flippers Pizzeria held a grand opening celebration Dec. 21 for the opening of its newest restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla. This marks the brand's…

Chuck E. Cheese provides support for Texas food banks

December 24, 2012

Organizing its first ever Holiday Food Drive, Irving, Texas-based Chuck E. Cheese's 16 Dallas-Fort Worth stores recently provided an entertainment hub where…

New book describes hardships of running a Western concept in China

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Former master franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels writes about the obstacles he faced that "will make anyone in business laugh, cringe and think twice about…

Breadcrumb's app update will speed business operations

December 23, 2012

Breadcrumb has unveiled an upgrade to its iPad POS for restaurants, bars and cafes. Breadcrumb 1.2 makes daily operation faster and easier for servers…

Bravo Pizza signs co-branding agreement with Dry Fried Wings

December 21, 2012

The Dry Fried Wing Company announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Kenny Fellus' Bravo Pizza chain to license and broker a minimum of 10…

Bankrupt Upper Crust Pizza chain auctioned off

December 21, 2012

Boston-based Upper Crust Pizza was auctioned off Wednesday, nearly three months after the chain filed for bankruptcy.

NRA Educational Foundation appoints new CDO

December 21, 2012

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that Katherine Speyer Schieffelin has been named senior vice president and chief…

Topper's hosting promotion to ring in the New Year

December 21, 2012

Canada's Topper's Pizza is hosting a "Special Moments" promotion from now through Jan. 6. As part of the deal, customers can order two large pizzas — one…