Papa John's debuts in Azerbaijan

September 20, 2012

Papa John's International today announced the opening of its first restaurant in Azerbaijan, serving the more than 2 million residents of Baku.

Groupon launches service to keep credit card transactions low

September 20, 2012

Groupon has announced the launch of Groupon Payments, a payments service backed by a guarantee to be the lowest cost option for a company’s merchants to accept…

Pie Five hosts breakfast promotion

September 20, 2012

In celebration of its first-ever breakfast menu and first college location, Pie Five Pizza Co. on the University of Texas at Arlington is hosting a PJ party.

PizzaMarketplace State of the Industry 2012 now available

About 150 operators were surveyed on topics such as menu trends, marketing initiatives, technology upgrades, franchising, capital spending and general…

Pass the baked potatoes

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Will NYC's ban on large sodas lead to more regulations against the restaurant industry?

VenueSeen launches Instagram management tool for brands

September 19, 2012

With more than 5 billion photos shared on Instagram, marketers have increasingly leveraged the social network to connect with their fans and followers. To help…

Willis Programs launch pizza delivery insurance solution

September 19, 2012

Willis Programs, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, has introduced PizzaGuard, a customized insurance solution for pizza delivery restaurants.

Manny & Olga's Pizza taps Revention POS in expansion

September 19, 2012

Delivery and carry out concept Manny & Olga's Pizza recently announced an expansion of four new stores in the Washington, DC areas of College Park…

Vocelli Pizza partners with hunger organization

September 19, 2012

Vocelli Pizza franchisee Daniel Foster, from Lanham, Md., and his team have partnered with the Convoy of Hope to feed those in need.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 61: LaRosa's Pizzeria

September 19, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 61: LaRosa's Pizzeria, Cincinnati

Protect yourself as well as your customers

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Companies that offer restaurant liability insurance have begun expanding policies to cover claims related to gluten reactions as well as food poisoning and…

Survey: U.S. pizza market tops $40 billion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Opportunities are available with healthier offerings, leaner proteins and breakfast varieties.

Boston Pizza launches UFC-themed promotion

September 18, 2012

Boston Pizza, the Official Sports Bar of UFC Canada, is offering the chance to meet UFC President Dana White at UFC 154 in Montreal by participating in its…

Hungry Howie's kicks off breast cancer fundraising campaign

September 18, 2012

Throughout October, Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza will host its annual Love, Hope & Pizza campaign, which has raised almost $500,000 for the National…

Annie's launches rising crust organic line of pizzas

September 18, 2012

Annie's has launched its new family-sized rising crust frozen pizza made with organic ingredients. The line is available in three flavors, including Uncured…

Why my employees won't steal from me: 5 myths

Studies on workplace behavior, criminal investigations on employee fraud, and anecdotal stories have proven that the workplace environment must be controlled…

Gas prices experience rare September spike

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

U.S. stocks rally to their highest levels since 2007 after Fed boost.

Report: Chain restaurants growing through franchising

September 17, 2012

A new report by Technomic and Restaurant Finance Monitor finds that the franchising of restaurant brands continues to be a major growth avenue pursued by…

PizzaRev expands 'create your own' concept

September 17, 2012

PizzaRev, a Los Angeles-based artisanal pizza concept, has opened its new Studio City restaurant location along Ventura Boulevard's "Restaurant Row."

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 62: Hungry Howie's

September 17, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 62: Hungry Howie's, Taylor, Mich.