Report: Full-service restaurants fared better than limited-service in first part of 2012

August 31, 2012

Among 12 different types of restaurants tracked by marketing research firm CHD Expert during the first half of the year, full service family-style restaurants…

Pizza Patrón rolls out Latin-inspired pizza

August 31, 2012

After a successful market test, Pizza Patrón announced that it will roll out its new La Choriquezo pizza for a limited time.

Pizza Fusion acquired by Unique Pizza and Subs Corp.

August 30, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Pizza Fusion Holdings, with closing…

Papa John's offers development incentives for 2013

August 30, 2012

Papa John's is once again offering existing and potential franchisees a package of incentives to join the system. Under the company's 2013 Development…

Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza debuts in Ohio

August 30, 2012

Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza will open its first location in Ohio at Great Lakes Mall in the Cleveland suburb of Mentor later this year. The full service…

Sbarro adds two VPs to development team

August 30, 2012

Sbarro announced it has appointed Eric Taylor to a newly created role of vice president of International Franchise Development and Dave Gleason as the vice…

Commentary: 5 ways to deal with negative online reviews

Negative online reviews don't have to kill a restaurant's reputation.

Restaurants take the lead in hunger crisis aid

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A new report shows that one in five Americans don't know how they'll afford their next meal.

Canadian foodservice visits lead developed markets

August 29, 2012

Global foodservice traffic in the first quarter of 2012 reflected each geography's economy, according to market research comany The NPD Group. For example…

Domino's debuts in Nigeria, plans Swiss expansion

August 29, 2012

Domino's Pizza has opened its first store in Nigeria. The master franchisee for Domino's in Nigeria is Eat 'N' Go Restaurant Group, which has a mission of…

Mellow Mushroom continues Ohio Valley expansion

August 29, 2012

Less than a week after announcing two new Louisville, Ky., locations, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is adding a Cincinnati area unit as well. The latest Mellow…

San Francisco's Patxi's Pizza expanding to Denver

August 29, 2012

San Francisco's Patxi's Pizza, one of the fastest growing private companies in the country, will open its first Denver locations this fall in Cherry Creek at…

Top restaurant execs to meet in San Diego for FCES

August 29, 2012

CEOs and other leaders from the fastest-growing segment of the restaurant industry will gather Oct. 21-23 at San Diego's US Grant Hotel for the seventh annual…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 67: Snappy Tomato, Burlington, Ky.

August 29, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 67: Snappy Tomato, Burlington, Ky.

It’s not a chicken-and-egg scenario: quality comes before sales

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

By assessing applicants for their behavioral preferences, you can find out if an applicant has the energy to work the drive-thru, the customer service for the…

A look at Domino's new store prototype

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Slideshow highlights new design elements such as "Pizza Theater" and flatscreen TVs.

Pie Five launches Southwestern-inspired pizza

August 28, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co. has added the Hatch Chile Pie to menus. The Southwestern-inspired pizza features green Hatch chiles, red onions, mozzarella and cheddar…

Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse marks anniversary with new menu items

August 28, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a free pizza giveaway and the launch of a variety of new menu…

California Pizza Kitchen introduces globally inspired items

August 28, 2012

California Pizza Kitchen has launched its "New Adventures" menu, five globally inspired options with an emphasis on flavor and lower-calorie counts.

College-aged Millennials shaping foodservice trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends such as ethnic cuisine, late-night ordering and meatless options expected to grow.