Mark Cuban becomes eThor investor

July 31, 2012

Tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has invested an undisclosed amount in Calgary, Canada-based eThor, the company has announced.

Fast casual concept PizzaRev eyes California expansion

July 31, 2012

PizzaRev, a new Los Angeles-based fast casual artisanal pizza concept from music industry veterans Irv Zuckerman and Rodney Eckerman, is set to expand across…

Report: Indian pizza segment set for staggering growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Growth rate predicted to be more than 25 percent in next three years.

Papa John's announces three senior level promotions

July 31, 2012

Papa John's International Inc. has announced that Tony Thompson has been promoted to chief operating officer and president, PJ Food Service.

Pizza Pizza celebrates Nova Scotia expansion

July 31, 2012

Pizza Pizza Limited, a Canadian-based chain formed in 1967, held a city-wide pizza party this week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to celebrate its growing presence…

June Restaurant Performance Index shows improved conditions

July 30, 2012

Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 10…

NPD: Consumer interest in smaller portions, customization lead to combo meal declines

July 30, 2012

Combo meals are down by about 1 billion servings since 2007, according to market research firm The NPD Group. A recently released NPD foodservice market…

Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation – Part 1

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

The terms now capturing restaurant consumers' mindsets include simplicity, value, authenticity, playfulness, escapism, invigorating and risk taking.

Crude oil on the rise, pushing gas prices up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat stabilizes after dramatic two-week increase.

Pizza cone concept expands in convenience stores

July 30, 2012

Cono Italiano's "pizza conos," or pizza cones, are now available at three gas station chains throughout the New York City market.

Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria selects Revention POS

July 30, 2012

Anchorage, Ala.-based Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria, one of the highest-grossing single-unit independent pizzerias in the nation, recently selected Revention…

CiCi's kicks off $5 carry out promotion

July 30, 2012

CiCi's Pizza kicks off its "Race for the CiCi's Cup" promotion, featuring a limited edition Coca-Cola Racing Family beverage cup and dine-in and to-go specials.

NRA launches sixth ServSafe Manager course

July 30, 2012

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has launched its ServSafe Manager Online Course, 6th Edition – the web-based version of its ServSafe Manager Book…

Restaurant chains get into the Olympic spirit

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands using Facebook to offer promotions, engage fans.

What pizza operators can learn from Burger King's social media crisis

It is now critical to have a well-defined social media policy in place.

Pizza museum set to open in August

July 27, 2012

A new museum-restaurant devoted entirely to pizza is set to open next month in Philadelphia.

Rosati's Pizza's asks Facebook fans to come up with new recipe

July 27, 2012

Rosati's Pizza's head chef, Joe Fiore, is challenging the brand's Facebook fans to create and name an original pizza in honor of National Pizza Month in…

Spread of hours in New York

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

Are you familiar with the regulation regarding the spread of hours in New York? It applies to virtually every restaurant in the state and failure to adhere to…

Papa John's launches chicken parmesan LTO

July 26, 2012

Papa John's has rolled out its new Chicken Parmesan pizza nationwide this week.

Domino's Franchisee Association partners with SUTUS

July 26, 2012

SUTUS Inc., a technology specialist for the pizza franchise industry, announced that it has partnered with the Domino's Franchisee Association (DFA) to help…