Diesel fuel prices down more than 20 cents in a month

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat and cheese prices both rise.

Pizza Inn Express opens in Houston

June 14, 2012

Pizza Inn Inc. has announced the opening of its newest Pizza Inn Express restaurant in Houston, which also will offer delivery service beginning July 1.

Cone-shaped pizza finds home at the Jersey Shore

June 14, 2012

Cono Italiano Inc., the exclusive license holder for the North American distribution and manufacturing rights for "pizza cono," a one-of-a-kind, drip-free…

SUTUS partners with the American Pizza Community

June 14, 2012

SUTUS, a technology specialist for the pizza franchise industry, has announced that it has partnered with the American Pizza Community to highlight the…

Restaurants serve up a path to success – Part 2

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Retaining your top talent will grow increasingly difficult as the economy continues to improve and the labor market tightens.

Poll: Hourly employers optimistic about hiring outlook

June 14, 2012

While private employers added a disappointing 82,000 jobs in May, employers that are part of hourly employment network Snagajob, are "optimistic" when asked…

Sbarro names senior VP of operations

June 14, 2012

As the company embarks on a major initiative to reinvigorate the brand, Sbarro has announced that it has appointed food industry veteran George Wooten as its…

Manny and Olga's Pizza adding four units

June 14, 2012

Manny and Olga's Pizza Systems Inc. has announced the expansion of four restaurants in College Park and Rockville, Md., and Brookland, H Street NE…

Domino's Pizza names Supplier of the Year

June 14, 2012

Ryder System Inc., a commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions firm, announced it has received the 2011 Domino's Pizza Supplier of the…

Papa John's Malaysia earns international quality control award

June 14, 2012

Papa John's Malaysia recently received the International Quality Control Centre (QCC) Top Performance award for both 2010 and 2011.

Casey's General Store experiences big jump in pizza program

June 14, 2012

Casey's General Stores Inc. continues to gain more share of the pizza segment, reporting a 16.8 percent jump in same-store sales for its prepared food and…

Webinar to discuss efficiencies in hiring practices

June 13, 2012

FastCasual.com and Hot Schedules are hosting a joint webinar June 28 to discuss efficiencies in restaurant operators' hiring practices.

Employee hotline – Avoid passing in the no passing zone

Employee Hotlines encourage employees to report incidences when they observe unsafe conditions or inappropriate behavior, and promotes a culture of ethical…

New 'inventive' food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

New product research eventually evolved into a new mindset term called 'creative,' and companies hired research chefs to bridge the gap between research and…

Former Pizza Inn CEO to head up Wingstop

June 13, 2012

The Wingstop Board of Directors has announced that Charles Morrison has been named president and CEO of the company. Morrison replaces James Flynn who becomes…

Russo's targets New York, New Jersey for growth

June 13, 2012

Chef Anthony Russo, founder of Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, has announced that he is returning the company to…

Fresh Brothers secures funding from Sketchers co-founder for growth

June 13, 2012

Fresh Brothers, a six-unit chain of pizzerias located in Southern California, has received an equity investment from Michael Greenberg, co-founder and…

Pizza trends of 2012 (so far)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free, artisan make it into the mainstream.

Southern California Domino's franchisee receives financing for growth

June 12, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided a $7.1 million credit facility to Hishmeh Enterprises, a Domino's Pizza franchisee. The funding includes a $5.…

Pizza Hut Canada introduces individual gourmet pizzas

June 12, 2012

Pizza Hut Canada has introduced individual gourmet pizzas. The Signature Singles combine an Italian-style thin crust with premium toppings and will be…