Pizza Patron planning three new Hispanic campaigns

February 2, 2012

Five years after igniting controversy with the launch of its Pizza por Pesos promotion, Pizza Patron announced that it is planning three new campaigns for 201…

The Secret Decoder Ring and Loss Prevention

Over the holidays I watched “A Christmas Story” for the gazillionth time. One of the scenes in the movie is Ralphie getting his secret decoder ring to unlock…

CiCi's Pizza outlines numerous 2012 initiatives

February 1, 2012

Texas-based CiCi's Pizza has announced its 2012 growth plans to support its continuing 10-year "Build the Brand" initiative to add 500 new restaurants by 2020.

Domino's Pizza's St. Jude fundraiser nets $2.4 million

February 1, 2012

Domino's Pizza raised more than $2.4 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during its 2011 St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. This year's…

Sbarro names new president and CEO in turnaround bid

February 1, 2012

The Board of Directors of Melville, N.Y.-based Sbarro Inc. has announced that James Greco, 54, has been named president and chief executive officer, effective…

NRA: Food costs become restaurant operators' top concern

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The association's 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast predicts record sales of $632 billion, a 3.5 percent bump from 2011.

As serious as a heart attack

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

It's a good idea to designate a senior member of the waitstaff or a manager to be the point person when dealing with diners with allergy concerns.

The top 10 (unmentioned) food industry trends

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Adventure in food and flavor is back, comfort food is out.

Mississippi partners with Healthy Dining to launch nutrition program

January 31, 2012

The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (MHRA) has unveiled an initiative called "Eat Healthy Mississippi" that aims to curb the state's…

Restaurant performance at highest level in six years

January 31, 2012

Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

US Foods earns International Food Safety and Quality Certification

January 30, 2012

US Foods has announced that it expects to be the first national foodservice distributor in the country to be certified in food safety and quality according to…

Pizza segment readies for Super Bowl rush

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The big chains predict sales of 1 million to 2 million pizzas on Feb. 5.

The Apps of Foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Now is the time for restaurants to take control of their mobile presence -- develop apps, mobilize websites, give flexibility to online menus, add special…

Pie Five Pizza Co. opens fifth unit

January 30, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its fifth location on North Dallas Parkway near Beltline and the North Dallas Tollway in Texas. To…

Missouri Pi Pizza joins Meatless Monday campaign

January 30, 2012

A University City, Mo., Pi Pizza restaurant is now serving only vegetarian dishes on Mondays. The move is part of Meatless Mondays, an international campaign…

Block cheese prices down slightly

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza stocks not affected by stock market dip.

Naked Pizza's frozen line expands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Grocers in three states now selling new item.

Papa John's hits 2 million Facebook fans, partners with Chevy

January 27, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based Papa John's Pizza hit the 2 million fan mark on its Facebook page this week. To celebrate, the company is giving away a free 2-liter of…

Grimaldi's continues Texas expansion

January 27, 2012

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has announced plans for its newest location in Grapevine, Texas. The new restaurant will open in the spring and features 2,995-square-feet…

USDA makes healthy changes to school meals, including pizza

January 26, 2012

On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier items for…