Giordano's Pizza chain receives $26 million bid

October 19, 2011

According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, the Giordano's Pizza chain has received a $26 million offer for its operations. The information was taken from…

Build great pizza, and they will come

by Jennifer Wright — CFO, Ecovention, LLC

Build good pizza and they will come -- even the U.S. President. Just ask Chris Sommers of Pi Pizzeria based in St. Louis, M. That's just what happened in…

Mobile inventory management helps control restaurant costs

October 18, 2011

ArrowStream, a provider of supply chain management technology and logistics services for the foodservice industry, has launched ArrowScan, a handheld scanning…

Fox's to open 5th Virginia location

October 18, 2011

Pennsylvania-based Fox's Pizza Den plans to open its newest location Nov. 7 in Amherst, Va., under the ownership of Jay and Tabb Hott, according to New Era…

Topper's to add Ontario location

October 18, 2011

The Toppazzini family is launching its second Topper's Pizza store in Hamilton, Ontario. It's also the first Southern Ontario store to feature the Topper's…

Top That! opens 1st franchised unit

October 18, 2011

Tulsa, Okla., is home to Top That! Pizza's first franchise unit; four more are under construction and dozens are in the pipeline, according to Lori Walderich…

Pizza Inn breaks into Chinese market

October 18, 2011

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. has announced the expansion of its Pizza Inn concept in China with the opening of a new location in the City of Hangzhou in the…

Carb Lovers unite: Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

It is time to celebrate carbs and instead of bashing them. I discussed all the ways carbs are often villainized in part 1 of this series.  Now, it's time to…

Itty bitty is now a biggie

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…

Make 'thank-you' more meaningful

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

There is no app for appreciation. It doesn't get much more low-tech than shaking a hand, patting a back, writing a note or just saying thank you.

LivingSocial taps more expensive restaurant deals

October 17, 2011

Online deals site LivingSocial is launching a new service called LivingSocial Gourmet, aimed at foodies. According to Foxnews, the invitation-only service…

Snagajob is No. 1 'Best Small Company to Work For in America'

October 17, 2011

Snagajob, a provider of workforce solutions for employers, many within the restaurant industry, took the No. 1 position on Entrepreneur.com and the Great Place…

Eagle Boys launches dessert pizza

October 17, 2011

Australia's Eagle Boys Pizza has launched a profiterole (pastry) pizza, its first family-size dessert pizza. The "Profiterizza" features Bavarian custard…

Perka unveils cardless loyalty iPod platform

October 17, 2011

Perka has unveiled a new cardless loyalty marketing platform that runs on an iPod, enabling small businesses to connect with customers via their mobile phones…

I Love Pizza opens second Miami location

October 17, 2011

Following the success of its first unit, I Love Pizza, a Miami-based pizzeria, has opened its second restaurant in the area, on Washington Avenue, South Beach.

Domino's same-store sales, profits up again

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 17, 2011

Domino's Pizza Inc. today announced positive results for the third quarter ended Sept. 11. The company enjoyed a domestic same-store sales increase of …

Occupy Pizza Street

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

OK, before I start, let me say upfront, this is not a political piece.

Go with the flow

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

A client who recently read a very powerful white paper written by Greg Collins and Cal Popken asked me to explain the term 'Tributary Supply Chain.'

After month-long decline, gas prices back on the rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Stocks rebound on heels of European bailout.

Irish Pizza Hut franchisees win agreement injunction

October 16, 2011

Q Co. Franchising Ireland Ltd., the master franchise for Pizza Hut's delivery services in Ireland, has won a High Court injunction preventing termination of…