Courting new trials

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Let’s talk for a minute about new trial. No, not the court kind, but the kind that every restaurant wants … new consumers trying out your restaurant for the…

CiCi's launches new advertising campaign

February 21, 2012

CiCi's Pizza rolls out its new advertising campaign, titled "There's More Where That Came From," this week featuring TV, digital and in-store elements.

Private equity firm buys stake in Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

February 21, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $25 million credit facility to an affiliate of private equity firm The Quilvest Group to purchase a stake in…

Domino's UK sets sights on mobile payments in 2012

February 21, 2012

Domino's UK has had plenty of success from its digital initiatives in the past year, and the company has no plans to rest on its laurels.

Snappy Tomato Pizza spices up March Madness

February 20, 2012

Burlington, Ky.-based Snappy Tomato Pizza, has introduced its new March Madness promotion "Snappy's Fiery Four."

California legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools

February 20, 2012

California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal…

Traveling wood-fired pizza kitchen concept rolls out

February 20, 2012

Amooré Pizza, a new traveling wood-fired pizza kitchen concept, is making its debut in Franklin, Tenn., where it will be featured at the Taste of Williamson…

Gas prices rise after Iran cuts oil supply

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices remain steady.

2012 Top 10 food trends include "heirloom foods"

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Look for more restaurant concepts to embrace Neapolitan pizza, burgers topped with an egg, and Nordic cuisine.

1099-K: Online payments and the IRS

Businesses that have over 200 online transactions which total over $20,000 in annual revenue are required to report a 1099-K.

How the pizza segment can embrace children's nutrition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Healthier kids' meals was listed as a top 2012 trend by numerous experts.

Pizza Hut's mobile app now available in France

February 17, 2012

Pizza Hut has introduced an iPhone ordering application in France, available free at the Apple App store.

Pizza box mini plates idea wins design award

February 17, 2012

Three inventors have come up with an idea to add greaseproof perforated paper to pizza boxes, to separate the box from the pizza and act as mini plates.

SmartAVI serves up SignWall digital menu board solution

February 17, 2012

SmartAVI Inc., a provider of digital signage and video/audio/control signal distribution and switching over UTP/STP and fiber optic cable, today announced the…

Flippers Pizzeria rolls out new specialty pizzas

February 16, 2012

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria has introduced a variety of new menu items following a year of expansion and remodeling.

Pizza Patron targeting new markets for growth

February 16, 2012

Texas-based Pizza Patron announced that it is rebooting its franchising push in 2012 and targeting strategic new markets, while also adding more stores in…

Jobs, consumer confidence & pizza

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Help out with any positive economics news; it will boost consumer confidence and help your business.

Commentary: Pinterest offers restaurants another way to communicate with customers

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Report: Pizza segment focuses on value for growth

February 15, 2012

By focusing on value pricing, pizza restaurants have continued to perform well, despite unpredictable economic conditions.

Domino's UK profits lifted by online sales

February 15, 2012

Domino's UK's 2011 pretax profits jumped nearly 15 percent, to 43.6 million pounds ($68.3 million), buoyed by a strong online and mobile ordering presence.