Mazzio’s plans big East Coast expansion

June 1, 2011

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's LLC has signed a new franchise development agreement that will bring the chain to the East Coast for the first time in its 50-year…

NRA 2011: The new NRA chair outlines issues, agenda

NRA chairwoman and Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith talks about the future of the association and the industry in this interview with FastCasual.com editor…

Yum! franchisee in Canada sells majority of units

May 31, 2011

After grappling with financial issues for months, major Yum! Brands Canadian franchisee Priszm Income Fund has closed 30 of its locations in Ontario and…

Middleby Corporation acquires Lincat Group

May 31, 2011

Illinois-based Middleby Corporation has officially completed its acquisition of United Kingdom company Lincat Group plc for approximately $90 million U.S.

Chuck E. Cheese’s brings classic Skeeball game online

May 31, 2011

CEC Entertainment's Chuck E. Cheese's is bringing the classic, 102-year-old game of Skeeball online. The free game will serve as an online extension of the…

When Experience Really Matters

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

Who has seen the latest reports on the fastest growing restaurant chains in North America? I was struck when I read the following article summarizing the…

Russian export ban, weather hit wheat prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

California Pizza Kitchen stock jumps almost $2 after news of sale.

Top That! secures international franchise deal

May 30, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced that it has secured an agreement between Top That! Pizza and Mohammed Obaid Al Neaimi to develop the brand in the…

Donatos signs on as Indy’s July 4 sponsor

May 30, 2011

Donatos Pizza has signed on to be the premier sponsor of the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast, Indianapolis' largest fireworks display, set for dusk July 4.

NYC pizzeria Two Boots expands to Baltimore

May 30, 2011

Two Boots is opening its newest location at The Fitzgerald, a mixed-use apartment community in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, and will celebrate with a…

Papa Murphy’s launches new Thai Chicken deLITE

May 30, 2011

Papa Murphy's International is now offering Thailand's distinctive flavors with the launch of its newest take 'n' bake pizza – the Thai Chicken deLITE.

NRA’s restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2011

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained…

Pizza-making vending machine debuts in Europe

May 30, 2011

Traditional pizza chefs in Italy seem less than thrilled about the new "Let's Pizza" vending machine, which uses infrared technology to create and cook pizzas…

NRA 2011: Food safety legislation on the horizon

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New regulations on imports, locally-grown produce go into effect beginning in 2012.

NRA 2011: Mixer promises consistent dough

Thinking Foods believes it has developed the ultimate solution for dough that comes out right, every time.

NRA 2011: Vision 360's take on two hot trends

Michelle Bushey, Vision 360's design director, discusses the increase in build-your-own concepts and the growth of tech in the kitchen.

NRA 2011: Health care and other issues discussed

Scott DeFife, the Association's EVP for policy and government affairs, talks about health care and other high-profile issues affecting the restaurant industry.

NRA 2011: Reaction to the threat of higher swipe fees

NRA's Scott DeFife, EVP of policy and government affairs, talks about the Durbin Amendment and its implications for the restaurant and retail industries.

NRA 2011: Taking the POS for a walk

Micros executives show a tablet, web-based mobile POS solution ideal for line-busting, table-side browsing.

Pizza Innovation: Small entrepreneurs and food trucks lead the way

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Pizza cones, mobile wood-fired ovens are turning heads.