CIT podcast touts restaurant-capital rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After a few years of conservatism, capital is slowly becoming more accessible to restaurant-industry operators.

Apprentice contestant ready to trump NY’s pizza scene

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Lenny "The Russian" Veltman's CHIPP's expansion plans entail 10 units in three years.  

Willy O’s Pizza begins gluten-free mass production

March 14, 2011

South Haven, Mich.-based Willy O’s Pizza & Grille has earned plenty of awards for its gluten-free pizzas. Now, the restaurant's owner, Willy Olund, has…

Papa John’s recognizes top operators

March 14, 2011

Papa John’s International has recognized its 2010 Franchise Operators of the Year, honoring those with exemplary quality and customer service.

Kronos doubles flatbread crust pizza line

March 14, 2011

An increased industry demand for menu flexibility has led Kronos Foods Inc. to double its flatbread and flatbread pizza crust line.

Pizza Hut fans betting on Cinderella

March 14, 2011

NCAA March Madness bracketologists may be a bit reluctant to pick the No. 16 seed over the No. 1 seed, but Pizza Hut fans will be rooting for a big upset.

Signature Systems partners with MyPizza.com

March 14, 2011

Signature Systems Inc., developer of the touchscreen PDQ POS System, has recently partnered with MyPizza.com to bring restaurant owners an integrated point of…

Cinderella story: Restaurants win during March Madness

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 14, 2011

Behold the madness – as college basketball fans scramble to solidify their brackets and argue over their team’s superiority, restaurants are scrambling to…

Stocks reach 52-week highs for top three chains

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's, Yum! Brands and Papa John's turn in strong weeks.

East of Chicago plans Midwest expansion

March 13, 2011

Lima, Ohio-based East of Chicago Pizza has announced expansion plans in markets throughout Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

Nick’s Apizza taps new AOR in front of opening

March 13, 2011

Nick’s Apizza (pronounced a-beets), founded by Nick Laudano and Anthony Giovanniello, has tapped The Gab Group as its agency of record as the New Haven-style…

Going dancing: Domino’s launches pizza bracket

March 13, 2011

Domino’s Pizza, recently named as the Official Pizza of NCAA March Madness, has launched the Domino’s Pizza Bracket on its Facebook page, as well as a special…

ParTech releases consumer restaurant technology study

March 13, 2011

ParTech has released the results of a survey that assesses consumers’ views on dining and technology. The survey is revealed in a whitepaper, “The Dining…

Zpizza names franchisee of the year

March 10, 2011

Zpizza has awarded its highest honor, "Franchisee of the Year," to Cesar and Karen Llarenas of Kailua, Hawaii.

CiCi’s Pizza launches $4.99 buffet deal

March 10, 2011

Texas-based CiCi’s Pizza has launched its Endless Value Dinner campaign, featuring a $4.99 buffet with pizza, pasta, salad and dessert.

Detroit-style pizza earns a spot on the map

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March 10, 2011

Pizza makers compete in front of record-breaking crowd at International Pizza Expo in Vegas.

Cha-Ching 2.0: Transaction as Communication

by Jeff Leach — cofounder, naked pizza

If you are not creating a social influence then the relationships you spend time building will not be meaningful and you only succeed in watering down whatever…

Pizza Inn sponsoring bracket challenge

March 9, 2011

Pizza Inn is joining in on the madness of March, offering an online college basketball bracket challenge for customers with the chance to win free pizza for a…

Spinach Clásico added to Pizza Patrón menu

March 9, 2011

Pizza Patrón has made its most successful limited time offering item, the Spinach Clásico, a permanent part of its menu.

California Pizza Kitchen opens second India unit

March 9, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its second restaurant in India, operated by CPK franchise partner JSMGGC India Pvt. Ltd., a joint-venture between…