NPD: U.S. restaurant counts declined 2%

August 8, 2011

U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2 percent, for a loss of 9,450 restaurants, based on the most recent restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

Flippers Pizzeria ready to roll out iPhone app

August 8, 2011

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria is preparing for the launch of its new iPhone application and mobile website this month.

Tyson Food Service introduces Bonici pizza toppings

August 8, 2011

Tyson Food Service has introduced its Bonici Real World toppings line to help foodservice operators combat rising food costs. With new Bonici Real World…

NetWaiter offers Google+1 to online ordering customers

August 8, 2011

NetWaiter, a provider of branded online ordering and marketing services for restaurants, is now offering the latest social media and search tool from Google…

Pizza stocks tumble with the rest of the market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chuck E. Cheese's parent company goes from 52-week high to near low in two weeks.

Uno picks Boefly for franchise funding assistance

August 7, 2011

BoeFly, an online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, has been selected by Uno Brands to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank financing.

Domino's celebrates NOID's 25th birthday

August 7, 2011

Domino's Pizza will no longer "Avoid the NOID" and is paying homage to its iconic former mascot with the launch of The NOID's Super Pizza Shootout game on…

Will cauliflower be the new pepperoni?

Cauliflower is the latest addition to the menu at Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza based in Florida. Although it may seem like an unlikely pizza topping, Owner…

MaMa Rosa's under new ownership

August 4, 2011

Refrigerated pizza-maker MaMa Rosa's Pizza is now solely under the ownership of Huntsman Gay Global Capital.

It's go 'mobile' time

Developers of mobile sites and applications weigh in on how to best offer mobile services.

Hungry Howie's is full with profits

August 4, 2011

Hungry Howie's Pizza has announced sales growth in the first half of 2011. First quarter same-store sales for Hungry Howie's were up 6.72 percent, and second…

Daphne's California Greek rolls out flatbread pizzas

August 3, 2011

As Daphne's California Greek continues to evolve its brand and menu to showcase Mediterranean and Greek-flavors, the chain has debuted distinctively light…

Pizza Hut upgrades iPhone app

August 3, 2011

Pizza Hut Australia has released an upgraded version of its iPhone mobile app that includes an augmented reality function.

Chorizo sales triple at Pizza Patrón

August 3, 2011

Since the July launch of its chorizo, Pizza Patrón has tripled its chorizo sales, running out of the product in every distribution center. However, customers…

Giordano's now using approved ingredients

August 3, 2011

Giordano's is officially using proprietary products at each of its deep-dish pizza restaurants after being accused of the opposite, according to the Chicago…

Pizza Inn names new culinary opts manager

August 3, 2011

Andy Wittman knows his pizza. The former field business consultant for Pizza Inn is now the company's culinary operations manager.

CEC Entertainment reports Q2 financials

August 3, 2011

CEC Entertainment, Inc.,  parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's,  today announced its financial results for its second quarter ending July 3. Total revenues for…

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

What small operators have that the giants don’t

by Tim McCallum — President, Combustion Media

While attending the W.I.S.E. Summit in Chicago last week, I listened to some of our greatest examples of entrepreneurship and success from the likes of:

When school bells shine, opportunities climb

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

Families with children are so significant to foodservice that it is important to understand who makes the decision on what and where to eat. Most food service…