Yum! Brands’ gets major boost from China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 2, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands is on a roll in every corner of the globe. The company reported a 2010 EPS growth of 17 percent, and a fourth quarter…

Pizza Hut backs out of Super Bowl lineup

February 2, 2011

In December, Pizza Hut announced that it was joining the Super Bowl commercial juggernaut for the first time ever. The chain has since gotten cold feet about…

Picazzo’s February lineup comes from the heart

February 2, 2011

Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen has launched a number of offerings for February, including heart-shaped pizzas, a heart smart gourmet salad and a new…

Papa Murphy’s makes it onto Forbes list

February 1, 2011

Papa Murphy’s International has been ranked No. 5 on Forbes magazine’s list of top 20 brand-name U.S. franchises.

SPIN! promotions weather the storms

February 1, 2011

As Midwesterners dig out from the Blizzard of 2011, SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is offering vouchers for its four Greater Kansas City locations to make up for…

Fuel Pizza ready to energize D.C.

February 1, 2011

Charlotte, N.C.-based Fuel Pizza will make its debut in the Washington, D.C., market as early as this spring.

NOLA franchisee hits back at Pizza Hut

February 1, 2011

Pizza Hut’s trademark infringement lawsuit that erupted in early January against prolific New Orleans franchisee Lundy Enterprises LLC has been countered.

Will Google Offers help or hurt restaurant sales?

Some experts are apprehensive about the new program’s fit for restaurants and believe the concept may even lower a brand's value.  

CPK expands Fresno airport kiosk unit

January 31, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has expanded its kiosk location in the Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno, Calif. The remodeled, quick-service unit…

Gatti’s unit opens under new ownership

January 31, 2011

Mr. Gatti’s LP has announced the reopening of its Belton, Texas, Gatti’s Pizza location under a new franchise agreement with Papanana Enterprises Inc.

Pizza Inn debuts in El Paso

January 31, 2011

Pizza Inn opened its newest buffet restaurant in El Paso, Texas, Jan. 31. The unit is the first of a three-store deal with International Sunland Restaurants…

Caribbean Domino’s units tap Servant Systems

January 31, 2011

Two Domino’s Pizza multi-unit franchises in the Caribbean have contracted Servant Systems’ Domino’s Pulse Polling software to streamline operations.

Integrated Control Corp. to showcase TempMinder at NAFEM

January 31, 2011

Integrated Control Corporation will debut its CCP Minder at NAFEM's What's Hot! What's Cool! new product gallery at the Orange County Convention Center in…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Cheese jumps above last year’s average

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices also continue to climb.

Echelon develops cloud-based energy-control system

January 30, 2011

Echelon Corporation and Serious Materials are collaborating to develop and deliver the Echelon Building Energy Management solution, a new energy-saving…

Yum! names new VP, corporate controller

January 30, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has promoted David Russell to the position of vice president, corporate controller, effective Feb. 18. He currently serves as…

Papa John’s adds more Super Bowl promotions

January 30, 2011

Papa John’s is living up to its official NFL sponsorship duties. On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6, the chain is giving away free pizzas every 45 seconds.

Cocca’s Pizza opening fifth location

January 30, 2011

A Youngstown, Ohio, pizza landmark is ready to open its fifth unit after 29 years in business. Cocca’s Pizza will open in Poland, Ohio, in the spring.

Restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve

January 30, 2011

According to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI), restaurant operators have become a bit bullish about the direction of…