Pizza Hut jumps on translucent ad train

September 19, 2010

Pizza Hut and The Martin Agency have announced a new brand campaign that sets to capture the social and personable essences of contemporaries' ads. Though…

A sea change

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

On one day in 2008, more than a half-million volunteers in 100 countries collected 11.4 million items of trash along the world’s waterways. What were the top…

UNO focuses on craft beer, affordable cocktails for growth

September 16, 2010

As part of its growth plan, Uno Chicago Grill has announced a new emphasis on American craft beer and affordable cocktail offerings. It is promoting them…

Coca-Cola's Freestyle continues expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

While specialty drinks such as coffee, tea and smoothies have skyrocketed in sales, and buoyed a beverage evolution in the restaurant industry, soft drink…

CiCi's Pizza targets 500-unit expansion

September 15, 2010

CiCi's Pizza has made public its plans to add 500 restaurants to its growing portfolio throughout the next eight to 10 years.

Southwest Airlines opens outdoor lounge serving pizza and beer

September 15, 2010

Southwest Airlines has opened The Southwest Porch at Skyline Park, a new outdoor lounge situated at the base of the historic Daniels and Fisher Clocktower in…

NRA supports repeal of 1099 reporting requirements

September 14, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement from Scott DeFife, executive vice-president for Policy and Government Affairs, regarding the…

FDA to restrict antibiotic use at meat farms

September 14, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to weigh in on the national debate over the healthfulness of growth and other antibiotics that are given to…

Pizza Patron and Pepsi roll out Mexican bingo promo

September 14, 2010

This year, September's Latin holiday, Fiestas Patrias, has added significance since several Hispanic cultures are celebrating 200 years of independence. In…

Yum! announces 19 percent dividend increase

September 14, 2010

After reaching a 52-week stock price high last week at $46.25, Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors approved a 19 percent increase in the…

Restaurant conference to address 'thawing' credit freeze

September 14, 2010

More than 1,500 restaurant owners, operators and financial service executives are expected to attend an upcoming event that seeks to unearth capital for…

15 minutes with NPC International's Jim Schwartz

CEO of the nation's largest fast food franchisee, NPC International, spills the secrets to his company’s success.

U.S. Census Bureau releases its first franchise report

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September 13, 2010

The U.S. Census Bureau has issued its findings from the 2007 Economic Census Franchise Report. This is the first detailed report by the bureau on this aspect…

NPD reports restaurant visits are down

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September 13, 2010

A slow recovering economy has continued to hit the restaurant industry hard. According to The NPD Group, U.S. restaurant visits have declined for the eighth…

Private label pizza to grow

September 13, 2010

Global retail consultant Planet Retail has just put out some eye-opening insights regarding the future of private label groceries. According to Planet Retail’s…

Uno's new menu features ethnic choices, substitutions

September 13, 2010

Uno has revamped its menu to incorporate more ethnic foods and flexible ordering options that showcase healthier substitution items.

Slideshow: Peek inside Naked Pizza's second franchised store

On the eve of their second franchise opening, in Pizza Chain, USA (Louisville, Ky.), Naked Pizza debuted its systemwide store prototype for the second time to…

Daily Beast lists '30 Deadliest Pizza Slices'

September 12, 2010

Big Pizza has gotten another pie to the face for allegedly slinging nutritionally poor product. News and blog site The Daily Beast has revealed its ranking of…

Farrelli’s Wood Fire Pizza wins NRA community service award

September 12, 2010

Recognizing restaurants for outstanding community service efforts, the National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of its 2010 Restaurant…

Wheat steadily inching up

The commodity's future prices ascend to new highs.