Green Box to launch in June

May 26, 2009

NEW YORK -- Environmentally Conscious Organization Inc., a maker of environmentally friendly and multifunctional packaging, will release its first shipments of…

Pizza summit to focus on collaborative sessions

Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the upcoming Pizza Marketplace Industry Study.

KIOSKCOM: Netkey shows deli self-order kiosk

Bob Ventresca of Netkey discusses the company's newest self-order and product locator technology from the floor of the show.

NRA Show: Terraboost combines promo display, hand sanitizer

Michael Masserman, regional sales director for Terraboost Media, explains to QSRweb how its automatic hand sanitizing displays can boost sales while providing…

Uno partners in 'Operation Pizza Surge'

May 25, 2009

CHICAGO -- Uno Chicago Grill and delivery and logistics company DHL have teamed with nonprofit organization Pizzas 4 Patriots for Operation Pizza Surge. The…

Pizza blamed for D.C. crime

May 25, 2009

Fox News: Washington, D.C., councilman Jim Graham is proposing legislation to crack down on selling pizza slices in a northwest neighborhood, saying the…

India Pizza Huts roll out 'Enhanced Dine-in' concept

May 25, 2009

Business Standard: Pizza Hut plans to implement its 'Enhanced Dine-in' brand transformation concept to almost a third of its 147 stores across India by next…

Papa John's debuts 'augmented reality' feature

May 25, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's customers can visit a new Web site that allows them to participate in the company's new "augmented reality" feature.   Augmented…

Commodities update - Week of May 26, 2009

May 25, 2009

CHICAGO — Block cheese prices were relatively flat last week on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with prices averaging just above $1.13 per pound for the…

Yum! Brands franchisee deploys XFormity's Business Intelligence solution

May 25, 2009

DALLAS — XFormity Technologies, a world leader in restaurant analytical and reporting solutions, has deployed its Business Intelligence solution across Yum!

Consumers are seeking C.H.O.I.C.E.

by Liz Hertz — Client Contact, Burke Corporation

The acronym C.H.O.I.C.E. captures many of the elements that are driving trends for the pizza industry and pizza toppings.

Extreme Pizza inks deals for two more California locations

May 21, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -- Gourmet pizza chain Extreme Pizza has finalized leases for two new locations in Northern California, the company has announced. The first…

N.Y. pizza maker captures World Championship titles

May 21, 2009

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Westchester County, N.Y., pizza maker Bruno DiFabio distinguished himself as the best U.S. competitor in multiple categories at the World…

Domino's consumers plan to grill 'meat' on Memorial Day

May 21, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Domino's asked consumers via its Pizza Tracker poll to vote for their favorite thing to grill during the Memorial Day weekend. With over…

Man faces charges for terrorizing delivery driver

May 21, 2009

Newschannel5.com (Nashville, Tenn.): A Sumner County, Tenn., man faces charges for allegedly terrorizing a Papa John's delivery driver. Gregory Gerwitz…

Enodis global ice machine business now Scotsman Industries

May 21, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Enodis global ice machine business has announced the completion of its sale to affiliates of Warburg Pincus, a leading global…

NRA Show: Drop Bottom Baskets promos ease of use

Matt Hastings, regional sales manager for D&S; Metal Designs, demonstrates for QSRweb its fryer basket solution. With a push of a button, product is dispensed…

KFC drops threat against Scottish pizzeria

May 20, 2009

STV.com (Scotland): Chicken chain KFC has dropped its threat of legal action against a Scottish pizzeria over the name of a meal on its menu. The owners of the…

Pizza Ranch to sponsor NASCAR race

May 20, 2009

ORANGE CITY, Iowa -- Pizza Ranch, which operates more than 140 pizza buffet restaurants, primarily in the Midwest, has signed a deal with Joe Gibbs Racing for…

Marco's Pizza books 11th consecutive quarter of positive comps

May 20, 2009

TOLEDO, Ohio -- Marco's Pizza has achieved its 11th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth, the company has announced. System-wide same-store…