Sold: Yum! Brands finds buyers for Long John Silver's, A&W

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to sell Long John Silver's Inc. and A&W Restaurants Inc. to two separate buyers…

Domino's iPhone App hits $1 million mark in three months

September 20, 2011

Domino's Pizza announced that after just three months since its launch, its app for iPhone and iPod touch has achieved $1 million in sales over a single week.

Uno's fast casual model inks largest franchise deal in company history

September 20, 2011

In the largest franchise deal in its 68-year history, Uno's has announced plans for the opening of 30 locations of Uno Due Go, its fast casual concept…

Yum! Brands' 3-year hunger relief effort nets $67MM

September 20, 2011

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced this week that in the three years since its pledge at the Clinton Global Initiative, the…

Domino's UK goes 'upscale' with wine company partnership

September 20, 2011

In an effort to appeal to a broader demographic and offer a more upscale dining experience, Domino's Pizza UK has partnered with Virgin Wines club, which…

Pizza Inn expanding Pie Five Pizza Co. concept

September 19, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc. has announced plans to expand its fast casual concept Pie Five Pizza Co., targeting eight additional new locations in Dallas-Fort Worth over the…

CiCi's adds two directors to help growth strategy

September 19, 2011

CiCi's Pizza has named two new directors to help the company in its "Build the Brand" growth strategy.

Subway, Tasti D-Lite, Domino's earn innovation awards

September 19, 2011

Hospitality Technology magazine has awarded its annual Breakthrough Awards to Domino's Pizza LLC, Subway Restaurants and Tasti D-Lite. The award honors…

Papa Gino's rolls out four new specialty pizzas

September 19, 2011

Papa Gino's has added four new specialty pizzas to its fall line-up. The pizzas will be available until Dec. 4 and include sweet tomato & ricotta, sausage…

NRA launches pilot program for military families in Texas

September 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Association have partnered for the launch of "Freedom is Sweet!"a fundraising campaign to support…

Mellow Mushroom continues North Carolina expansion

September 19, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open in Cary, N.C. Sept. 26. This newest unit comes shortly after the Fayetteville, N.C., unit turned in the second largest…

Social media management systems strike effective balance

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 19, 2011

Having a social media management system has become a necessary tool for restaurant operators trying to sift through the vast and varied customer comments…

Powerful, pervasive digital signage making its way into foodservice

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September 19, 2011

Digital menu boards are making their way onto restaurant walls at a dizzying pace.

Breakaway announces POS upgrade

September 18, 2011

Breakaway Restaurant Solutions, provider of automation technology for management of delivery, quick-service and fast casual restaurants, has launched Version…

NPD Group: Restaurant traffic slips slightly in Q2

September 18, 2011

Just as the U.S. economy stalled in the second quarter of the year, so did restaurant industry traffic, according to The NPD Group, a market research company.

Topper's Pizza undergoes brand transformation

September 15, 2011

Ontario, Canada-based Topper's Pizza has launched a new tagline and logo in an effort to better connect with customers.

Chains ask Congress to end Ethanol Tax Credit and Tariff

September 15, 2011

The National Council of Chain Restaurants and 16 of its member companies today asked Congress' "supercommittee" to repeal a federal tax credit for corn-based…

Pizza Inn reports strong Q4 and fiscal year

September 14, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc. has announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 results, ended June 26.

Marcus Theatres opens second Zaffiro's Pizzeria

September 14, 2011

Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has begun renovations to transform its Parkwood Cinema in Waite Park, Minn., into an entertainment…

NRA Innovations Awards application process opens

September 14, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is now seeking applications from foodservice equipment manufacturers for its 2012 Kitchen Innovations Awards.