Pizza Hut ad among most effective for holiday season

December 26, 2012

Ace Metrix announced its top television ads for the 2012 holiday season, which includes Pizza Hut at No. 10 for its "Big vs. Huge" commercial.

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 34: Brixx Woodfired Pizza

December 25, 2012

Since its beginning in 1998, Belmont, N.C.-based Brixx Woodfired Pizza wanted to push healthy options onto consumers. Salads and vegetarian items have always…

Flippers marks 13th unit in Florida

December 24, 2012

Flippers Pizzeria held a grand opening celebration Dec. 21 for the opening of its newest restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla. This marks the brand's…

Chuck E. Cheese provides support for Texas food banks

December 24, 2012

Organizing its first ever Holiday Food Drive, Irving, Texas-based Chuck E. Cheese's 16 Dallas-Fort Worth stores recently provided an entertainment hub where…

Breadcrumb's app update will speed business operations

December 23, 2012

Breadcrumb has unveiled an upgrade to its iPad POS for restaurants, bars and cafes. Breadcrumb 1.2 makes daily operation faster and easier for servers…

Bravo Pizza signs co-branding agreement with Dry Fried Wings

December 21, 2012

The Dry Fried Wing Company announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Kenny Fellus' Bravo Pizza chain to license and broker a minimum of 10…

Bankrupt Upper Crust Pizza chain auctioned off

December 21, 2012

Boston-based Upper Crust Pizza was auctioned off Wednesday, nearly three months after the chain filed for bankruptcy.

NRA Educational Foundation appoints new CDO

December 21, 2012

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that Katherine Speyer Schieffelin has been named senior vice president and chief…

Topper's hosting promotion to ring in the New Year

December 21, 2012

Canada's Topper's Pizza is hosting a "Special Moments" promotion from now through Jan. 6. As part of the deal, customers can order two large pizzas — one…

Commentary: Rising consumer interest in food makes 2013 look prosperous

December 20, 2012

People will find ways to discuss, experiment and dabble in the world of food, no matter what their financial situation.

Former CiCi's Pizza COO takes the lead at MOOYAH

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

December 20, 2012

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes announced Wednesday that Bill Spae, former COO and CDO of CiCi's Pizza, is its new president and CEO. Spae takes the lead at…

Uncle Maddio's giving away iPad Mini

December 20, 2012

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is giving away an iPad Mini to one lucky fan. To enter for a chance to win, customers can stop by any Uncle Maddio's location…

Chuck E. Cheese unveils new interactive website

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 20, 2012

In an effort to shift its marketing focus to parents, Chuck E. Cheese offers the ability to pre-plan visits to its restaurants.

China's restaurant visits up by double digits in Q3

December 20, 2012

The NPD Group just released its third quarter global restaurant industry report, which reflects each's geography's economy. For example, during Q3, China…

NCR Aloha integrates with E la Carte's tablets to enhance restaurant experience

December 19, 2012

E la Carte, developer of the Presto tablet tableside ordering system for the hospitality industry, announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement…

Patxi's Pizza provides local marketing support for fundraising campaign

December 19, 2012

Patxi's Pizza announced that its "52 Weeks of Giving" community fundraising program raised more than $83,000 in 2012. This is up from $55,000 raised in 2011.

Noble Roman's expands its take-n-bake model

December 19, 2012

Noble Roman's Inc., the Indianapolis-based franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, opened its second standalone take-n-bake…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 35: Chuck E. Cheese

December 19, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 35: Chuck E. Cheese, Irving, Texas

Dinner daypart traffic down across restaurant segments

December 18, 2012

A promising start to 2012 for U.S. restaurant traffic was followed by slow spring and summer quarters. The result is a lackluster, yet stable industry…

Detroit's Happy's Pizza headed to Cincinnati

December 18, 2012

Detroit-based Happy's Pizza is planning to open "at least three" new restaurants in the Cincinnati market. According to the Cincinnati Business Journal, the…