Papa John's franchisee gets funding from GE Capital

October 10, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently completed a $9.5 million transaction with BAJCO Group, a Papa John's Pizza franchisee, for the refinancing of existing…

Domino's UK generates £1million for one day of online sales

October 10, 2011

Domino's UK has reported that it earned more than £1million (about $1.3 million) in online sales for Oct. 8 alone. Of that one-day record business, 13 percent…

BBI names senior VP

October 9, 2011

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) today announced Geoff Gaskin as its new senior vice president of Global Marketing. Gaskin will oversee the global sales…

Zpizza introduces all-natural Pure Pepperoni

October 9, 2011

In honor of National Pizza Month and its 25th anniversary, Zpizza has launched its specially formulated "Pure Pepperoni." The chain's culinary team spent two…

Sbarro amends Chapter 11 plan to reduce debt

October 9, 2011

Sbarro Inc. has filed an Amended Disclosure Statement and related Amended Plan of Reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of…

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza now available at Hunt Brothers

October 9, 2011

Hunt Brothers Pizza today announced the launch of its newest limited-time offer, the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza.

Little Caesars Pizza supporting Children's Miracle Network

October 6, 2011

Through October, Little Caesars Pizza restaurants in the Atlanta area are partnering with Children's Miracle Network and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta with…

Chuck E. Cheese's celebrates Chucktober

October 6, 2011

Chuck E. Cheese's is celebrating "Chucktober," offering guests Chuck E. and Helen Henny masks, as well as new costume party invitations through its website.

Humane Society submits shareholder proposal to Domino's

October 6, 2011

The Humane Society of the United States submitted a shareholder resolution asking Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino's Pizza to report to shareholders the…

MOD Pizza expands outside of Seattle market

October 6, 2011

MOD Pizza, a top-your-own pizza chain, will open its newest store Oct. 8 n Lynnwood, Wash.

Two Mellow Mushrooms set to open

October 6, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has two openings slated for Oct. 10, in Cumming, Ga., and Denton, Texas.

McDonald's executive named to NRA board

October 5, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has added Steven Hilton, vice president of Government Relations for McDonald's Corporation, to its Board of Directors.

Pizza Patron raising funds for St. Jude's Hospital

October 5, 2011

For the second year in a row, Pizza Patron will be raising funds in all its stores nationwide for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during October.

Domino's names VP of marketing innovation

October 5, 2011

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino's Pizza has named Joe Jordan as its vice president of marketing innovation.

SPIN!'s Tour de BBQ Pizza benefits cancer research

October 5, 2011

Kansas City, Mo.-based SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is hosting a fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the University of Kansas Cancer Center through…

Uno's introduces new deep dish pizza crust

October 4, 2011

Nearly 70 years after introducing its deep dish pizza, Uno's is rolling out a new deep dish crust in honor of National Pizza Month.

Villa Fresh Italian offering free slices for Pizza Month

October 4, 2011

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, franchised by Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc., will celebrate October's National Pizza Month by offering Facebook fans…

Pizza Ranch introduces seasonal menu items

October 4, 2011

Pizza Ranch is celebrating the arrival of fall with the addition of two items to its buffet line-up. The California Pulled Pork Pizza and Grape Caesar Salad…

NRA takes job message to Capitol Hill

October 4, 2011

The National Restaurant Association took its jobs message to Capitol Hill Tuesday, sharing with congressional staff the economic significance of tourism and…

Yum! Brands lifted again by China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 4, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced its third quarter 2011 results for the period ended Sept. 3, including an operating profit growth of 7 percent in China and …