New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Sir Pizza continues Southern Florida expansion

May 12, 2011

Residents of South Dade are now able to enjoy the signatures of Sir Pizza after the latest location opened Thursday.

Brazil Fast Food Corp. Q1 sales jump 15 percent

May 12, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., a Yum! Brands franchisee and the second largest quick-service restaurant chain in Brazil, has announced financial results for the first…

Jubilant Foodworks’ profit surges, plans Dunkin’ and Domino’s growth

May 12, 2011

Jubilant Foodworks just announced a net profit growth of 86 percent year-over-year. The company's net sales were up 56 percent from last year, and same-store…

Yum! sets $586MM offer for China’s Little Sheep

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 12, 2011

Yum! Brands' footprint in China is about to get even bigger. The company announced today that it has offered to buy China's Little Sheep for $586 million…

Papa Gino’s to discuss rewards program at NRA Show

May 11, 2011

Restaurant loyalty technology expert Paytronix will partner with its client Papa Gino's/D'Angelo and Open-i Media to present "The Secret Sauce Behind…

Marco’s Pizza expands to Oklahoma City

May 11, 2011

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan that CEO Jack Butorac hopes will move the company from the 23rd largest pizza…

Domino’s ready for international growth

May 10, 2011

A day after hitting its 52-week high, and its highest level in four years, Domino's Pizza Inc. has set its sights even higher.

Red Baron campaign goes after delivery pizza companies

May 10, 2011

Red Baron Pan Pizza isn't afraid to challenge the big boys. The retail pizza brand, part of Schwan's Food Company, has teamed up with comedian and TV host…

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.

Gas hits $4 mark in many cities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Inn hits 52-week high; Domino's, Papa John's, Chuck E. Cheese's get earnings report boosts.

MICROS, Tabbedout deploy restaurant mobile payment platform

May 8, 2011

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced an integration, sales and…

McDonald’s, Yum!, Starbucks on 2011 Fortune 500 list

May 5, 2011

The annual Fortune 500 list, which ranks America's largest corporations by revenue and profit, was released Thursday.

California Pizza Kitchen Q1 revenue down slightly

May 5, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ending April 3, including a 0.5 percent decrease in revenues from the same…

Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company’s profits up

May 5, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, announced financial results for the first quarter ended April 3.

Domino’s first quarter revenue up

May 4, 2011

Domino's Pizza Inc. experienced a 1.4 percent decline in U.S. sales during the first quarter 2011 ended March 27. This is compared to an exceptionally strong…

Burke launches social media brochure

May 4, 2011

For pizzeria operators searching for ways to build traffic and serve their increasingly mobile customers, Burke Corporation is offering a downloadable brochure…

Naked Pizza picks Phoenix for training facility

May 4, 2011

New Orleans-based Naked Pizza has chosen Phoenix as the site for its new corporate development hub. The company will use this location to build on its…

Commentary: Domino's franchisee wows social media blogger

Editor's note: As restaurant operators try and find the magic formula for getting the best - and most profitable - response from their social media efforts…

Papa John’s turns in strong first quarter

May 3, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Papa John's International Inc. announced its first quarter results that included a systemwide sales increase of 6.1 percent for North…