Local: The ins, the outs and the details

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…

Domino's spreads to Tier II & III cities in India

December 22, 2010

Domino's has spent the better part of the past decade spreading throughout India, hitting 100 units in the early part of 2005.

Vegetarian offerings making money in India

December 21, 2010

Big Macs, Double Downs and meat lovers pizzas may be major boons for quick-service giants in the United States, but in India, where the segment’s growth is…

PizzaMarketplace.com’s top stories of 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza giants battled out a price war and a wheat crisis, while smaller companies touted healthy pies and make-your-own concepts.

Pizzeria da Lupo opens in Boulder

December 20, 2010

Executive chef and restaurateurs Jim Cohen and Ken Wolf have announced the opening of Pizzeria da Lupo in Boulder, Colo.

Papa John’s sets operational guidance for 2011

December 20, 2010

Papa John's International Inc. has announced its projections for 2011, including a 16 percent increase in earnings per share and a global systemwide sales…

2011 U.K. foodservice trends predicted

December 20, 2010

The United Kingdom has welcomed many American brands to its soil. Chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, Domino’s, Papa John’s and…

Papa John’s launches new iPhone app

December 20, 2010

Papa John’s International Inc. has launched its first Apple iPhone application, providing full menu access and complete online ordering capabilities. The free…

American food chains investing in Cambodia

December 19, 2010

It seems Cambodians are adopting a bit of an American palate. Pizza Hut and Burger King, specifically, are currently grappling over a position in the country's…

Papa John’s pours on the franchise incentives

December 16, 2010

Papa John’s has announced its 2011 Development Incentive Program, appealing to potential franchisees willing to grow with the company.

Food cost control – Playing the G.A.M.E.

By Libby Libhart

NRA partners with CMSText for mobile marketing

December 15, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has announced a new partnership with CMSText to bring text message marketing solutions to its 380,000+ member restaurant…

Oh, Canada! Foodservice industry up north outpacing U.S.

December 14, 2010

Restaurant chains are spreading throughout Canada faster than they are in the U.S. According to a study by Technomic, the Canadian restaurant industry has…

To buy or to build: A very good question

If you're planning to open a restaurant, the option of buying or building each have their own set of pros and cons. Here's what you should consider.

Hipcricket achieves breaking sales with industry campaigns

December 13, 2010

Mobile marketing and advertising firm Hipcricket has announced the company's achievement in record sales and its development and implementation of twice as…

Unemployment hampers restaurant recovery, but volumes gain slight edge

December 12, 2010

With continued high unemployment across the U.S., restaurant traffic remained down 1 percent in the third calendar quarter of 2010; however, positive signs…

Canadian company unloads big chunk of its Yum! units

December 12, 2010

A Canadian franchisee is in the process of selling all of its 232 Yum! Brands restaurants in Ontario and British Columbia. The Priszm Income Fund operates most…

Japanese get a slice of BK’s Pizza Burger

December 9, 2010

In September, New Yorkers got their first taste of Burger King’s Pizza Burger, served at the company’s Whopper Bar in Times Square.

Libretto’s Pizzeria to open in Jacksonville, Fla.

December 8, 2010

Libretto's Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen is set to open this weekend in Jacksonville, Fla., adjacent to St. Johns Town Center in The Markets at Town Center.

Pizza Hut India adds Four Season Wines to the menu

December 8, 2010

Pizza Hut India, which named the "Most Trusted Brand" in the country,  has introduced Four Seasons Wines to its menu.