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2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.
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Cheese jumps above last years average
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Wheat prices also continue to climb.
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Coccas Pizza opening fifth location
January 30, 2011
A Youngstown, Ohio, pizza landmark is ready to open its fifth unit after 29 years in business. Cocca’s Pizza will open in Poland, Ohio, in the spring.
read nowRestaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve
January 30, 2011
According to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI), restaurant operators have become a bit bullish about the direction of…
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Squisito's dives into franchising
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
After more than 12 years, the concept is ready to spread throughout the East Coast.
read nowYum! repurchasing stock to boost earnings
January 27, 2011
The board of directors of Yum! Brands Inc. have given the green light for the repurchase of $750 million of the company's outstanding stock throughout the next…
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen to announce 2010 results
January 27, 2011
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 results after the market closes on Feb. 10.
read nowMintel: A quarter of Americans will spend less dining out in '11
January 27, 2011
A study conducted by foodservice research company Mintel shows that consumers may not be fully out of the proverbial woods from the Great Recession.
read nowFledgling Empire Pizza ready for growth
January 27, 2011
A Watertown, N.Y. staple is the first eating establishment to be purchased by the newly formed Empire Pizza Holdings Inc.
read nowStudy reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs
January 27, 2011
In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…
read nowGatti's Pizza plans more entertainment centers
January 24, 2011
Austin, Texas-based Gatti's Pizza has announced growth plans that include four new units in two new states. The restaurants will be operated by Food Service…
read nowFamous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
read nowPapa Bello expands in 'Bama
January 24, 2011
San Diego-based Papa Bello Enterprises will open its second Papa Bello Pizza location in Alabama within the next two months. The new unit will be located in…
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Wheat shatters the $9 mark
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Papa John's stock matches 52-week high.
read nowMontana-based pizza chain expanding
January 23, 2011
MacKenzie River Pizza, a Montana-based chain, is expanding its horizon. The company’s website indicates that two new locations are in the works in Indianapolis…
read nowFlippers Pizzeria celebrates its first franchise
January 19, 2011
Flippers Pizzeria has reached a company milestone. A new unit in Winter Springs, Fla., is its first franchised location.
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Straw Hat spreads its wings
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
President of California-based pizza company discusses big changes for the 52-year-old company.
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Average cheese prices jump
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Consumers not experiencing relief at the gas pump, either.
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Top That! Pizza inks multi-state deal
January 12, 2011
In a push to enter the small fast casual pizza segment, Lori Walderich -- chief creative officer at IdeaStudio -- and her husband Jeff recently founded Top…
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Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011
January 11, 2011
Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.
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