Ecovention launches Roma Serve and Store box

April 25, 2011

Ecovention LLC has launched the Roma Serve & Store pizza box, in partnership with manufacturing partners Pratt Industries and Smurfit-Stone Container…

Yum! Brands hits all-time high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's stock takes a hit following resignation of co-CEO.

PAR Technology appoints new CEO

April 24, 2011

PAR Technology Corporation has named Paul B. Domorski as its new president, CEO and chairman of the board of directors effective today. He succeeds Dr. John W.

Pizza Fusion transitions to LED Source lighting

April 21, 2011

Florida-based Pizza Fusion has tapped LED Source, a franchised supplier, to provide LED lighting for a selection of their restaurants.

Eagle Boys anticipates high Easter weekend sales

April 18, 2011

Australia's Eagle Boys Pizza is gearing up for a busy Easter weekend, with an anticipated sales increase of 30 percent between April 22 and April 26.

Gas prices up almost a dollar from last year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's hits new 52-week high; stock drops after news of president's resignation.

Donatos Pizza expanding Jane’s Dough Foods division

April 13, 2011

Donatos Pizza has hired Alan Hoover as its new general manager of Jane's Dough Foods, a division of Donatos Pizza. The appointment comes as Jane's Dough Foods…

Middleby Corporation acquires stone hearth oven company

April 11, 2011

The Middleby Corporation, based out of Elgin, Ill., has acquired Beech Ovens Pty. Ltd., a manufacturer of stone hearth ovens for the commercial foodservice…

Gas prices inching closer to all-time highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some relief comes from cheese, natural gas prices.

Papa John’s, Domino’s hit 52-week highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Upheaval in the Mideast continues to affect gas prices, which are predicted to go even higher ahead of summer driving season.

GE Capital: Expect slow, steady restaurant industry gains

April 3, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance held its Restaurant Leadership Conference last week. The conference included results from the 21st edition of the Chain…

Italians seeking Unesco status for Neapolitan pizza

March 27, 2011

Italy is seeking Unesco World Heritage status for the Neapolitan pizza. The status is awarded to cultural treasures such as songs, places, art and endangered…

Technomic: Distributor vs. branded manufacturer competition increases

March 24, 2011

Recent research conducted by foodservice consultants Technomic reveals restaurants’ preferences in manufacturer versus distributor brands. Specifically, the…

Cheese prices down more than 25 cents

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices remain stubborn.

Greenopia ranks top green restaurant chains

March 20, 2011

Greenopia, which researches eco-friendly retailers, services and organizations, has recently named its most sustainable restaurant chains.

Gluten-free concept added to 14 units

March 17, 2011

Boulder, Colo.-based Nick-N-Willy’s will incorporate Gluten-Free Bistro products into 14 more of its locations.

Analyst: March cheese market crash long overdue

While the cheese market crash is good news for pizza operators, the positive impact won't trickle down to independents right away.

Innovation in the name of charity

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What do the Love Kitchen, Panera Bread, and Cafe 180 all have in common? They provide affordable food to those who can’t regularly pay full price for a meal.

Goodfella’s opens brick oven pizza school

March 16, 2011

Goodfella’s of Staten Island has officially opened its wood fired pizza school of New York.

Apprentice contestant ready to trump NY’s pizza scene

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Lenny "The Russian" Veltman's CHIPP's expansion plans entail 10 units in three years.