Papa Murphy's launches thin crust pizzas

September 30, 2014

Papa Murphy's today announced it has rolled out a new product line of thin crust pizzas, called Gourmet Delite. The collection includes the Angus Steak and…

Pizza Inn rolls out Stromboli-inspired offering

September 29, 2014

Pizza Inn has added Pepperoni Twists to the menu. The company said in a news release that the new offerings are "Stromboli-like" and are made by wrapping…

Zpizza rolls out new pizza, kale salad for fall

September 26, 2014

Beef O’ Brady’s overcomes franchisee skepticism to launch pizza program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company spent three years testing ingredients, operations and ovens, and has experienced a sizable comp lift since adding pizza to its brand positioning.

Restaurant chains falling short on healthy option promises

September 23, 2014

A new white paper from Technomic, titled "Better-for-You Chains: Consumer Ratings of Restaurants' Health Offerings," shows that a majority of consumers are…

Pizza Hut testing lower-calorie pizza

September 18, 2014

Last week, menu analyst Nancy Kruse said one of the hottest marketing buzzwords in the restaurant industry is "skinny." Brands such as Sbarro and Cheesecake…

Papa Murphy’s adds gluten-free option

September 18, 2014

Papa Murphy's and Boulder Brands, the makers of Udi's Gluten Free branded products, today announced a partnership to bring Udi's Gluten Free pizza crust to…

Craft beer growth outpacing broader breweries industry growth

September 18, 2014

Craft beers are growing, and seasonal offerings are big drivers of growth.

Stevi B’s launches fall menu, promotions

September 17, 2014

Stevi B's Pizza Buffet is expanding its buffet options with a new dessert – the Caramel Apple Pizza.

Pizza concepts capitalizing on by-the-slice demand, economics

by Holly Freeland — Freelance Journalist, Pizzamarketplace.com

Pizza Hut is aiming to have 15 to 20 Slice Bars open in the US by the end of this year.

More consumers seeking out restaurants for beverage offerings

September 16, 2014

Specialty beverages – from coffees to teas to craft beers – have been on an upswing in the restaurant industry for the past few years and more consumers are…

US Foods rolls out fall products

September 16, 2014

US Foods is rolling out several new product lines for fall, plus a new game app for diners.

Menu trends: Consumers want functionality from their food

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The word 'fresh' is the most powerful driver of menus because it has a connotation that it is real food being served.

Pizza Patrón's plan to drive traffic includes $3.99 large pizza offer

September 11, 2014

Pizza Patrón is taking the deep discounting environment to a new level with its latest promotion – running through Oct. 1 – in which customers can purchase a…

How to survive the protein craze

Cutting costs by creating limited time offers or new menu items that scale down the serving of animal protein could be interesting to test with consumers.

Millennials willing to pay more for better, more customizable food

September 9, 2014

The younger generation considers QSRs to be 'dollar food.'

What are Any’tizers, Tanglers, Frisnacks or Wrappetizers?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Restaurants can sell snacks at premium profit margins and can be more exciting for guests than the traditional core menu.

Restaurant operators invited to enter original recipe contest

September 5, 2014

Reser’s Fine Foods Foodservice Division is inviting restaurant operators nationwide to enter an original recipe using a Reser’s product.

Pie Five Pizza launches Meatball Ricotta Pie

September 2, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has introduced its latest limited-time offer – the Meatball Ricotta Pie, featuring a smoked provolone and mozzarella blend, organic marinara…

Pizza Hut rolls out bacon stuffed crust

September 2, 2014

After teasing its fans on social media last week, Pizza Hut announced the official launch of its new Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza on Aug. 30, to mark…