Beef Checkoff Program teams with NRA to sponsor Kids LiveWell

December 9, 2014

As part of the partnership, Beef Checkoff is offering to restaurants its collection of kid-friendly recipes that meet the Kids LiveWell criteria.

Belly up to the bar: Alcohol sales expected to improve modestly in 2015

December 4, 2014

Drink sales in bars and restaurants are projected to grow modestly in 2015, according to new research from Technomic. The market research firm says conditions…

The chefs have spoken: Menu trend predictions for 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After years on the rise, gluten-free cuisine has fallen out of the top 10 list of the National Restaurant Association's annual survey.

Bringing millennials to your table

Millennials believe they simply don't have time to commit to a sit down 90-minute meal, so brands should deliver succinct experiences to help customers do more…

Pizza Hut Australia creates crunchy Doritos crust

December 2, 2014

Pizza Hut Australia has partnered with Doritos to introduce the Doritos Crunchy Crust Pizza to the brand's Stuffed Crust lineup.

Pie Five offering Andes Mint Brownie Pie for the season

December 2, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has introduced the new Andes Mint Brownie Pie, featuring chocolate brownie batter and dark chocolate chips in a deep dish pizza pan, then topped…

Sbarro's new pizza recipe features 20% more cheese

November 26, 2014

Sbarro introduced an enhanced pizza recipe this week, featuring 20-percent more cheese.

Gluten-free beer finds its way

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

I can't tell you how many photos from friends I receive of restaurant bar menus that feature gluten-free beer. The photos are sent out of enthusiasm for the…

Pizza operators get their wish with FDA's final menu labeling regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The FDA's ruling mandates menu labeling by the slice, not the whole pie. Pizza restaurants do have to say how many slices are in a pizza.

Mazzio's Pepperollies return to the menu

November 25, 2014

Mazzio’s is bringing back its Pepperollies for a limited time. The offering features layers of cheese and pepperoni baked into rolls and served with marinara…

What's in your kitchen?

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Technology in food engineering and processing equipment coupled with better logistics has given companies the ability to specialize.

Papa John's new Red Kettle Cookie raises funds for Salvation Army campaign

November 24, 2014

Papa John's has introduced a Philly Cheesesteak Pizza and The Salvation Army Red Kettle Cookie. A portion of the proceeds from each cookie sold during its…

How to get millennials to stay committed to your brand

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

If you can provide an affordable, healthy, flavorful solution on a consistent basis, millennials are going to prefer your brand.

Blast 825° crowdsources pizza recipes from local charities

November 21, 2014

Blast 825° has announced the winner of its "People's Choice" award from the brand's recent Roseville, California, grand opening event. The Placer SPCA, one of…

Crushed Red intros 'Chop Top' pizzas

November 21, 2014

Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop has added Chop Top pizzas to the menu, featuring the same preparation technique as its chopped salads, using mezzaluna…

Domestic tea sales jump 6%

November 21, 2014

According to new research from the American Botanical Council, sales of loose, bagged, concentrated and herbal tea in the US increased by 5.9 percent in 2013…

Sbarro adds heat with new 3 Pepper Chicken Pizza

November 21, 2014

Sbarro is spicing things up with its new limited-time offering – the 3 Pepper Chicken Pizza. The offering includes Poblano pesto, grilled chicken, roasted red…

Marco's growth exceeding projections by 40 percent

November 20, 2014

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza announced the company is exceeding expansion goals for 2014, with 131 locations added this year.

Firecrust pizza set to expand in Dallas

November 20, 2014

Firecrust Neapolitan Pizzeria announced plans to add up to 10 locations over the next five years in the Dallas area.

Papa Murphy's launches 'gourmet' pizza toppings

November 19, 2014

Papa Murphy’s has announced a new line of gourmet pizza toppings that customers can use to customize their pizzas, including Angus steak, spicy fennel sausage…