Cheese prices plummet after weeks on the rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After spiking to $2.45 in mid-September, cheese prices plummeted last week, dropping as low as $2.15.

Domino's launches virtual voice ordering for mobile

October 6, 2014

Domino's Pizza launched a virtual voice ordering assistant app, Dom, for iPhone and Android,

California Pizza Kitchen's fall cheesecake returns

October 6, 2014

California Pizza Kitchen unveiled its Pumpkin Cheesecake for the fall season, the company announced.

Punxsy Pizza to host benefit for city fire department

October 6, 2014

Punxsy Pizza is hosting the Punxsy Pizza and Prevention benefit again this year for the Punxsutawney Fire Department's three companies, Central, Elk Run and…

Wixon Foodservice Group adds new beverage mixes

October 2, 2014

The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced new beverage mixes that can be used for hot, cold, alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks and can be customized across all…

Tyson Food Service rolls out new burger line

October 2, 2014

Tyson Food Service has announced two additions to its new line of flame broiled burgers and patties. They include:

Little Caesars pretzel crust pizza receives favorable consumer response

October 2, 2014

Little Caesars Pizza's new soft pretzel crust pepperoni pizza promotion has been extended through Nov. 23, due to positive consumer demand.

Papa John's launches Ultimate Meats Pizza

October 1, 2014

Papa John's has launched its new Ultimate Meats Pizza. It is available for a limited time now through Oct. 26 and includes pepperoni, salami, sausage…

Old Chicago issuing pizza punch cards to incentivize specialty pizza trial

October 1, 2014

To celebration National Pizza Month in October, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is providing guests with a pizza punch card throughout the month. Those who try…

Healthy beverage category on pace for 8.6% growth in Middle East

September 30, 2014

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.