Demand for spicy food on the rise

November 7, 2013

A new report from market research firm Technomic shows that most consumers are willing to try a new menu item with an "innovative flavor," and are more likely…

New Washington DC concept plans carbless pizza

November 5, 2013

Rhode Island Row in Washington, D.C., has signed an agreement with Mark Bergami, from Maryland's Haven Pizzeria, to open a new artisan pizza concept in the…

Soup's on: Sales up across foodservice industry

November 5, 2013

After several years of servings declines at restaurants and other foodservice channels, soup is on the rebound with U.S. consumers, reports The NPD Group.…

Onion parmesan crust hits Hungry Howie's menu

November 4, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza's limited-time flavored crust of the month is onion parmesan.

Pizza concepts sweeten things up in October

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From Papa John's 8-piece cookie to Mellow Mushroom's sundae with bacon, desserts took center stage last month.

Report: Americans consuming more fruit, yogurt

November 1, 2013

Americans are shifting to healthier diets, which has helped to stabilize obesity levels, according to global information company, The NPD Group. NPD's 28th…

Toppers adds three pizzas to new menu

November 1, 2013

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza will officially unveil ts new menu on Nov. 4.

Uncle Maddio's rolls out fall lineup

October 31, 2013

Starting Nov. 1 and for a limited time, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will feature a fall specialty menu that includes Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza, the Loaded Baked…

Lemon tops the list of 2014 menu trend predictions

October 30, 2013

Brand development company Sterling-Rice Group has identified its top 10 food trend predictions for menus and supermarket shelves in 2014.

Developing menus with Millennials in mind

Watch the video to learn what Millennials expect from restaurants.

McDonald's wins game of chicken

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

While everyone else saw an already committed, normal sized wing supply, McDonald's recognized the trend to larger bird sizes.

Menu upgrades discussed at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

Shannon McClellan, key account manager for Kraft, attended the Fast Casual Executive Summit and talked with site editor Cherryh Butler about simple ways to…

Fresh Brothers thinks outside the pizza box for innovation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fresh Brothers chose King's Hawaiian bread for its sliders to put a bigger focus on the brand's signature meatballs.

Barfresh gains rights to supply ready-to-blend beverages in new global markets

October 23, 2013

Barfresh Food Group Inc., a marketer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, has acquired the exclusive worldwide…

Papa Murphy's taps into busy Halloween with Jack-o-Lantern LTO

October 22, 2013

Papa Murphy's has brought back its Jack-o-Lantern Pizza for Halloween, typically one of the busiest days of the year for the company.

Mellow Mushroom unveils bacon-themed menu

October 18, 2013

Mellow Mushroom has introduced a Bootleg Bacon Fest menu across the U.S. and available now through Nov. 23.

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen adds to Stromboli lineup

October 18, 2013

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen has added two new limited time offers — the Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Stromboli and stuffed cheesy bread — at stores nationwide.

Pie Five debuts Pumpkin Patch pie

October 18, 2013

Pie Five Pizza's chef Andy Wittman has created the Pumpkin Patch Pie to celebrate the season.

Mazzio's targets families with new Trio Box

October 17, 2013

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery has introduced a new Trio Box featuring an appetizer, pizza and dessert for $16. The offering will be available…

How to add the right beverages and desserts to the menu mix

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Don't be bullied into doing something just because a competitor is doing it well.