Pizza Hut UK launches cheeseburger crust

September 18, 2013

Pizza Hut UK has taken a page from the Pizza Hut Middle East system with this week's launch of its Cheeseburger Pizza. The pizza features a crust stuffed with…

Boston Pizza's introduces new menu, Pizzaburger now permanent

September 17, 2013

Boston Pizza today announced that The Pizzaburger, first introduced in April, is now a permanent menu item. The company said the offering quickly became one of…

Boost restaurant catering sales with a thoughtful beverage program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

If you pass on offering a hot beverage lineup, then consider eliminating a morning catering program altogether.

Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.

Millennials driving customized pizza concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Freshness is the biggest driver of menu R&D, and the most important.

Fresh Brothers rolling out King's Hawaiian meatball sliders

September 13, 2013

On Sept. 16, California's Fresh Brothers' locations will feature new meatball sliders served on King's Hawaiian sweet rolls.

US Foods rolls out fall product line

September 13, 2013

US Foods has introduced its latest product line, featuring more than 25 chef-inspired items that can translate onto restaurant menus.

Download free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

September 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this webinar — "5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than…

Stevi B's Pizza adds to new thin crust lineup

September 9, 2013

Stevi B's Pizza has added a new Chicken Pesto thin crust pizza to the menu, as a part of its commitment to offer healthier options to customers. The Chicken…

Hungry Howie's brings back Cheese Puff-flavored crust

September 5, 2013

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Hungry Howie's has unveiled its latest limited-time flavored crust for September — Cheese Puff. It is available through…

Smithfield introduces cook-in-bag pulled pork product

September 5, 2013

Smithfield Foodservice has introduced a new Cook-in-Bag Smoked Pork Butt for restaurant operators who want to serve a pulled pork product without adding extra…

The pretzel bun male-only menu

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

A greater focus on male-driven products is an admission that salad sales have plateaued.

US Foods names 'Next Top Product' semifinalists

August 27, 2013

Fifty-four chefs from across the country have begun competing for a spot in the final round of the 2nd Annual US Foods Next Top Product contest.

Fast casual visits up 9 percent in a year

August 26, 2013

As the fast casual segment continues to grow its footprint, visits are keeping pace. In the year ending May 2013, visits to fast casual restaurants increased…

Top CEOs join Fast Casual Exec Summit's experts panel

Attendees will have the opportunity to grill industry leaders on what it takes to run a successful fast casual restaurant.

Rosati's Pizza unveils Reserve red wine brand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 22, 2013

Rosati's Pizza in Yorkville, Ill., will host a free wine tasting from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 to unveil the brand's Rosati's Reserve for the first time.

Pie Five Pizza brings back seasonal Hatch Chile Pie

August 20, 2013

Pie Five Pizza is bringing back the spicy Hatch Chile Pie. The seasonal offering is available now through Sept. 29, and was brought back due to popular demand.

Boston's combines two American classics for new Pizzaburger

August 20, 2013

Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar will launch its newest menu item — the Pizzaburger — on Aug. 26.

An obesity solution

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

In Europe, a commission has set a goal to make pizza healthier.

Papa John's responds to criticism of 'better ingredients' slogan

August 15, 2013

Papa John's took to Facebook earlier this week to rail against the "inaccuracy" of an article that ran questioning the chain's "better ingredients."