Technomic expects bar mixer momentum to continue

August 14, 2013

Tracking the growth trend in spirits and the rise of cocktail culture, mixers used in the preparation of cocktails and mixed drinks in restaurants and bars are…

CPK reformulates hand-tossed crust recipe

August 13, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has debuted a new hand-tossed pizza dough, now available at all restaurants nationwide. The new pizza dough brings California Pizza…

Top That! rolls out gluten-free crust

August 12, 2013

Top That! Pizza has added an all-natural, gluten-free crust to its menu. The product is currently available in select locations and is slated to roll out…

Buying versus purchasing

To help manage costs, create proper specifications, consider contracts for key items and make a commitment to manufacturers for allowances and distributors…

Papa John's CEO: You can't make superior quality pizza for $5

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

"In my 36 years of doing this, I've never seen the bigger players at that low a price point," Schnatter said.

Nat'l Food Service Security Council rebrands itself

August 6, 2013

The National Food Service Security Council announced today at its 34th Annual Conference that it has changed its name to the Restaurant Loss Prevention &…

The future of the food industry is closer than ever

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Food production technologies are emerging to keep up with overpopulation and climate change concerns.

FDA standardizes 'gluten-free' definition for food industry

August 2, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free" for voluntary food labeling.

Hungry Howie's latest pizza crust flavor: BBQ chip

August 2, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza has unveiled its latest limited-time offer for August — the BBQ Chip Flavored Pizza Crust.

Customer demand prompts new pizza size at Sam & Louie's unit

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sam & Louie's restaurant in Beatrice, Neb., has added a new pizza size — 14-inch — to the menu, a move prompted by customer requests.

Gluten-free: It’s good for business

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

A handful of chains are doing gluten-free right.

NYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

July 30, 2013

New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.

Truly Organic Pizza's second location planned for Florida Gulf Coast campus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 29, 2013

Truly Organic Pizza is set to open its second location by Aug. 19 on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Fla.

Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31

July 26, 2013

CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.

Sam & Louie's creates new pizza for Make-A-Wish fundraiser

July 24, 2013

Sam & Louie's has partnered with Make-A-Wish, an organization dedicated to the mission of granting wishes of children with life-threatening medical…

California Pizza Kitchen signs product agreement with Coca-Cola

July 22, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has signed a multiyear product and marketing agreement with The Coca-Cola Company. The agreement calls for CPK to serve Coke products…

CiCi's Pizza shifts focus to beverages for Instagram promotion

July 22, 2013

CiCi's Pizza has launched its "CiCi's Drink Up Summer" promotion, giving guests the chance to win VIP vacations and other prizes. The promotion runs through…

PizzaRev adds kids meal to menu

July 22, 2013

Los Angeles-based PizzaRev has added its first kids meal to the menu, geared toward those ages 9 and under.

Lazy Moon celebrates Arnold Schwarzenegger with 15-inch pizza slice

July 19, 2013

For the ninth year in a row, Lazy Moon in Orlando, Fla., is celebrating "Arnold Day," in honor of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The centerpiece of the celebration is…

GrubHub reports growth in Pakistani, African and Halal cuisine

July 17, 2013

GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has released new data that reveals year-over-year growth in nontraditional ethnic cuisine orders.