Patxi's Pizza opens 8th Bay-Area location

April 15, 2013

Patxi's Pizza, based out of the San Francisco Bay area, opened its second East Bay location today in Livermore, Calif.

Minsky's Pizza marks anniversary with new beer

April 12, 2013

Minsky's Pizza has officially launched its new Burlesque Lager this week in Kansas City, Mo. The beer is on tap at the brand's 13 Kansas City metro area…

Chili's Grill & Bar jumps into the competitive pizza space

April 10, 2013

For the first time in the brand's 38-year history, Chili's Grill & Bar is offering pizza. The menu item is available at participating restaurants for lunch…

What every restaurant should know about going gluten-free [Infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free has proven to be no passing trend; operators can either watch it continue to grow or join in and truly offer something for everyone.

Pizza Hut creates a crust of cheesy bread pockets

April 3, 2013

Pizza Hut has introduced what it's calling one of it's most anticipated new products ever – Crazy Cheesy Crust.

Consumers rate Papa Murphy's as top overall restaurant chain

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The take-and-bake pizza chain ranked high for check and payment handling, cleanliness, order accuracy, value, convenience and takeout attributes and more.

Hungry Howie's introduces deep dish pizza

April 2, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza has launched a new deep dish pizza. Made with Hungry Howie's signature flavored crust, the new menu item starts at $10 for a large…

Little Caesars adds Detroit-style deep dish pizza to the menu

April 1, 2013

Over the weekend, Little Caesars Pizza took to its social media channels to introduce its new "Deep! Deep!" Dish pizza. Some fans questioned the chain's timing…

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen promotes pasta dishes

March 28, 2013

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen has launched an in-store food promotion, "Pasta...Ahh," celebrating classic Italian pastas as well as the debut of Lasagna…

Has the pizza segment responded to demand for healthier options?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Launches during Q1 feature unique veggie toppings and 'health-halo' descriptors.

Domino's backs off speedy delivery promise for pan pizza

March 26, 2013

After touting its delivery speed for the past 53 years, Domino's Pizza is now telling its employees to slow things down a bit thanks to its new handmade pan…

Papa John's doubles up on pepperoni

March 26, 2013

Papa John's has brought back its double layered premium pepperoni pizza. The offering comes on a hand-tossed crust and is covered with pizza sauce, layered…

LaRosa's introducing lower-calorie menu

March 25, 2013

Starting April 1, LaRosa's Pizzeria will offer a healthier menu for its guests. The new "B Good 2 U" menu includes chicken, turkey and tuna hoagies, all served…

Zpizza rolling out roasted tomato pesto pizza

March 25, 2013

Beginning April 1, zpizza will offer its newest creation, roasted tomato and pesto, featuring charred sweet tomatoes, pesto sauce and fresh mozzarella topped…

Menu development in a multiunit restaurant catering operation

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The assumption that menus are the same between dine-in, takeout and catering can be deadly to our brand and catering customer experience.

The Loop adds new sandwich to the lineup

March 20, 2013

The Loop Pizza Grill will introduce its new mushroom Swiss grilled chicken sandwich on April 1.

Minnesota pizzeria partners with local brewer for food bank fundraiser

March 20, 2013

Green Mill For Good, the fundraising arm of St. Paul, Minn.-based Green Mill Restaurant and Bar, raised more than $35,000 for area food banks during its…

Mazzio's makes its East Coast debut

March 20, 2013

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery has opened its first East Coast location in Alexandria, Va.

Pizza chains tip off March Madness promos

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are betting on both No. 1 seeds and Cinderella upsets.

How to get your customers to avoid menu boredom

Offer suggestions to get customers to try something new, so they don't bring their business elsewhere.