California Pizza Kitchen adds red wine to promote heart health

February 1, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has added Colby Red, a California red wine whose proceeds support charities that promote heart health.

Pizza Patrón Pollito chicken launch aimed at core Hispanic market

February 1, 2013

Pizza Patrón has launched its new Pollito chicken offering, breaded premium chicken tenders featuring 100-percent breast meat.

Chef-restaurateurs collaborate for new fast casual pizza concept

February 1, 2013

Chefs Rodelio Aglibot (Koi, Yi Cuisine, Sunda, BLT) and Frank Fronda (Napa Valley Grille, Cafe del Rey, Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire), the founding partners…

Papa John's tackling hunger through Facebook campaign

January 31, 2013

Papa John's has announced its support for Party City's Taste of the NFL effort to fight hunger.

Seattle pizzeria earns Neapolitan certification

January 31, 2013

Few pizzerias in the U.S. carry the L'Association Verace Pizza Napolentana (VPN) certification that identifies authentic Neapolitan-style pizza dating back to…

Papa Murphy's features HeartBaker pizza for Valentine's Day

January 30, 2013

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days for Papa Murphy's, and to mark the occasion the chain is bringing back its HeartBaker (heart-shaped) pizzas.

Redesigned Loop Pizza Grill opening on Duke's campus

January 30, 2013

The Loop Pizza Grill is one of the few restaurants chosen to open in the Bryan Center on the campus of Duke University in Durham, N.C.

Foodservice learning from the Fancy Food Show

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Gluten-free remains a hot trend, while others are just now emerging, such as coconut flavor and salty/sweet combos.

Pizza Hut hints at next 'Big' innovation

January 28, 2013

While Pizza Hut fans scramble to get their "Hut Hut Hut" commercials uploaded before the Super Bowl, the chain is hinting at its next "Big" innovation. That…

Tips on keeping food purchasing costs down

Many of the reasons restaurant costs can flair are by overlooking simple procedures and tests.

Detroit Style Pizza Co. celebrates return of hockey with wing promotion

January 25, 2013

Detroit Style Pizza Co. is celebrating its hometown, "Hockey Town," roots. With the return of the NHL season after a labor dispute-induced hiatus, the concept…

Texting alert for craft beer availability launched

January 23, 2013

Fanfare Mobile has launched Craft Beer Alerts. These targeted alerts allow craft beer fans to opt-in to their favorite styles, breweries or specific beers at…

Pizza Hut Canada rolls out hand-tossed pizza

January 23, 2013

Pizza Hut Canada is launching its new hand-tossed style pizza for the promotional price of $10. The $10 price was the cost of a pizza in 1993.

Mazzio's adds two limited time offerings

January 22, 2013

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery has added Italian bowls and a Pepperoni Chicken Calzone Ring to its menu for a limited time only.

Pie Five Pizza Co. expands college campus footprint

January 21, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Inc., opened its ninth restaurant this week, located on West Hickory Street across from the University of North…

Frying up snacks in human fat – is this what we’ve come to?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A Dutch television show is taking food experimentation to an uncomfortable level.

Report: December alcohol sales weak at restaurants

January 15, 2013

According to GuestMetrics, the fourth quarter of 2012 was relatively week for alcohol sales at restaurants and bars in the U.S. The information is from…

Domino's: 'We're not just a pizza company anymore'

January 14, 2013

Domino's Pizza has launched a new TV campaign encouraging guests to "think outside the pizza box" and try something new for 2013.

Sam's Sorrento Pizza promotion raises money for veterans

January 11, 2013

Mount Clemens, Mich.-based Sam's Sorrento Pizza is raising money to support veterans through the sale of "The General," an extra large pizza that was…

Sbarro introduces 'skinny' pizza, plans freestanding units

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 10, 2013

Sbarro has introduced a new, 270-calorie "Skinny Slice" offering. The trademarked Skinny Slice features roasted red and green bell peppers, Portobello…