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.

Five ways to attract spring break customers

Extended hours, value offerings and promotional giveaways are keys to gaining traction with the college crowd.

Pizza operators ask DC for menu labeling flexibility

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mandating menu boards for a segment that is dominated by delivery/carryout is one issue.

Food and Beverage Innovation award recipients named for 2013

March 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the FABI Awards, which recognizes food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a…

General Mills to host Pizza Crust Boot Camp

March 13, 2013

Pizza makers will once again have the opportunity to attend Pizza Crust Boot Camp and learn how to make a signature crust from General Mills' team of experts…

Your Pie marks Annual Pi Day with $3.14 pizzas

March 13, 2013

Georgia based build-your-own-pizza concept Your Pie will host its fourth annual Pi(e) Day event on March 14 by selling pizzas for $3.14. The promotional event…

Domino's offers bundle deal for March Madness

March 12, 2013

To feed hungry basketball fans, Domino's Pizza will offer the "NCAA March Madness Perfect Combo" from March 18 through April 14

Trend report: Global flavors hit the mainstream

March 11, 2013

Authentic regional foods from around the world are emerging as the norm rather than the exception thanks to changing demographics and a shift in consumer…

Food industry report shows consumers are moving out of economic crisis

March 8, 2013

Culinary Tides Inc. has released its report "Top 10 Trends Analysis — Shifting Sands 2013." The analysis covers government, technology, health, consumer…

NYC soda ban sparks mass confusion

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The ban doesn't cover drinks made with "50 percent milk," which is how Starbucks is planning to keep selling Frappuccinos in its 20-ounce Venti size.

Domino's Australia preps for 'biggest announcement' in its history

March 7, 2013

In the 20 years Domino's Pizza has had an existence in Australia, no bigger announcement has been made than the one about to come out on March 11. The company…

Minsky's Pizza on a roll after 37 years

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Kansas City, Mo., staple is launching a new beer on April 10: Minsky's Burlesque Lager.