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…

Mintel: Four foodservice trends will stand out this year

January 9, 2013

Intelligence firm Mintel predicts there will be four trends in particular that will have the biggest impact on the restaurant industry in this year.

Pizza Inn experiments with Cuban flavors

January 9, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a division of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has introduced the Cuban Pie as a limited-time offer.

Restaurants surveyed for 2013 food trend predictions

Vegetables are expected to take on a starring role for a change.

Hungry Howie's promotes flavored crusts for anniversary

January 7, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2013. Throughout the year, the Michigan-based chain will have a special Flavored Crust of the Month…

Blaze Pizza's executive chef recognized by Zagat

January 4, 2013

Blaze Pizza's Executive Chef Bradford Kent has been featured in Zagat's "Destination Pizzas: 10 Pies Worth a Trip" guide for his concept, Olio Pizzeria &…

Dessert destinations: An opportunity for fast casual or only QSRs?

Fast casuals should do what they do best to conquer the dessert market — customize.

7-Eleven adds fresh food, aims at QSR segment

December 28, 2012

C-stores have been stepping up their foodservice offerings in recent years, increasing the competitive pressure on the quick-service segment in particular. And…

Pizza vending machine garners top readership in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Other popular pizza stories focused on marketing, controversy and culinary trends.

What is the role of fanatical, cult-like menu items in QSR segment?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Cult-like food products drive brand value as the enormous consumer base recognizes and assigns value to the new product developed by a particular company.

Commentary: Rising consumer interest in food makes 2013 look prosperous

December 20, 2012

People will find ways to discuss, experiment and dabble in the world of food, no matter what their financial situation.

What to expect in the pizza segment in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital technologies will be a major focus in the New Year.