Restaurants leverage football season for new promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Television campaigns pick up and new themed products roll out.

Russo's rolls out gluten-free pizzas at retailers

September 21, 2012

Russo's New York Pizzeria's gluten-free pizzas will be available in the frozen aisle of grocery retailers beginning in October.

The sustainability playground: sustainability defined

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Sustainability can be broken into the branches of organic, local, seasonal, green and ethical.

Pie Five hosts breakfast promotion

September 20, 2012

In celebration of its first-ever breakfast menu and first college location, Pie Five Pizza Co. on the University of Texas at Arlington is hosting a PJ party.

PizzaMarketplace State of the Industry 2012 now available

About 150 operators were surveyed on topics such as menu trends, marketing initiatives, technology upgrades, franchising, capital spending and general…

Pass the baked potatoes

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Will NYC's ban on large sodas lead to more regulations against the restaurant industry?

Vocelli Pizza partners with hunger organization

September 19, 2012

Vocelli Pizza franchisee Daniel Foster, from Lanham, Md., and his team have partnered with the Convoy of Hope to feed those in need.

Annie's launches rising crust organic line of pizzas

September 18, 2012

Annie's has launched its new family-sized rising crust frozen pizza made with organic ingredients. The line is available in three flavors, including Uncured…

PizzaRev expands 'create your own' concept

September 17, 2012

PizzaRev, a Los Angeles-based artisanal pizza concept, has opened its new Studio City restaurant location along Ventura Boulevard's "Restaurant Row."

NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.

Pizza Hut recruits MVP Aaron Rodgers for football promotion

September 13, 2012

To celebrate the kickoff of football season, Pizza Hut has rolled out its Big Dinner Box, a box filled with two medium rectangular one-topping pan pizzas, five…

Report: Beverage-only occasions at restaurants on the rise

September 12, 2012

As consumers manage restaurant checks by cutting back on beverages and ordering food-only at main meals, restaurant chains are driving incremental…

Pizza operators leverage growing demand for craft beer

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizzerias are experiencing boost in beverage sales from localized brews.

Giordano's partners with Jenny McCarthy for autism awareness

September 11, 2012

Less than a week after announcing its partnership with Chicago Bulls point guard and NBA MVP Derrick Rose, Giordano's has announced another celebrity…

Flippers offering online ordering incentive

September 10, 2012

Throughout September, Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria is giving away free breadsticks for every online order exceeding $15.

Mazzio's introduces two specialty pizzas

September 7, 2012

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery has added Garlic Knots and two new specialty MasterPizzas to its menu.

Truly Organic Pizza now available at Florida school

September 7, 2012

Truly Organic Pizza, a Florida-based USDA-certified certified pizzeria, is now participating in the Hot Lunch Program at the Naples (Fla.) Christian Academy.

Giordano's names Derrick Rose as equity owner, spokesperson

September 6, 2012

Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls' MVP point guard, has signed with Chicago-based Giordano's Famous Stuffed Pizza as an equity owner and as the brand's new national…

Mellow Mushroom joins Dine Out for No Kid Hungry Campaign

September 6, 2012

This month, Mellow Mushroom is joining thousands of restaurants nationwide to support Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign. During September, Mellow…

Pizza Ranch launches philanthropic coffee program

September 6, 2012

Pizza Ranch has launched a new coffee program and partnership with Ethiopia Reads and the Tesfa Foundation.