Pizza Rustica launches 390-calorie Skinny Pizza

November 9, 2012

Pizza Rustica has introduced a 390-calorie "Skinny Pizza."

Uno Chicago Grill taps Chef Andrew Zimmern to create new offerings

November 9, 2012

UNO Chicago Grill has introduced a new line of family-size pizzas available for takeout only. As part of this launch, UNO's has teamed up with Services for the…

Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.

Restaurants try to balance Millennial trends with other segments

November 7, 2012

According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…

NYPD Pizza introduces vegan, gluten-free options

November 7, 2012

To mark World Vegan Month in November, NYPD Pizza has introduced The Veganizza, a specialty vegan pizza made with Daiya dairy-free cheese and topped with…

Little Caesars honoring military members with free Crazy Bread

November 5, 2012

Little Caesars Pizza is offering a free order of Crazy Bread to all U.S. armed forces veterans and active military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Patxi's Pizza launches new menu items, crust

November 5, 2012

Patxi's Pizza has launched a new thin-crust pizza featuring "00," or Double Zero, dough, which is a rendition of a classic Northern Italian-style pizza.

Chuck E. Cheese to boost media weight by 25 percent in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Executives have witnessed a correlation between its reduced media weight this year and slower sales.

Brick-oven pizzeria debuts in Boston

October 29, 2012

Beantown Pizza, a pizzeria specializing in brick oven pizzas and other dinner entrees, has marked its grand opening near Boston University. The pizzeria offers…

Domino's UK spices up wings with Frank's RedHot

October 26, 2012

Frank's RedHot has announced a new partnership Domino's Pizza U.K. As part of the agreement, the sauce will now be featured as a main ingredient in Domino's…

Most 'life-changing' pizzas named by Esquire

October 25, 2012

With nearly 70,000 pizzerias in the U.S., it's no easy task to pick favorites. But Esquire attempted to do just that through its "most life-changing pizzas…

Detroit Style Pizza Co. offering World Series deals

October 25, 2012

Detroit Style Pizza Co. will give away one free pizza for every home run hit by the Detroit Tigers during the 2012 World Series.

Pizza Hut Canada's Hot Dog Stuffed Crust launch

Pizza Hut's new Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza rolled out in Canada on Oct. 15. The combination features an Angus beef hot dog baked inside of Pizza Hut's…

Why isn’t there more pizza innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

There are five key innovation trends emerging from independent pizza restaurants in the U.S.

Domino's hosts sampling program for pan pizza launch

October 22, 2012

Domino's Pizza is preparing for its the biggest sampling program in company history to promote its new pan pizza line. The company plans to give away 100 free…

Quality perception of QSRs gaining ground with casual diners

October 19, 2012

As quick-service chains improve their value and quality to compete with fast casual and casual dining brands, consumer perception about the QSR segment seems…

Canada's Pizza 73 introduces gluten-free menu

October 18, 2012

Pizza 73, with 72 locations throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, has introduced a gluten-free menu featuring four new pizzas.

Papa Murphy's rolls out Jack-O-Lantern pizza

October 18, 2012

In preparation of Halloween, which is traditionally one of the busiest pizza consumption days of the year, Papa Murphy's has brought back its Jack-O-Lantern…

NRA seeking food and beverage innovation nominees

October 18, 2012

The National Restaurant Association is calling on food and beverage manufacturers who have made advancements and innovation in ingredients, preparation…

Little Caesars launches pizza cones to raise funds

October 16, 2012

Kits include pepperoni pizza cone ingredients and two dessert options and are not available in stores.