Commentary: NYC restaurants have long fight ahead with soda ban proposal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst estimates that 5 percent of McDonald's sales come from soft drinks.

The Loop Pizza Grill celebrates Father's Day with free meal

June 5, 2012

Jacksonville, Fla.-based The Loop Pizza Grill is offering a free meal to dads this Father's Day with the purchase of any meal (a value of up to $10 dollars).

Pizza Hut launches new sandwich concept

June 5, 2012

Pizza Hut has jumped back into the sandwich space with the launch of its new P'Zolo, which comes in three varieties – Meat Trio, Italian Steak and Buffalo…

Papa Murphy's hosts Facebook grill giveaway

June 5, 2012

Papa Murphy's International launched its "Take 'N' Grill Giveaway" on the company's Facebook page this week. Through July 31, Facebook fans can enter to win…

CEO: Pie Five will 'change the way people think of pizza'

Pizza Inn's sister concept celebrates first anniversary as part of the growing fast casual space.

Domino's awards annual supply partner

June 1, 2012

Domino's Pizza awarded Ready Pac Foods Inc. with its "Annual Supply Partner Award" on May 15 at the company's 2012 World Wide Rally in Las Vegas.

Pizza Hut targets Subway with P'Zolo launch

June 1, 2012

Pizza Hut has introduced three new P'Zolo sandwich offerings – Meat Trio, Buffalo Chicken and Italian Steak. The P'Zolos are served with ranch or marinara…

Menu labeling law: Preparation is key

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Experts predict final regulations will be issued in the fall.

Food innovation burnout at 33,528 feet

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The term innovation is used more frivolously as it now implies a company is "agile" and "cool."

Detroit Style Pizza Co. rolls out gluten-free option

May 31, 2012

Detroit Style Pizza Co. has introduced a new gluten-free pizza, created for customers with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. The pizzas are available at…

What are your brand standards?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Research shows that 96 percent of the nearly 31,000 menu items studied from chain restaurants failed to meet USDA recommendations for calories, sodium, fat and…

DiGiorno adds two new retail product lines

May 30, 2012

DiGiorno pizza has added two new product lines – DiGiorno Pizza Dipping Strips and DiGiorno Italian Style Favorites pizza.

Pizza Inn launches Spicy Sicilian Pizzas

May 30, 2012

Pizza Inn is spicing things up with the addition of two new Spicy Sicilian Pizzas to its menu. Available as limited-time-offers, the Pepperoni Diablo and Spicy…

Pizza Ranch introduces seasonal items

May 29, 2012

Pizza Ranch has introduced two new limited time offerings – the Beef 'N Blue Pizza and BLT Salad.

Domino's New Zealand overhauls crust recipe

May 29, 2012

More than two years after Domino's Pizza U.S. overhauled its recipe, the company's New Zealand system also is undergoing a major change – remodeling its…

QSRs display strong global brand power

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New report shows that emerging Brazil, Russia, India and China markets have driven growth.

Detroit Style Pizza Co. hosting pizza-making tours for kids

May 25, 2012

Detroit Style Pizza Co. will offer tours of its new pizzerias this summer. Designed and conducted by World Champion Pizza Maker Shawn Randazzo, the tour is…

Majority of restaurateurs and chefs fail celiac test

May 25, 2012

Chefs and restaurateurs lack a fundamental understanding of gluten-free protocols, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a…

PETA recognizes country's best vegan pizzas

May 24, 2012

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has recognized the country's top vegan pizzerias, with 3 Brothers Pizza Café in Rockville Centre, N.Y.

Mellow Mushroom expands in Phoenix

May 24, 2012

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open its newest unit Monday in Phoenix's CityNorth, a 144-acre mixed-use community planned next to Desert Ridge. The…