Casey's General Store experiences big jump in pizza program

June 14, 2012

Casey's General Stores Inc. continues to gain more share of the pizza segment, reporting a 16.8 percent jump in same-store sales for its prepared food and…

New 'inventive' food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

New product research eventually evolved into a new mindset term called 'creative,' and companies hired research chefs to bridge the gap between research and…

Fresh Brothers secures funding from Sketchers co-founder for growth

June 13, 2012

Fresh Brothers, a six-unit chain of pizzerias located in Southern California, has received an equity investment from Michael Greenberg, co-founder and…

Pizza trends of 2012 (so far)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free, artisan make it into the mainstream.

Pizza Hut Canada introduces individual gourmet pizzas

June 12, 2012

Pizza Hut Canada has introduced individual gourmet pizzas. The Signature Singles combine an Italian-style thin crust with premium toppings and will be…

Pizza Patrón gives away 120K pizzas for Spanish language promotion

June 11, 2012

Pizza Patrón's controversial "Pizza, por favor" promotion, held June 5, exceeded the company's expectations by about 40,000 pizzas.

Let's Pizza vending machine ready for U.S. debut

Machine creates fresh pizzas in 2.5 minutes.

Top That! Pizza's new Mexican Pizza features local ingredients

June 8, 2012

Fast casual pizza franchise Top That! Pizza is introducing a new El Pollo Chorizo Mexican Pizza for a limited time at all locations starting June 11. 

Flippers Pizzeria announces free pies for Father's Day

June 7, 2012

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria has announced specials for Father's Day, June 17.

Slice: The Pizza Challenge event set for July

June 6, 2012

Slice: The Pizza Challenge will make its debut in Los Angeles July 28 and 29.

Domino's CEO: International will far surpass domestic footprint

Company will continue to make significant investments in digital platform.

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."