Death, taxes and restaurant deals

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From free yogurt scoops to discounted pizza, plenty of brands are offering a little relief on Tax Day.

Yum! Brands announces winner in global hunger relief challenge

April 13, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has named the Wake Forest University School of Business as the winner of its "Taking People With You" Case Study Challenge to fight global…

Boston Pizza will pick up tab if Canadian team wins Stanley Cup

April 12, 2012

Ontario-based Boston Pizza International will giveaway 10,000 free pizzas if a Canadian NHL team wins the Stanley Cup. There are currently two Canadian teams…

Innovation, convenience drive pizza consumption increase

April 12, 2012

More than four in 10 (41 percent) consumers polled in a recent survey by market research firm Technomic say they're now eating pizza once a week, compared to…

Top 5 all-time 'contrasting' food flavor pairings

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

When you think about flavor pairings, do you think first about 'compatible flavors' or do you think first about 'contrasting flavors?'

Pizza 73 launches Buffalo chicken offerings

April 11, 2012

Canadian-based Pizza 73 has added Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Buffalo Chicken Wings to its menu, available at all locations in Alberta, British Columbia and…

Small details create frequent patrons

Look at any costs of doing something a little extra for your guests as part of your marketing program.

Bistro offerings complement hospital's mission of health and wellness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The Colorado Center's mission is to promote health and prevent disease by reducing obesity and the rates of weight-related chronic diseases, and this new…

Domino's school lunch program's participation triples

April 10, 2012

Domino's Pizza continues growing its Domino's Smart Slice school lunch program, which meets the recently revised USDA nutrition standards for school lunch. The…

Power Pizzeria secures first franchise deal

April 10, 2012

EJ Martinez unveiled a franchise model for his Power Pizzeria concept earlier this year with an intent to grow the brand nationally and internationally…

Boston Pizza launches All Meat Wings ahead of NHL playoffs

April 10, 2012

Ontario-based Boston Pizza International has added All Meat Wings to its menu, with the same taste as its traditional wings, but with twice the meat and no…

Healthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals

April 9, 2012

As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…

Hot dog stuffed crusts come to Pizza Hut UK

April 9, 2012

Pizza Hut UK is currently running ads for its new hot dog stuffed crust pizza, complete with a free mustard drizzle, according to Gizmodo.com.

Domino's hosting Artisan Pizza giveaway

April 9, 2012

From today through April 12, Domino's Pizza will be giving away Artisan pizzas in celebration of its newest addition to the line – the Chicken and Bacon…

Pizza Patrón tests by-the-slice program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also testing a fountain service in a new California unit.

Domino's latest ad campaign: No is the new yes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2012

The positive effects of Domino's "Oh Yes We Did" marketing campaign can't be denied. Since its introduction in late 2009 - which complemented a pizza recipe…

Stevi B's hosting free pizza day

April 5, 2012

Stevi B's Pizza will host its fourth annual Free Pizza Day on April 29. The featured pizza for this year's giveaway also is the brand's most popular signature…

Boston's raises more than $55K for St. Jude's

April 5, 2012

Dallas-based Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston's) raised nearly $56,000 to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a pediatric and research…

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry raises $2.4 million

April 4, 2012

Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry has announced that restaurants across the country and their customers raised nearly $2.4 million last year in…

Hunt Brothers launches Pizza of the Month promotion

April 3, 2012

Hunt Brothers Pizza is giving music fans something to sing about with the launch of its new Pizza of the Month promotion.