Hungry Howie's spices up its pizza crust

April 3, 2012

Hungry Howie's Pizza is adding a new crust flavor for a limited time starting this week. Spicy sesame will be available at all locations through June.

US Foods acquisition expands specialty product offerings

April 2, 2012

US Foods, one of the country’s leading foodservice distributors, has announced the purchase of Sparta Imports Inc., of Columbia, S.C.

Pie Five Pizza Co. opens sixth unit

April 2, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its sixth restaurant nine months after making its debut. The new unit is located on the…

Godfather's Pizza franchisee deploys Coca-Cola Freestyle

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 30, 2012

At least two Godfather's Pizza units in the Kansas City, Mo., market have deployed the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, which offers 106 varieties of beverages…

Pizza Patrón celebrates Mes del Niño in April

March 30, 2012

Throughout April, Pizza Patrón is running a "Mes Del Nino" (Children's Month) special.

Pizza Ranch renews Iowa Speedway sponsorship

March 30, 2012

Pizza Ranch, an Iowa-based pizza and chicken buffet restaurant, has renewed its sponsorship of Pizza Ranch Victory Lane and will continue to deliver a winning…

NRA honored for Kids LiveWell

March 28, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has earned the 2012 ASAE Gold Circle Award for its media relations campaign launching the groundbreaking Kids LiveWell…

Pizza Hut plans 100 new Canadian locations

March 28, 2012

Pizza Hut is looking to expand in the Great White North. According to the Toronto Star, the Yum! Brands company is actively seeking franchisees for 100 new…

Culinary Tide's 2012 top trends

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Culinary Tides, Inc. released the report: "Top 10 Trends Analysis - Shifting Sands 2012: A cross analysis of predictions across Government, Technology, Health…

Report: Soup and salad purchases increase

March 26, 2012

As consumers seek lighter, healthier and more affordable food choices, away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, according to market research…

NRA's Operator Innovations winners to be revealed during “Destination: Celebration” event

March 25, 2012

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will play host to the show’s first-ever “Destination: Celebration” event -- a kick-off party…

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza ready to branch outside of home market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Kansas City, Mo., chain signs first franchise agreement for Los Angeles.

Detroit-style pizza maker crowned World Champion

March 23, 2012

Detroit's Cloverleaf Pizza owner Shawn Randazzo added more awards to his extensive resume last week at the 2012 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, when he…

Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana names mineral water sponsor

March 23, 2012

Ferrarelle, an Italian brand of sparkling mineral water, has been named the official worldwide sponsor of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN)…

Foodservice Social Media Universe conference seeks 'Best of' award nominations

March 22, 2012

The Foodservice Social Media Universe conference, set for Sept. 16-18, 2012 at the Swissotel in Chicago, is seeking award nominations for social media…

Mintel: Local produce edging out organic in terms of consumer importance

March 21, 2012

According to the latest research data from Mintel, locally purchased fruits and vegetables by grocery stores and restaurants are now more important to…

Domino's Australia asks Facebook fans to create 'social pizza'

March 21, 2012

Domino's Australia is asking its nearly 500,000 Facebook fans to help the company create what it's calling the "world's first social pizza."

Fried pizza concept coming to NYC

March 21, 2012

La Montanara by Forcella is scheduled to open March 28 in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City. According to Eater NY, it will be the first…

Foodservice distribution company expands network

March 20, 2012

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC, a provider of QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions in the U.S., has opened a new Dallas…

Spin Neapolitan Pizza signs first franchisee to grow west

March 20, 2012

Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin Neapolitan pizza has signed its first franchisee, Craig Hofman, who has plans to develop 35 restaurants in the Southern California…