MOD Pizza announces sixth location

April 23, 2012

MOD Pizza has announced that it will open its sixth Seattle-area location at the newly renovated Seattle Center Armory/Center House on June 16.

Study: Price point inclusion drives successful QSR advertising

April 19, 2012

Phoenix Marketing International has found that the inclusion of specific pricing is a key factor of high performing quick-service restaurant advertising.

Pizza Hut China continues to drive big profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands' worldwide operating profit grew 15 percent in Q1.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza top-your-own concept opening in California

April 18, 2012

The founders of Wetzel's Pretzels plan on opening a top-your-own pizza concept – Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza – near the University of California Irvine Campus this…

Domino's UK adds triple chocolate cookies to menu

April 18, 2012

Because of high consumer demand for its cookies, Domino's Pizza UK today introduced a new triple chocolate version of the item. Available for a limited time…

Study: Salt in QSR meals varies by country

April 17, 2012

New research published earlier this week by the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that the salt content of quick-service menu items varies…

Domino's India launches three new pizzas

April 16, 2012

Domino's Pizza India has introduced three new pizzas for both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. The new offerings include Five Peppers (vegetarian)…

Pizza Pizza brings back Smile Foundation fundraiser

April 16, 2012

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza is bringing back its Slices for Smiles Foundation fundraiser April 23 to April 29. This year's goal is to cross the $1 million mark…

Lou Malnati's opens 34th restaurant

April 16, 2012

Chicago pizza staple Lou Malnati's has opened its 34th restaurant in Shorewood, a suburb located southwest of the Windy City.

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…