Snappy Tomato Pizza spices up March Madness

February 20, 2012

Burlington, Ky.-based Snappy Tomato Pizza, has introduced its new March Madness promotion "Snappy's Fiery Four."

2012 Top 10 food trends include "heirloom foods"

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Look for more restaurant concepts to embrace Neapolitan pizza, burgers topped with an egg, and Nordic cuisine.

How the pizza segment can embrace children's nutrition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Healthier kids' meals was listed as a top 2012 trend by numerous experts.

Flippers Pizzeria rolls out new specialty pizzas

February 16, 2012

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria has introduced a variety of new menu items following a year of expansion and remodeling.

Report: Pizza segment focuses on value for growth

February 15, 2012

By focusing on value pricing, pizza restaurants have continued to perform well, despite unpredictable economic conditions.

BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse opening in Indianapolis

February 15, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based BoomBozz Pizza & Tap House will open its first restaurant in the Indianapolis market on Thursday. The new unit will be located in the…

When is food service NOT a restaurant?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

If you own a place that sells prepared food for people to eat, you're in the restaurant business, right? Not necessarily.

Gloves! The Controversy Continues – Part 2

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

There is a general agreement that hand sanitation is a problem, but how that problem is best addressed is not always clear. The arguments to wear gloves and to…

Russo's New York Pizzeria adds gluten-free grocery line

February 14, 2012

Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen recently added gluten-free options to their menus. The brands' chef and founder…

Report: Soups and salads appearing more on menus

February 13, 2012

Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare, according to new research from Technomic.

Yum! Brands selling Pizza Hut UK to franchisee

February 13, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands is looking for a master franchisee to buy its underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants in the United Kingdom.

That's amoré: Heart-shaped pizzas roll out for Valentine's Day

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some chains donating specialty pie sales to charities related to American Heart Month.

Survey: Domino's creates the most 'customer delight'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Data also measured customer loyalty in QSR, casual dining categories.

NRA's Kids LiveWell healthy eating initiative triples membership

February 10, 2012

The number of restaurant companies participating in the National Restaurant Association/Healthy Dining's Kids LiveWell program has tripled since its launch in…

Pizza Hut offering limited time $10 dinner box

February 8, 2012

Pizza Hut is offering a dinner box – with a medium, one topping pizza, five breadsticks and 10 cinnamon sticks – for $10 for a limited time. The box includes…

Domino's UK dabbles in 'Facebook commerce' for ribs launch

February 8, 2012

Domino's Pizza U.K. is giving Facebook fans the chance to preview its new spicy Boneless Ribs a week before its national launch.

HeartBaker Pizza returns to Papa Murphy's

February 7, 2012

Papa Murphy's has brought back its HeartBaker Pizza just in time for Valentine's Day.

Report: Hispanic population growth influencing eating trends

February 7, 2012

The U.S. Census indicates that the Hispanic population is expected to grow 34 percent from 2010 to 2020. Foodservice market research company NPD Group has…

New Domino's campaign asks for customer feedback

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 6, 2012

New Parmesan Bread Bites the brainchild of Ohio franchisee.

Canada's Pizza Pizza launches heart-shaped pizza

February 6, 2012

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza is offering a heart-shaped Valentine's Veggie Delight pizza now through Feb. 20.