A behind-the-scenes look at Pizza Ranch's gluten-free adoption

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain's R&D director discusses the process behind the menu addition.

Technomic: Commodity costs to shape restaurant industry in 2012

November 7, 2011

As 2011 begins to wind down, foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has predicted seven developments that will take shape in the restaurant…

Bacon: An indispensible ingredient in food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Bacon appears to be one ingredient that the American consumer cannot do without. It's been around since the beginning of time, but never been applied to so…

Papa John's plans online fundraiser for troops

November 6, 2011

Papa John's is partnering with the USO to benefit America's troops and their families by donating $1 for every online order on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, between…

Pizza Inn adds winning culinary challenge recipes to menu

November 3, 2011

The winning recipes from Pizza Inn Inc.'s 2011 National Culinary Contest – the Grilled Cheese Pizza and the Buttered Cinnasugar Pizzert – are now featured on…

Pizza Pizzazz win boosts sales at Warrior Pizza by 35%

After marketing the victory through various media channels, sales of the Lasagna Pizzas grew from 20 to 90 a week.

Detroit pizzeria adds mail order option

November 2, 2011

Detroit-based Cloverleaf Pizza Carryout and Delivery has added a delivery area of 3 million square miles – or the entire continental United States – with its…

Pizza Pizza earns Health Check on five items

November 1, 2011

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza has joined the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Health Check program with five menu items, including new pizzas and a salad, that meet…

There's nothing to eat

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meny labeling, while it began with good intentions, sets up the restaurant industry for disciplinary action.

Little Caesars adds five new wing flavors

October 31, 2011

Little Caesars Pizza has added five new flavors of Caesar Wings nationwide, bringing its total wing flavor lineup to eight.

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans pizza and wine flights

October 27, 2011

Kansas City, Mo.-based SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Smith and Cellar Rat Wine Merchants are joining forces to benefit…

Las Vegas Papa John's offering Halloween treats

October 27, 2011

All Las Vegas Valley Papa John's locations are celebrating Halloween from Oct. 28 through Oct. 31, with treats such as free pizzas, free Papa Reward points and…

Domino's UK adds to gourmet range

October 26, 2011

Domino's UK has added to its new range of gourmet pizzas: the Quattro Formaggio.

NPD Group: Revenue-generating beverage orders on the decline

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Tap water requests on the rise, along with specialty coffees and iced tea.

Gatti's debuts fast casual concept

Gatti's Pizza has unveiled its new fast casual concept, Gatti's. The first unit opens today in Austin, Texas, with six more in the pipeline for the…

Exploring the role food plays in patient health

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The gap between food science and medical science presents a huge healthcare and business development opportunity.

Old Chicago intros "Chef's Homemade Creations" LTO

October 20, 2011

Old Chicago has launched its latest limited-time offer, "Chef's Homemade Creations," that feature individual ultimate Chicago-style deep dish pizzas, artisan…

Restaurants to go back to scratch?

Across channels, there is a return to true cooking. But, is it worth it?

Build great pizza, and they will come

by Jennifer Wright — CFO, Ecovention, LLC

Build good pizza and they will come -- even the U.S. President. Just ask Chris Sommers of Pi Pizzeria based in St. Louis, M. That's just what happened in…

Eagle Boys launches dessert pizza

October 17, 2011

Australia's Eagle Boys Pizza has launched a profiterole (pastry) pizza, its first family-size dessert pizza. The "Profiterizza" features Bavarian custard…