Report: Restaurant costs will continue to rise in 2012

December 11, 2011

Fitch Ratings, a global market credit opinion, research and data agency, expects U.S. restaurant food and beverage costs to rise by 5 percent or more in 2012…

Eagle Boy names new executive chef

December 11, 2011

Eagle Boys, Australia's second largest pizza chain, has appointed Stuart Gray as its new product development manager and executive chef.

Technomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity

December 11, 2011

While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…

Casey's General Stores expanding pizza delivery service

December 8, 2011

Casey's General Stores, with 1,638 convenience store locations in 11 states, has announced plans to expand its 24-hour stores and pizza delivery services.

'Ultimate Dog Tease' helps launch Pizza Hut Canada's new crust

December 7, 2011

Pizza Hut Canada has launched the new Ultimate Stuffed Crust pizza. In celebration, the company has partnered with Andrew Grantham, producer of the YouTube…

Kids' nutrition, local sourcing top NRA's 2012 trend predictions

December 7, 2011

The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …

Mellow Mushroom opening two more units

December 6, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers' growth spurt continues with two unit openings slated for Dec. 12 in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Charlotte, N.C.

The most gluten-free meal of the day

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Some of the simplest sweets can become gluten-free with simple substitutions, like chocolate chip cookies made with non-wheat flours.

Mintel: 5 restaurant industry trends for 2012

December 5, 2011

Competition in the foodservice industry is always intense as restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for business and attention in a crowded marketplace.

UNO raising funds to feed deployed soldiers on Super Bowl Sunday

December 5, 2011

Uno and non-profit organization Pizzas 4 Patriots (P4P) are raising money in order to ship 10,000 pizzas to U.S. service members serving in Afghanistan during…

Mellow Mushroom expands in Virginia

December 5, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has grown its presence in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C., within the past few months.

Domino's to offer deep online discount for anniversary

December 4, 2011

Domino's Pizza is throwing a global pizza party in celebration of its 51st birthday this week.

Adaptation – 3 Factions Evolve

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

The strongest trends, even in the restaurant industry, are the ones most adept at change.

Kitchens with Confidence launches gluten-free, allergy-free webinar

November 29, 2011

Kitchens with Confidence LLC has announced the launch of an online 90-minute interactive webinar focused on gluten- and allergy-free dining. AllerTrain, a…

Pizza shipments benefit more than the bottom line

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Added service provides lift in sales, brand saturation.

NRA show to debut Healthier Kids Fare pavilion

November 28, 2011

This year's National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 5-8, will feature a new pavilion focused entirely on healthful children's…

Food stamps in foodservice

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The foodservice industry can do more to help with hunger in America.

Topper's Canada adds two dip flavors

November 22, 2011

Canadian-based Topper's Pizza has added two flavors to its retail dip line, including Bold BBQ and Thai Sweet & Spicy.

Pizza players prepared for Thanksgiving weekend rush

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA estimates 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for holiday meal.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Beverage trends

McAlister's Annica Kreider represents her fellow panelists in this interview about beverage trends as discussed at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit.