Ad campaign spurs Domino’s sales growth

June 21, 2011

Domino's Pizza improved same-store sales growth by 9.9 percent in 2010 compared with 0.5 percent in 2009 with the launch of the pizza delivery company's "Oh…

Straw Hat Pizza opens Lake Tahoe casino location

June 21, 2011

California-based Straw Hat Pizza has opened its newest restaurant inside Harvey's Hotel & Casino in Stateline, Nev., in the Lake Tahoe area.

Uno’s new menu has global influence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Offerings include new artisan thin crust pizzas with gourmet toppings.

The Original Italian Pie spreading across Southeast

June 20, 2011

The Original Italian Pie has hit a growth spurt.

Study: Customer satisfaction with QSR, pizza brands rises

June 20, 2011

A report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows a growing approval rating for quick-service and pizza brands. The quarterly…

Straw Hat Pizza launches $5 Hot Hat Stuffed Sandwiches

June 20, 2011

California-based Straw Hat Pizza is kicking off summer with Hot Hat Stuffed Sandwiches for $5 each from now through Aug. 31.

CiCi’s Pizza raises money for Joplin relief

June 16, 2011

CiCi's Pizza raised more than $5,000 at a June fundraiser to help aid residents of Joplin, Miss., with tornado relief efforts. Fifteen CiCi's locations…

Is “Jane Q Diner” responsible or is the counter person?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…

Beer here! Pizza Hut location gets approval to sell alcohol

June 15, 2011

Beer and pizza have long been compatible, so perhaps it's no surprise that a Georgia Pizza Hut recently applied for license to sell beer and wine.

Pizza Pizza raises $100K for Children’s Miracle Network

June 15, 2011

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza's Slices for Smiles fundraiser, introduced in April, raised $100,000 for the Children's Miracle Network and is the company's most…

Domino’s growth speeds through UK

June 15, 2011

Who needs fish and chips when you can order pizza? That's a question many Brits must be asking as Domino's Pizza enjoys sales increases due to online, iPhone…

California law requires safety training for foodservice employees

Deadline for the state's 900,000 employees to be in compliance is July 1.

The rise of Neapolitan pizza

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Steeped in tradition, becoming a certified VPN member takes commitment.

NRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicago’s hungry

June 13, 2011

The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…

Cheese prices still on the rise

Pizza Inn hits a new 52-week high.

Coal Burger concept heads to Texas

June 12, 2011

Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.

Mellow Mushroom opens Arkansas unit

June 8, 2011

Mellow Mushroom will open its latest unit in Rogers, Ark. on June 13.

Consumers won’t pay more for healthier menu items, NPD reports

June 7, 2011

New research by The NPD Group has found that 70 percent of consumers, especially those aged 50 and higher, expect to pay no more for healthier items than they…

Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar sets July opening

June 7, 2011

Nick's New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar is slated to open in early July in Boca Raton, Fla., featuring classic apizza made famous in New Haven, Conn.

Pleasure Pizza celebrates second unit

June 7, 2011

Pleasure Pizza, a Santa Cruz, Calif., restaurant since 1987, is marking the opening of a second unit June 11.