Shakey’s Pizza returns to Utah

April 13, 2011

After more than a decade of absence from Utah, Shakey's Pizza is making its return to the market. A new unit will open at the Meadows Shopping Center in…

Donatos Pizza expanding Jane’s Dough Foods division

April 13, 2011

Donatos Pizza has hired Alan Hoover as its new general manager of Jane's Dough Foods, a division of Donatos Pizza. The appointment comes as Jane's Dough Foods…

Pizza Executive Summit 2011 announces speakers, agenda

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The Pizza Executive Summit, an exclusive executive-only event produced by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, has finalized its keynote…

California Pizza Kitchen opens airport unit in Mexico

April 11, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its first airport location in Mexico. The new unit, opened by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik, S.A.P.I. de C.V. and…

Gas prices inching closer to all-time highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some relief comes from cheese, natural gas prices.

Raw explained: Tips and tricks for offering raw dishes on your menu

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

So what do you feed diners who request a raw meal?

Technomic: Lower calorie items more available

April 7, 2011

Recent research conducted by Technomic finds that more restaurant chains are providing menu items with fewer than 550 calories.

Looming labeling regulations threaten to pinch pizza profits

By Steve Coomes

Pizza Hut rolls toppings into stuffed crust

April 6, 2011

Fans of Pizza Hut's famous stuffed crust pizza, introduced 16 years ago, now have the option of adding toppings into the crust, in addition to cheese.

Hunt Brothers Pizza extends Minor League Baseball sponsorship

April 6, 2011

Hunt Brothers Pizza has expanded its strategic partnership with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) through the sponsorship of two additional teams, the Gwinnett…

MOD Pizza’s growth boosted by Starbucks-heavy advisory group

April 5, 2011

MOD Pizza has opened its fourth unit, located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Pizza Inn opens new Alabama unit

April 5, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc. has opened a new delivery/carryout location in Saraland, Ala., marking the fourth location for multi-unit franchise owner Flash Market…

Papa John’s, Domino’s hit 52-week highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Upheaval in the Mideast continues to affect gas prices, which are predicted to go even higher ahead of summer driving season.

GE Capital: Expect slow, steady restaurant industry gains

April 3, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance held its Restaurant Leadership Conference last week. The conference included results from the 21st edition of the Chain…

Yum! lobbies for food stamp payments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 3, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has been making its case in the Kentucky state capitol of Frankfort to allow food stamp payments at its restaurants.

Pizza Inn opens new North Carolina store

March 31, 2011

Pizza Inn has opened its doors in Pikeville, N.C. The new unit, owned by franchisee Tom Vail, will include Pizza Inn's specialty breakfast pizzas and other…

Canada’s Pizza Pizza exchanges slices for cellphones

March 31, 2011

Throughout April, Ontario-based Pizza Pizza will give out free slices to anyone who recycles their cell phone or handheld device. The company's program, Cells…

Domino’s U.K. rolls out Reggae-inspired pizza

March 30, 2011

In April, Domino's Pizza U.K. will introduce its latest offering, inspired by Levi Roots, a Jamaican reggae star, and his proprietary sauce.

Commentary: Food trucks lead the way in culinary innovation

Independent food truck operators don't have to deal with corporate bureaucracy, but still get a full entrepreneurial experience.

Gluten-free is not so free for restaurants

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

In the beginning of March, I had the pleasure of attending a hospitality trade show for both hotels and restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland. It was an…