NRA 2011: Food safety legislation on the horizon

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New regulations on imports, locally-grown produce go into effect beginning in 2012.

Pizza Innovation: Small entrepreneurs and food trucks lead the way

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Pizza cones, mobile wood-fired ovens are turning heads.

Positive Growth, optimism prevalent at 2011 NRA Show

May 26, 2011

The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 4th annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event (IWSB) showed positive…

Hot Italian serves up high style sustainability

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

While the restaurant industry is among the slowest to go green, Hot Italian proves LEED certification is red hot.

Hungry Howie’s named official pizza of the Detroit Pistons

May 25, 2011

Madison Heights, Mich.-based Hungry Howie's Pizza has signed a multi-year agreement with Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) to become the official…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

NRA 2011: Oregon in Chicago highlights local bounty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 20, 2011

Oregon in Chicago has become an NRA Show tradition among attendees and continues to highlight the growing trend of traceability from farm to fork. Traceability…

Flippers Pizzeria unveils customer enhancement plans

May 19, 2011

Central Florida-based Flippers Pizzeria unveiled plans to enhance the customer dine-in experience, including restaurant upgrades and iPhone and mobile ordering…

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

Cono Italiano plans frozen line

May 18, 2011

Cono Italiano Inc. has announced a new agreement to purchase the necessary manufacturing equipment for the expansion of a frozen food product line to be…

Pizza Hut UK offering free unlimited salads

May 17, 2011

In an attempt to boost a healthier image, Pizza Hut U.K. is now offering customers free unlimited salads whenever they buy a core meal.

Trending Now: The growth of see-through food

By Mindy Armstrong

Pizza Cono featured on Food Network

May 16, 2011

The Food Network's Unwrapped series on "Crazy Containers" recently featured the Pizza Cono, a drip-free, cone-shaped pizza made from proprietary dough.

Sir Pizza continues Southern Florida expansion

May 12, 2011

Residents of South Dade are now able to enjoy the signatures of Sir Pizza after the latest location opened Thursday.

Red Baron campaign goes after delivery pizza companies

May 10, 2011

Red Baron Pan Pizza isn't afraid to challenge the big boys. The retail pizza brand, part of Schwan's Food Company, has teamed up with comedian and TV host…

Hot gluten free mess of new products

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

WestEx was a hot gluten-free mess of new products everywhere you turned.  

Report: Disparate mindsets of post-recession consumers to shape restaurant industry recovery

May 9, 2011

Consumers are of two different mindsets when it comes to spending ? those that cannot spend freely and those that can ? and the dichotomy between these two…

Technomic: Consumer concerns grow over gas and food costs

May 9, 2011

Out of the recession does not necessarily mean out of the woods. In its most recent consumer behavior survey, Technomic Inc., the Chicago-based food industry…

California Pizza Kitchen rolls out Strawberry Shortcake

May 8, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has added Strawberry Shortcake to its dessert menu for a limited-time.

McDonald’s, Yum!, Starbucks on 2011 Fortune 500 list

May 5, 2011

The annual Fortune 500 list, which ranks America's largest corporations by revenue and profit, was released Thursday.