Papa Murphy’s marks anniversary with new marketing campaign

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 28, 2011

Papa Murphy’s International is marking its 30th anniversary with the launch of a $35 million marketing initiative titled “Join the Take ‘N’ Bake Revolution.”

Garlic Jim’s feeds military members

March 28, 2011

Garlic Jim’s Famous Gourmet Pizza recently donated 150 pizzas to sailors on three Navy ships that returned to Naval Station Everett in Washington after lengthy…

Italians seeking Unesco status for Neapolitan pizza

March 27, 2011

Italy is seeking Unesco World Heritage status for the Neapolitan pizza. The status is awarded to cultural treasures such as songs, places, art and endangered…

Topper’s donates house dip sales to Canadian Cancer Society

March 27, 2011

Ontario-based Topper’s Pizza donated $10,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society last week.

U.S. restaurants join Japan earthquake relief effort

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Chains and independents are sponsoring promotions and contributing funds to help with the earthquake/tsunami recovery.

Kashi adds to pizza line

March 23, 2011

Kashi, the all-natural food company, has added to its line of frozen pizzas, launching the new Basil Pesto Pizza.

Stonefire Grill rolls out ‘Healthy Alternatives’ line

March 22, 2011

Southern California-based Stonefire Grill has launched a “Healthy Alternatives” menu that features entrée salads, pizzas, salmon and chicken dishes with fewer…

Domino’s ‘Turnaround’ campaign earns Ogilvy Award

March 22, 2011

Domino’s new pizza and complementing ad campaign not only boosted the company’s sales in 2010, it also earned the company an Advertising Research Foundation…

The Domino’s Effect: Honest feedback yielding honest advertising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some level of company candor is necessary in the days of social media.

NPD: Calorie counts on menus unlikely to change ordering patterns

March 21, 2011

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) readies to submit its proposed regulations for the federal menu labeling law by the March 23, 2011 deadline, the…

Domino’s expands in Northern Ireland

March 21, 2011

Domino’s Pizza has opened three new stores in Larne, Armagh and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.

Fresh & Easy launches Italian Gourmet Pizza line

March 21, 2011

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, based in El Segundo, Calif., has expanded its Gourmet offerings with a new line of handcrafted frozen artisan pizzas from…

U.S. Craft Brewers reports double-digit growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 21, 2011

The Brewers Association, which is based in Boulder, Colo., and represents a majority of U.S. brewing companies, released 2010 data on the U.S. craft brewing…

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria plans fast casual burger concept

March 20, 2011

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced its current expansion plans that call for new locations in Dallas, West Palm Beach, Fla., and various other sites.

Greenopia ranks top green restaurant chains

March 20, 2011

Greenopia, which researches eco-friendly retailers, services and organizations, has recently named its most sustainable restaurant chains.

Analyst: March cheese market crash long overdue

While the cheese market crash is good news for pizza operators, the positive impact won't trickle down to independents right away.

Breakfast: The most innovative meal of the day

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

You’ve heard it from your mother a thousand times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  But did you know that as of late, it’s also been the most…

Innovation in the name of charity

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What do the Love Kitchen, Panera Bread, and Cafe 180 all have in common? They provide affordable food to those who can’t regularly pay full price for a meal.

FastCasual.com releases Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual.com has released its sixth annual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, a ranking of the best fast casual concepts of 2010.

Australian Domino’s profits up 16.9 percent

March 16, 2011

Domino’s Pizza had one of its most successful domestic years in 2010. It also turned in close to a 20 percent sales increase the United Kingdom.