NAPICS seminar reveals secrets of the dough

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

"The Dough Doctor" touches on calories, ovens, gluten and more.

NAPICS kicks off in Columbus, Ohio

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Green, gluten-free among focuses of annual show.

Caribbean, Japanese flavors increase on restaurant menus

February 16, 2011

According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), lesser-known ethnic fare has experienced a robust product growth in the consumer marketplace. 

Gatti’s Pizza returns to El Paso

February 14, 2011

Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opened a new GattiTown this week in El Paso, Texas. This marks the return of Gatti’s Pizza to the market for the first…

No wheat relief in sight

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Most pizza stocks continue to rise.

Corn at center of price increases

By Steve Coomes

Keep your customers out of the ER For dessert

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Does it seem to anyone else that almost out of nowhere, all of a sudden, people are expressing food allergies in amazing numbers? 

NAFEM show winds down, president's award given

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 11, 2011

The 2010 North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show wrapped up Saturday with the announcement of the 2011 NAFEM President's Award, given to The…

NAFEM kicks off in Orlando

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 10, 2011

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show kicked off in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10 with more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the…

NRA show will embrace innovation

February 10, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is seeking innovative food and beverage products that have made a significant impact on the industry, and will recognize…

NAFEM Show highlights energy savings

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 10, 2011

Exhibitors on day two of the North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show expressed optimism about the number of attendees at this year’s event…

NAFEM: Vitamix's The Quiet One Blender

Anthony Ciepiel demonstrates Vitamix's new Quiet One blender at the 2011 NAFEM in Orlando, Fla.

Papa John's has Valentine's Day covered

February 9, 2011

Love is in the air at Papa John's this February. The chain is offering heart-shaped pizzas from now through Feb. 14.

NPD: Consumers want quality, not low-cal

February 8, 2011

The NPD Group has released its latest foodservice market research report, “Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out to Eat.” The report found that…

Retailers stepping it up against restaurants

February 8, 2011

Restaurants may want to watch their backs. According to a new survey by Technomic, more consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail…

Straw Hat offers special Valentine’s gifts

February 8, 2011

For the fourth year in a row, Straw Hat Pizza has added a little extra pizzazz to elementary school students' Valentine's boxes.

Gluten-free takes center stage at Pizza Expo

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 8, 2011

The global gluten-free market is set to grow by $1.2 billion throughout the next five years, eventually reaching $4.3 billion by 2015, according to recent…

Restaurants continue efforts to reduce sodium

The American Heart Association has claimed Americans eat too much sodium and is asking restaurants to reduce sodium in their recipes.

Italian frozen pizza breaks into U.S. market

February 7, 2011

PowerPact, a promotion agency, has partnered up with Dr. Oetker, Italy’s top-selling frozen pizza brand, to promote its Ristorante Pizza brand in the United…

Seven free toppings for Papa John’s Super Bowl promo

February 6, 2011

Papa John’s is offering customers up to seven free toppings on large cheese pizzas ordered online through Wednesday. The Toppings for Touchdown promotion…