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…

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.