UNO focuses on craft beer, affordable cocktails for growth

September 16, 2010

As part of its growth plan, Uno Chicago Grill has announced a new emphasis on American craft beer and affordable cocktail offerings. It is promoting them…

Coca-Cola's Freestyle continues expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

While specialty drinks such as coffee, tea and smoothies have skyrocketed in sales, and buoyed a beverage evolution in the restaurant industry, soft drink…

Southwest Airlines opens outdoor lounge serving pizza and beer

September 15, 2010

Southwest Airlines has opened The Southwest Porch at Skyline Park, a new outdoor lounge situated at the base of the historic Daniels and Fisher Clocktower in…

FDA to restrict antibiotic use at meat farms

September 14, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to weigh in on the national debate over the healthfulness of growth and other antibiotics that are given to…

Pizza Patron and Pepsi roll out Mexican bingo promo

September 14, 2010

This year, September's Latin holiday, Fiestas Patrias, has added significance since several Hispanic cultures are celebrating 200 years of independence. In…

15 minutes with NPC International's Jim Schwartz

CEO of the nation's largest fast food franchisee, NPC International, spills the secrets to his company’s success.

NPD reports restaurant visits are down

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September 13, 2010

A slow recovering economy has continued to hit the restaurant industry hard. According to The NPD Group, U.S. restaurant visits have declined for the eighth…

Uno's new menu features ethnic choices, substitutions

September 13, 2010

Uno has revamped its menu to incorporate more ethnic foods and flexible ordering options that showcase healthier substitution items.

Slideshow: Peek inside Naked Pizza's second franchised store

On the eve of their second franchise opening, in Pizza Chain, USA (Louisville, Ky.), Naked Pizza debuted its systemwide store prototype for the second time to…

Papa Murphy's unveils special pizza for football season

Take 'n' bake pizza chain Papa Murphy's has debuted a new double-stuffed pepperoni pizza for football season with the tag, "Big games demand a really big…

Old Chicago only U.S. chain to get special German beer for Oktoberfest

September 9, 2010

Old Chicago – a division of Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. and the pizza and beer authority known for its "World Beer Tour" and 110 unique beers – launched its…

American Express teams with NRA for market, health intel

September 9, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has announced the launch of an online resource from its partner Healthy Dining, "Restaurant Nutrition: News & Insights…

Pizza Hut launches 2-foot pizza and social media hub

September 8, 2010

Pizza Hut hopes that pizza lovers who believe bigger is better will like its new Big Italy Pizza, which measures nearly 2 feet long and is bigger than two…

Bob Evans goes after pizza delivery with ‘Meals to Go’

September 6, 2010

Casual restaurant Bob Evans has a new message and promo for back-to-school: it's takeout is healthier than that of pizzerias. The company is now using the tag…

Anatomy of mass-produced pizza in a cone

Pizza Cono's American distributors plan to take the QSR and supermarket segments by storm. 

Pizza Hut 'most trusted brand' in India

September 2, 2010

The Economic Times' (India) Brand Equity Most Trusted Brands 2010 annual survey has named Pizza Hut the "Most Trusted Food Service Brand" in India for the…

Registration now open for 2011 NRA Show

September 1, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its 2011 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event…

Naked Pizza opens in Louisville, challenges "Papa" John Schnatter

August 31, 2010

New Orleans-based better-for-you pizza chain Naked Pizza recently opened its first franchised location in South Beach. Now Louisville, Ky., will be the next…

Technomic reveals top foodservice franchise companies

August 31, 2010

Technomic Inc. has just released its 2010 Technomic/Restaurant Finance Monitor Top 400 Restaurant Franchise Company Report. The list examines the top franchise…

Rummer: Burger King, stick to your core competency

By Jason Rummer