Fast Casual publishes comprehensive state-of-the-industry report

September 29, 2010

Fast Casual (www.FastCasual.com), the leading online news and information source for the burgeoning fast casual dining segment, has published the fourth…

CPK gets in the food truck business

September 28, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced the CPK Mobile Kitchen, providing an innovative spin on catering and allowing the brand to tap into the trendy…

Survey: Restaurants get raw deal with Groupon

A recent study from the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University concluded that restaurant businesses fare the worst of all…

Attacks on 'unhealthy pizza' rise as menu labeling draws closer

September 27, 2010

Yahoo! Health has launched yet another scathing attack on takeout pizza. Much like the recent "deadliest pizza" list run this month by popular blog/news site…

Old Chicago LTOs feature build-your-own option

September 27, 2010

Old Chicago is celebrating October as National Pizza Month and its nearly 35 years of making pizzas from scratch with two new, limited-time-only pizzas: the…

Organic take ‘n’ bake concept debuts in Denver

September 27, 2010

Organic Pizza Company, a new take 'n' bake concept that offers certified organic, all-natural and gourmet ingredients, is having its grand opening October 3 in…

15 minutes with Uno Chicago Grill's Rick Hendrie

Uno marketing SVP Hendrie reveals the brand's new limited service strategies, retail solutions and the real reason behind its Chapter 11 filing.

CiCi’s resurrects $3.99 anniversary price for fall

September 21, 2010

CiCi's is resurrecting its $3.99 anniversary pricing for about the third time this year. This time, the company portrayed the move as one that will help…

Leach: An organic Oreo cookie is still an Oreo cookie

by Jeff Leach — cofounder, naked pizza

Naked Pizza's co-founder on why organic is not necessarily healthier for you.

Yum! Brands ahead of hunger relief goal

September 19, 2010

Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's, A&W and Taco Bell, has announced that it's on track to beat its hunger relief…

Pizza Hut jumps on translucent ad train

September 19, 2010

Pizza Hut and The Martin Agency have announced a new brand campaign that sets to capture the social and personable essences of contemporaries' ads. Though…

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…