Donatos launches value meal menu

May 3, 2011

Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizzeria LLC has rolled out a value meal menu that includes $4 entrees, as well as pizza, salad, sub and stromboli combinations…

Papa John’s turns in strong first quarter

May 3, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Papa John's International Inc. announced its first quarter results that included a systemwide sales increase of 6.1 percent for North…

Pizza Hut launches Cheese Lover’s Deal

May 3, 2011

From royal weddings to spring flings, Pizza Hut is in the mood to celebrate love. In doing so, the chain is now offering a limited-time Lover's Line offer of…

Fast Casual publishes Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage

May 1, 2011

FastCasual.com has announced the publication of its "Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage" report, a 109-page research document…

Mellow Mushroom hits Gatlinburg

April 26, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open a new unit in Gatlinburg, Tenn., on May 2. The restaurant is located in the Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, at the…

Domino’s UK celebrating William and Kate

April 26, 2011

Domino's Pizza UK has jumped on the Royal Wedding bandwagon. As Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare to exchange vows April 29, Domino's will celebrate by…

NRA names inaugural product innovation award recipients

April 25, 2011

The National Restaurant Association recently announced the recipients of its first Food & Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize progressive…

Nashville pizzeria earns True Neapolitan certification

April 25, 2011

Porta Via Italian Kitchen in Nashville, Tenn. has achieved Vera Pizza Napoletana, or "True Neapolitan Pizza" certification.

Restaurant operators to get social at NRA Show 2011

April 21, 2011

With eight out of 10 restaurant operators saying social media will be an increasingly important marketing tool, the National Restaurant Association will…

Pizza Hut named as customer favorite

April 20, 2011

A recently released Rasmussen Reports national survey uncovered Americans' pizza eating habits and found that Pizza Hut ranked first as a customer favorite.

Pizza Patron’s 25th anniversary celebrates Cantinflas

April 20, 2011

Pizza Patrón brought back one of Pepsi's most popular and nostalgic Latin American promotions to the U.S. this week. Celebrating its aniversario de plata…

Pizza Pizza launches smile-shaped pizzas

April 19, 2011

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza has launched a smile-shaped pizza to raise funds in support of its Slices for Smiles program and children's hospitals throughout…

California Pizza Kitchen brings back loyalty program

April 19, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. rolled out its fourth annual Thank You Card Program for loyal guests.

Eagle Boys anticipates high Easter weekend sales

April 18, 2011

Australia's Eagle Boys Pizza is gearing up for a busy Easter weekend, with an anticipated sales increase of 30 percent between April 22 and April 26.

Top That! Breaks ground on first franchise

April 18, 2011

Top That! Pizza has broken ground on its first franchise location in Broken Arrow, Okla. The new store will be operated by franchisees Russell Leonard and…

FohBoh and NetWorld Alliance partner to host Foodservice Social Media Universe

April 18, 2011

FohBoh Social Media and NetWorld Alliance, publisher of FastCasual.com, QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, have partnered to produce the Foodservice Social…

Chicago Pizza Tours to expand into the evening

April 18, 2011

Chicago Pizza Tours will mark its one-year anniversary with a new spin on the concept – an evening pizza and wine/beer tour.

British invasion: Chains roll out royal wedding-inspired LTOs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 17, 2011

Rollouts include ice cream indulgences, heart-shaped donuts and a pizza portrait.

Papa John’s founder inducted into business school HOF

April 14, 2011

John Schnatter, founder, chairman and co-CEO of Papa John’s International, was inducted into the Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga Business…

Mellow Mushroom opening Anderson, S.C. unit

April 13, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open its doors in Anderson, S.C., on April 18 under the ownership of Ferrante, Danielle and Mark Johnson.