Grimaldi's Pizzeria to enter Idaho this summer

February 26, 2014

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is ready to make its debut in Idaho, with its newest restaurant location at The Village in Meridian.

Domino's sales now equal from phone and digital orders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO: It took 38 years to hit $3B in global retail sales, but just over 5 years to hit this number in digital sales.

Pizza Patrón LTO stirs controversy for some franchisees

February 25, 2014

Pizza Patrón has created a new LTO pizza that is creating controversy among some of its franchise partners. According to a news release, the new pizza, called…

PizzaRev adds three to executive team

February 25, 2014

PizzaRev has announced three new hires as the company prepares for nationwide expansion.

Solos Pizza Café adds franchising

February 24, 2014

Solos Pizza Café Franchising LLC plans to open its fourth location and first franchise in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market.

Pizza Patrón's triple-digit sales growth driven by 'aggressive' advertising

February 20, 2014

The San Antonio Pizza Patrón stores have announced January year-over-year comp sales growth of more than 325 percent.

Uncle Maddio's plans 35 openings in 2014

February 17, 2014

Atlanta-based Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint announced that it grew by 250 percent in 2013 — from seven to 18 units. The concept, which first opened five years ago…

Marco's named a top franchisee, announces further expansion

February 14, 2014

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has been listed on the Franchise Business Review's ninth annual Top 200 Franchises list.

Casey's purchases Stop-n-Go locations

February 13, 2014

Casey's General Stores Inc. announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire 24 Stop-n-Go locations. Twenty of the stores are located in…

A road map to opening a new restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Bruno DiFabio says negotiating the lease while keeping a low profile is an important step when opening a concept.

Uncle Maddio's plans Nebraska debut

February 11, 2014

Mike Simmonds and Shawn Simmonds will open Nebraska's first Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint in Omaha, Neb., this fall, marking the chain's debut in that state.

Restaurateur: The answer to a customer is always yes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cameron Mitchell says if associates are valued, they will take better care of the customers.

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund sets sales records

February 10, 2014

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. reportetd financial results for the fourth quarter period and for the fiscal year, which…

NRA economist predicts growth for restaurant industry

February 10, 2014

In a news release from the National Restaurant Association, Chief Economist Bruce Grindy offers his insights into 2013 job growth and his projections for 2014.

4 things to consider when financing your restaurant

Small business financing is a relatively new industry and not everyone you speak to is reputable.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza to debut west of the Mississippi

February 6, 2014

Charlotte, N.C.-based Brixx Wood Fired Pizza has sold its first franchise west of the Mississippi River. Denver restaurateurs, Trey and Angela Woessner, have…

Mellow Mushroom expanding in Florida

February 6, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Bakers will open in the Shoppes of Avondale in Jacksonville, Fla., on Feb. 10 at 3611 St. John's Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida.

Pizza Hut 'not competitive enough on value'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut's China business is reaping the benefits of an expanded breakfast daypart, and plans to test liquor sales.

Pizza Inn adds six Express locations in January

February 4, 2014

Six new Pizza Inn Express restaurants opened in January across three states.

PizzaRev plans two grand openings for new location

February 4, 2014

PizzaRev has completed construction on its seventh location and is set to open in Van Nuys, Calif., Feb. 7.