SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans expansion

November 22, 2011

With its fifth location currently under construction, SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has announced plans to open a sixth location in the Kansas City, Mo., market.

Yum! Brands creates separate India division

November 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. has reorganized its Yum! Restaurants International division (YRI) to continue to drive aggressive international expansion.

Pizza Inn opens third Pie Five Pizza Co.

November 20, 2011

Pie Five Pizza Co., the new fast casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its third unit in Dallas. Today, the company will host the grand…

Giordano's sold to private equity group

November 20, 2011

Less than a year after filing for bankruptcy, Chicago staple Giordano's Enterprises Inc. has been sold to VPC Pizza Holdings LLC for $52 million.

Figaro's Italian Pizza acquiring Nick-N-Willy's chain

November 16, 2011

Salem, Ore.-based Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Nick-N-Willy's Pizza franchise, which is owned by World Famous Pizza…

Domino's plans to double India units

November 15, 2011

Domino's Pizza opened its 400th store in India this week, with CEO J. Patrick Doyle on hand to mark the milestone.

Domino's franchisee kicks off social media contest

November 13, 2011

North Carolina-based HDI, a Domino's Pizza franchisee, has tapped Sociallybuzz to launch its new giveaway campaign that taps into both virtual and non-virtual…

Restaurants recruiting more veterans with franchise discounts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operations-based business model is a good fit for those with military backgrounds.

Giveaway promotions abound for veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 10, 2011

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 75 percent of Americans say they would be more likely to choose a restaurant that…

Pizza Inn's Pie Five concept helps drive big Q1 profit

November 9, 2011

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. has announced results for the first fiscal quarter of 2012, ended Sept. 25, 2011.

Gattitown to open in Clearwater, Fla.

November 8, 2011

Gatti's Pizza LLC has announced that it will open the newest GattiTown in Clearwater, Fla., on Nov. 14. GattiTown is a 16,200-square-foot dining and…

California Pizza Kitchen expands airport footprint

November 8, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. opened a quick-serve location at the John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., this week.

Pizza Hut franchisee posts positive comps for Q3

November 7, 2011

NPC International Inc., the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the country with 1,153 restaurants in 28 states, has reported results for its third fiscal quarter…

Technomic: Commodity costs to shape restaurant industry in 2012

November 7, 2011

As 2011 begins to wind down, foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has predicted seven developments that will take shape in the restaurant…

Major Pizza Hut franchisee sold to Olympus Partners

November 6, 2011

NPC International Inc., the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the country with 1,153 restaurants in 28 states, has announced that its parent company, NPC…

Pizza Hut opens 8 corporate stores in Baton Rouge

November 2, 2011

After a contentious legal dispute earlier this year with New Orleans franchisee Lundy Enterprises LLC, which forced the closure of numerous outlets in the…

Pizza Inn increases credit facility to grow Pie Five concept

November 1, 2011

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. has added an amendment and restatement of its term loan credit facility with Amegy Bank to expand the term facility by $4.0 million…

Papa John's reports big Q3 profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Boosting the quarter's performance was a heavier focus on national media, as well as the execution of a premium price point plan.

Papa John's plans return to Bahamas

October 31, 2011

Papa John's is planning to re-enter the Bahamas market and is hosting workshops to find area franchisees.

Grimaldi's plans fourth Florida location

October 26, 2011

Less than a week after opening its eighth Texas location, Grimaldi's Pizzeria has shifted gears to the Sunshine State. In mid-November, Grimaldi's Pizzeria…