Russo's New York Pizzeria offers veteran franchise discounts

December 4, 2011

Russo's New York Pizzeria has announced its membership in the national VetFran Program and will immediately begin offering discounts to veterans of the U.S.

Eagle Boys expansion continues

December 1, 2011

Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia's second largest pizza chain behind Domino's, will open six new stores in Sydney within the next three months.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint expands in Georgia, Kentucky

November 30, 2011

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has announced new store openings throughout Atlanta and in Louisville, Ky.

CiCi's Pizza upgrades site model as part of growth

November 30, 2011

CiCi's Pizza has partnered with Birchwood Resultants, a strategic site modeling company, to develop a new site model as part of the chain's "Build the Brand…

Pizza Patrón plans expansion in Fresno, Calif.

November 28, 2011

Pizza Patrón has signed a development agreement with California Brand Development I-99 LLC to bring 20 stores to the Highway 99 corridor of the Fresno, Calif.…

Domino's plans Germany expansion

November 27, 2011

Domino's Pizza UK & IRL Plc. is eyeing the German market for growth. According to Reuters, the chain's fledgling German business could potentially double…

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…