Buscemi’s is ready for some football

February 3, 2011

Roseville, Mich.-based Buscemi’s has launched a football-shaped pizza in celebration of Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6.

Pizza Hut backs out of Super Bowl lineup

February 2, 2011

In December, Pizza Hut announced that it was joining the Super Bowl commercial juggernaut for the first time ever. The chain has since gotten cold feet about…

Picazzo’s February lineup comes from the heart

February 2, 2011

Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen has launched a number of offerings for February, including heart-shaped pizzas, a heart smart gourmet salad and a new…

Papa Murphy’s makes it onto Forbes list

February 1, 2011

Papa Murphy’s International has been ranked No. 5 on Forbes magazine’s list of top 20 brand-name U.S. franchises.

SPIN! promotions weather the storms

February 1, 2011

As Midwesterners dig out from the Blizzard of 2011, SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is offering vouchers for its four Greater Kansas City locations to make up for…

Will Google Offers help or hurt restaurant sales?

Some experts are apprehensive about the new program’s fit for restaurants and believe the concept may even lower a brand's value.  

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Papa John’s adds more Super Bowl promotions

January 30, 2011

Papa John’s is living up to its official NFL sponsorship duties. On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6, the chain is giving away free pizzas every 45 seconds.

Squisito's dives into franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After more than 12 years, the concept is ready to spread throughout the East Coast.  

Mazzio's menu throwback marks 50th anniversary

January 26, 2011

To mark 50 years in business, Mazzio's Italian Eatery is embracing its history. The company will feature Ken's Original Thin and Crispy Pizza, its original…

Uno Chicago treats heroes to a Super Bowl pizza

January 26, 2011

Uno Chicago Grill has teamed up with DHL and Pizzas 4 Patriots to dish out 7,000 pizzas to United States servicemen and women on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6; the…

Chuck E. Cheese's featured on Lifetime TV

January 25, 2011

Chuck E. Cheese's was in the spotlight this week as Lifetime Television featured the chain on its show "The Balancing Act," interviewing Ryan Linders, director…

Big three gear up for the big game

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza chains offer promotions, expect record-breaking orders for the biggest delivery day of the year.

Pizza Pizza launches new and improved wings

January 23, 2011

Canadian-based Pizza Pizza Limited has launched “new and improved” chicken wings at all of its locations.

Pizza’s Time to Embrace Coffee

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Feature better coffee to build sales and loyalty

Straw Hat spreads its wings

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

President of California-based pizza company discusses big changes for the 52-year-old company.  

Pizza Hut website provides the entertainment

January 18, 2011

Pizza Hut’s online customers will soon be able to catch a few movie trailers while they wait for their meal to arrive.

The Loop unveils Tomato Bisque pizza

January 16, 2011

It’s not often a pizza is inspired by a soup, but that’s exactly the impetus behind The Loop Pizza Grill's newest creation. The Tomato Bisque pizza was…

Boston’s Restaurant raising funds for diabetes research

January 12, 2011

Dallas-based Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar has launched its Boston’s Cares campaign to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The company's…

Pizza Trends 2011

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Four steps that pizza operators can take to stay on trend.