Pizzeria Piccola now open in Milwaukee airport

February 23, 2012

SSP America, an operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has announced the opening of Pizzeria Piccola in General Mitchell…

Pizza Hut Australia's new menu part of brand revitalization effort

February 23, 2012

Pizza Hut Australia has introduced a new Signature Range menu, which includes 13 new pizzas that will be permanent additions.

NRA, NRAEF elect new board members

February 23, 2012

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have elected new officers to their board of…

Improving the customer call experience

by Shawn Chute — COO, Sutus

For pizzerias, particularly those without dine-in facilities, your phone system is more than a business tool, it's the lifeblood of your business and the…

Papa John's net openings hit 10-year high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Online orders now make up more than 30 percent of business.

NRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship

February 22, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and…

Pizza Hut franchisee acquires 36 more units

February 22, 2012

Kansas-based NPC International Inc. has completed the acquisition of 36 Pizza Hut units, including five fee-owned properties located primarily in and around…

CiCi's Pizza launches program to grow veteran franchisee base

February 22, 2012

CiCi's Pizza has announced the launch of the CiCi's Patriot Program to offer veterans a path to business ownership.

Courting new trials

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Let’s talk for a minute about new trial. No, not the court kind, but the kind that every restaurant wants … new consumers trying out your restaurant for the…

CiCi's launches new advertising campaign

February 21, 2012

CiCi's Pizza rolls out its new advertising campaign, titled "There's More Where That Came From," this week featuring TV, digital and in-store elements.

Private equity firm buys stake in Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

February 21, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $25 million credit facility to an affiliate of private equity firm The Quilvest Group to purchase a stake in…

Domino's UK sets sights on mobile payments in 2012

February 21, 2012

Domino's UK has had plenty of success from its digital initiatives in the past year, and the company has no plans to rest on its laurels.

California legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools

February 20, 2012

California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal…

Traveling wood-fired pizza kitchen concept rolls out

February 20, 2012

Amooré Pizza, a new traveling wood-fired pizza kitchen concept, is making its debut in Franklin, Tenn., where it will be featured at the Taste of Williamson…

Gas prices rise after Iran cuts oil supply

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices remain steady.

2012 Top 10 food trends include "heirloom foods"

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Look for more restaurant concepts to embrace Neapolitan pizza, burgers topped with an egg, and Nordic cuisine.

1099-K: Online payments and the IRS

Businesses that have over 200 online transactions which total over $20,000 in annual revenue are required to report a 1099-K.

How the pizza segment can embrace children's nutrition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Healthier kids' meals was listed as a top 2012 trend by numerous experts.

Flippers Pizzeria rolls out new specialty pizzas

February 16, 2012

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria has introduced a variety of new menu items following a year of expansion and remodeling.

Pizza Patron targeting new markets for growth

February 16, 2012

Texas-based Pizza Patron announced that it is rebooting its franchising push in 2012 and targeting strategic new markets, while also adding more stores in…