Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Mellow Mushroom footprint grows in N.C.

September 27, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has found plenty of success in North Carolina, and the brand continues to grow in the Tar Heel state, with an opening set for Oct.

New Straw Hat Pizza marketing campaign features Garfield

September 27, 2011

Straw Hat Pizza has licensed the famous Garfield cartoon character from creator Jim Davis and Paws Inc. as part of its new marketing campaign.

Report: Customers tend to patronize independent restaurants over chains

September 26, 2011

Battling with low-operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be hit hard in these poor…

Chuck E. Cheese's names new chief marketing officer

September 26, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, has appointed Scott A. McDaniel as executive vice president, chief marketing officer.

Four Pizzeria Uno units close in Virginia

September 26, 2011

Four Pizzeria Uno restaurants in Virginia operated by ADC Development Group have closed. Those units were located in Henrico County, Prince George County and…

WyckWyre.com integrates E-Verify hiring tools

September 26, 2011

WyckWyre.com, an online talent management solution provider, has integrated new recruitment systems that help restaurant employers manage I-9 verifications…

Crude oil, gas prices plummet

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's Pizza hits a new 52-week high.

NRA seeking experts for show sessions

September 25, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting proposals for education sessions from individuals and organizations for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

CiCi's names Publicis as new AOR

September 25, 2011

CiCi's Pizza has awarded Publicis, Dallas, Snares its $26 million marketing account.

Bobby V's Original Westshore Pizza sold to Bella Petrella's

September 22, 2011

Bella Petrella's Holdings Inc. has acquired Bobby V's Original Westshore Pizza LLC, which operates one 83-seat pizza and sandwich sports bar in Tampa, Fla.

Pizza Inn CEO to appear on Texas broadcast

September 22, 2011

Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn, will be featured on this month's episode of CEO, a public television and radio program that features North…

NYC staple Pizza by Certé becomes green certified

September 22, 2011

New York's Pizza by Certé has been designated a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit specializing in…

Florida's Westshore Pizza eyes Ohio expansion

September 22, 2011

Florida-based Westshore Pizza, which currently includes about 45 locations mostly in the Tampa market, is expanding throughout Ohio. The chain currently has…

Pizza Inn's Texas footprint grows

September 21, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc. just opened its second location in Abilene, Texas.

Sold: Yum! Brands finds buyers for Long John Silver's, A&W

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to sell Long John Silver's Inc. and A&W Restaurants Inc. to two separate buyers…

Uno's fast casual model inks largest franchise deal in company history

September 20, 2011

In the largest franchise deal in its 68-year history, Uno's has announced plans for the opening of 30 locations of Uno Due Go, its fast casual concept…

Yum! Brands' 3-year hunger relief effort nets $67MM

September 20, 2011

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced this week that in the three years since its pledge at the Clinton Global Initiative, the…

Pizza Inn expanding Pie Five Pizza Co. concept

September 19, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc. has announced plans to expand its fast casual concept Pie Five Pizza Co., targeting eight additional new locations in Dallas-Fort Worth over the…

CiCi's adds two directors to help growth strategy

September 19, 2011

CiCi's Pizza has named two new directors to help the company in its "Build the Brand" growth strategy.