NRA: Restaurant same-store gains strongest since ‘07

April 28, 2011

Bolstered by solid improvements in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the outlook for the restaurant industry continued to strengthen in March…

Pizza Patrón shifts marketing focus

April 27, 2011

Pizza Patrón has long targeted an older, Spanish-speaking demographic for its advertising campaigns. But now the chain is broadening its message to reflect…

Domino’s Australia names new AOR

April 27, 2011

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited, Australia's largest pizza company, has named BMF as its new creative advertising agency to lead accounts in the Australian…

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

Toppers Pizza seeking multi-unit franchisees for growth

April 26, 2011

Whitewater, Wisc.-based Toppers Pizza is hoping to open 22 new locations by 2013 and is seeking multi-unit franchisees to help with this plan.

Mellow Mushroom hits Gatlinburg

April 26, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open a new unit in Gatlinburg, Tenn., on May 2. The restaurant is located in the Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, at the…

Domino’s UK celebrating William and Kate

April 26, 2011

Domino's Pizza UK has jumped on the Royal Wedding bandwagon. As Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare to exchange vows April 29, Domino's will celebrate by…

Papa John’s fight song use leads to court fight

April 26, 2011

Louisville-based Papa John's might be a home team favorite in Kentucky, but some in the Bluegrass State aren't cheering. Bro 'N Sis Music Inc. has filed a…

Yum! proposes offer to buy China restaurant chain

April 25, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has submitted a preliminary proposal to Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China-based Little Sheep Group Limited, which owns and…

GE Capital, Franchise Finance offers funds to Church’s, Little Caesars operator

April 25, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided a $7.5 million credit facility to Houston-based MSK Enterprises LLC, which operates 16 Church's Chicken units and 1…

Yum! Brands hits all-time high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's stock takes a hit following resignation of co-CEO.

PAR Technology appoints new CEO

April 24, 2011

PAR Technology Corporation has named Paul B. Domorski as its new president, CEO and chairman of the board of directors effective today. He succeeds Dr. John W.

Chuck E. Cheese Board member retires

April 24, 2011

Larry T. McDowell will retire from CEC Entertainment Inc.'s board of directors later this week, according to Dallas' Citybizlist.

Yum! to present at Barclays conference

April 24, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc. will present at the Barclays Capital 2011 Retail and Restaurants Conference on April 27 in New York City. The…

Pizza Hut’s largest franchisee sets results call

April 24, 2011

Overland Park, Kan.-based NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, has set its 2011 first fiscal quarter results conference call for…

Hay Group & CRCA: Restaurant salary freezes thawing

April 24, 2011

According to a recent survey released by management consulting firm Hay Group and the Chain Restaurant Compensation Association (CRCA), the restaurant industry…

Pizza Inn honors top franchisees

April 21, 2011

Texas-based Pizza Inn Inc. recently hosted its 2011 National Franchise Convention in Tunica, Miss., where franchisees and team members were honored for their…

California Pizza Kitchen sets results call

April 21, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. will release its first quarter 2011 results after the market closes on May 5. The company will host an investor conference call…

Yum Brands’ net income earnings up 10 percent

April 20, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. reported results for the first quarter ended March 19, which included a net income of $264 million, a 10 percent increase from the same period…

Pizza Patron’s 25th anniversary celebrates Cantinflas

April 20, 2011

Pizza Patrón brought back one of Pepsi's most popular and nostalgic Latin American promotions to the U.S. this week. Celebrating its aniversario de plata…