Domino's spreads to Tier II & III cities in India

December 22, 2010

Domino's has spent the better part of the past decade spreading throughout India, hitting 100 units in the early part of 2005.

PizzaMarketplace.com’s top stories of 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza giants battled out a price war and a wheat crisis, while smaller companies touted healthy pies and make-your-own concepts.

Papa John’s sets operational guidance for 2011

December 20, 2010

Papa John's International Inc. has announced its projections for 2011, including a 16 percent increase in earnings per share and a global systemwide sales…

2011 U.K. foodservice trends predicted

December 20, 2010

The United Kingdom has welcomed many American brands to its soil. Chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, Domino’s, Papa John’s and…

Food cost control – Playing the G.A.M.E.

By Libby Libhart

Yum! Brands reports its social responsibility efforts

December 15, 2010

Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, A&W, Long John Silver’s and Pizza Hut, released its social responsibility report Wednesday, titled “Serving…

Pizza Hut joins Super Bowl ad juggernaut

December 15, 2010

Every year, millions of eyes are glued to the Super Bowl just for its commercials. This year, they’ll be able to see a Pizza Hut ad for the first time.

Commentary: Child Nutrition Act is an important first step

December 15, 2010

On Monday, President Barack Obama signed into law a $4.5 billion measure that aims to make school meals more nutritious and expands the reach of lunches and…

PDQ POS goes mobile

December 14, 2010

Signature Systems Inc., the maker of the PDQ POS system, has recently released PDQ Mobile, a point of sale mobile-reporting solution that sends restaurant…

To buy or to build: A very good question

If you're planning to open a restaurant, the option of buying or building each have their own set of pros and cons. Here's what you should consider.

Food and drink tickets more expensive in 2010

December 13, 2010

Although Americans' wallets may feel thinner because of the recession, consumers are apparently willing to spend almost a dollar more on lunch. New research…

Canadian company unloads big chunk of its Yum! units

December 12, 2010

A Canadian franchisee is in the process of selling all of its 232 Yum! Brands restaurants in Ontario and British Columbia. The Priszm Income Fund operates most…

Upper Crust under investigation again

December 12, 2010

The Massachusetts attorney general’s office is investigating the Upper Crust pizza chain for potentially violating the state’s minimum wage laws. According to…

10 Steps to Developing a Crisis Management Plan

Being prepared to handle a crisis can mean the difference between keeping a pizzeria open or shutting the doors for good.

Papa John’s names new member of executive team

December 9, 2010

Tony Thompson has been promoted to an executive vice president role at Papa John’s International Inc. In his new position, he will oversee the company’s North…

Naked Pizza set for Cincy, Dubai

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 9, 2010

One of Cincinnati’s swankiest neighborhoods is about to get a Naked Pizza restaurant.According to Cincinnati’s Business Courier, rumors are floating about the…

Signature Systems launches mobile reporting solution

December 6, 2010

Signature Systems Inc., the maker of the PDQ POS System, has released PDQ Mobile, a point of sale mobile-reporting solution that gives restaurant owners access…

CiCi’s taps new director of real estate services

December 6, 2010

CiCi’s Pizza has named Deb Chappell as its new director of real estate services and support.

Wheat prices jump past 8 dollar mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

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Boston Pizza CFO steps down

December 5, 2010

Mark Powell, chief financial officer of Boston Pizza International Inc., has announced his resignation from the company effective Dec. 15.