Pizza Patrón launches 'Ponte La Diez' campaign

November 9, 2012

Pizza Patrón has kicked off a co-branded promotion, "Ponte La Diez" or "Wear the 10," with Pepsi that is scheduled to run through the end of the year.

Uno Chicago Grill taps Chef Andrew Zimmern to create new offerings

November 9, 2012

UNO Chicago Grill has introduced a new line of family-size pizzas available for takeout only. As part of this launch, UNO's has teamed up with Services for the…

Menu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals

November 9, 2012

Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies.

Figaro's honoring veterans with free pizza

November 9, 2012

Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. will mark Veteran's Day Nov. 11 with free medium, one-topping pizzas for any current or former member of the U.S. armed forces.

Pizza Inn plans to accelerate Pie Five openings

November 8, 2012

Texas-based Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. reported its first quarter FY 2013 results, which included a sales increase of 41.4 percent compared to Q1 '12 at…

Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.

Simple deterrents to late night restaurant robberies

Often, QSR windows are covered with advertizing or window clings; however, limited visibility from the outside provides cover for a robbery in progress.

Middle East Domino's franchisee marks 200th unit

November 7, 2012

Alamar Foods, the Domino's Pizza master franchisee with operational rights in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP), announced the opening of its…

Pizza Hut franchisee expands smaller model

November 7, 2012

NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended Sept. 25, including a 1.3 percent…

Villa Enterprises plants flag in Egypt

November 7, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has opened Villa Italian Kitchen and Bananas units at the American University (AUC) in Cairo, Egypt. These locations…

5 ways to grow your off-premise catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Delivery of your product will make or break your catering program: Invest in safe vehicles, showcase your brand on those vehicles and purchase…

Former Buffalo Wild Wings director joins Blaze Pizza

November 6, 2012

Shortly after announcing its plans to expand nationally, Blaze Pizza has appointed Carolyne Canady as vice president of Franchise Sales.

Detroit Lions join Happy's Pizza coat campaign

November 6, 2012

For the 4th consecutive year, Happy's Pizza is joining forces with Greater Grace Temple in Detroit for its Happy's Coats for Kids campaign. This year, Detroit…

NRA executive named 'Top Lobbyist'

November 6, 2012

Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by…

An industry of choice again

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The industry must improve the overall offer to prospective employees; pay, benefits, working conditions and schedules in order to attract quality workers.

Linking social media to loyalty programs can even the playing field

How one small chain changed the anonymous Twitterverse into a ripe platform from which to harvest one-to-one digital customer relationships.

Cheese prices continue to rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Despite a shortage of fuel in areas hit by Hurricane Sandy, gas prices continue to fall.

Little Caesars honoring military members with free Crazy Bread

November 5, 2012

Little Caesars Pizza is offering a free order of Crazy Bread to all U.S. armed forces veterans and active military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Chuck E. Cheese to boost media weight by 25 percent in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Executives have witnessed a correlation between its reduced media weight this year and slower sales.

Pizza Inn expands in Arkansas

November 1, 2012

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. has opened its newest location on Main Street in Cave City, Ark.