Peyton Manning becomes Papa John's newest franchisee

October 26, 2012

Papa John's has teamed up with Denver Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning in the past for a few promotions, but today that relationship has gone deeper.

Blaze Pizza to grow nationally after successful launch

October 26, 2012

California-based Blaze Pizza has expanded its franchise growth plans based on the success of the company's first two locations.

Streetza named Milwaukee's best street food

October 26, 2012

For the sixth straight year, readers of OnMilwaukee.com (Wisc.) have voted for the city's best street food and Streetza Pizza has emerged as the favorite. This…

Cono Italiano pizza cones now available at ShopRite stores

October 26, 2012

Cono Italiano Inc., the manufacturer of the cone-shaped pizza cono, has announced a agreement that entails its products being sold in ShopRite stores in…

MOD Pizza founder named as new CEO

October 25, 2012

MOD Pizza has named Scott Svenson as its CEO. Svenson, who founded the company in 2008 with his wife Ally, will assume the position immediately and will focus…

Waking up to late night

As QSR and casual dining segments increase their late-night business, fast casual remains absent in this growing space.

Hungry Howie's targets military vets for franchise growth

October 24, 2012

Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza, which was named a 2012 "Military Friendly Franchise" by G.I. Jobs Magazine, is actively targeting veterans for franchising…

LaRosa's growing footprint beyond Cincinnati market

October 24, 2012

The nearly 60-year-old LaRosa's Pizzeria is expanding its system beyond its longtime Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Dayton…

Villa Enterprises secures $15M to fund acquisitions

October 24, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced that it closed a seven-year, $15 million credit facility with Capital One Bank.

Why isn’t there more pizza innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

There are five key innovation trends emerging from independent pizza restaurants in the U.S.

Peter Piper Pizza's CMO named as president

October 23, 2012

Phoenix-based Peter Piper Inc. has named Charles Bruce as its new president. Bruce has been the company's chief marketing officer for the past three years…

CiCi's Pizza adds two new executives

October 22, 2012

CiCi's Pizza has announced executive changes as part of its 10-year "Build the Brand" growth strategy.

Gas prices expected to plunge

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's shares jump after a positive earnings report.

Pizza Fusion named franchise 'game changer' in Entrepreneur

October 22, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced that Entrepreneur magazine has named Pizza Fusion a franchise industry "game-changer," owing largely to its green…

Indiana pizza shop adds delivery service to busy farmers

October 22, 2012

One Indiana pizza shop has added a new service specifically delivering food to farmers in the area who are too busy working through harvest season.

Domino's hosts sampling program for pan pizza launch

October 22, 2012

Domino's Pizza is preparing for its the biggest sampling program in company history to promote its new pan pizza line. The company plans to give away 100 free…

New research platform measures consumer location, behavior analytics

October 19, 2012

Location analytics firm Placed has launched its Placed Panels, a free service to measure the real-world behavior of opted-in panelists. Companies can use…

NRA seeking applicants for community service efforts

October 19, 2012

Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are…

Pizza Rustica eyes Middle East expansion

October 19, 2012

Miami Beach, Fla.-based Pizza Rustica has signed its first two leases under a Master Franchise Agreement to open units in the Middle East.

Canada's Pizza 73 introduces gluten-free menu

October 18, 2012

Pizza 73, with 72 locations throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, has introduced a gluten-free menu featuring four new pizzas.