Pizza Patron's Spanish language promo nets record sales

July 12, 2012

Pizza Patron's Pizza Por Favor campaign, which ran for three days in June, resulted in record sales for the company.

Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

The service sucked, but that new logo looks great

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

A great marketing campaign is only part of the equation for a successful business.

Food associations voice opposition to new dairy supply program

July 11, 2012

Several national food trade associations have voiced their opposition to a new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in…

Will Instagram become a more effective marketing tool than Facebook?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are stepping up their photo-based campaigns.

Some chains getting head start on menu transparency

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Some chains, while they don't necessarily offer allergen-free dining experiences, do let you know what's in their dishes in a clear, concise manner so diners…

Pizza Inn opens in Statesville, N.C.

July 10, 2012

Pizza Inn is expanding and has opened its 37th restaurant in North Carolina in Statesville.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria plants flag in South Carolina

July 10, 2012

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has announced its latest expansion move into the state of South Carolina. Located in Mt. Pleasant Towncenter, the new restaurant will offer…

Old Chicago rolls out new beverage menu

July 10, 2012

Old Chicago has rolled out its first completely refreshed bar menu in more than three years. The lineup features nine new libations.

Hunt Brothers launches Facebook photo contest for NASCAR fans

July 10, 2012

Hunt Brothers Pizza has launched the Ultimate Hunt Brothers Pizza Racing Fan Photo Contest in search of the most passionate NASCAR fans across the country.

A new frontier: Desktop dining

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The opportunity for new product and packaging innovation in the Desktop Dining category has never been greater.

More pizza chains join Colorado wildfire relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Two companies channel their efforts to the American Red Cross.

Pizza Hut India rolls out 11 new pasta dishes

July 9, 2012

Pizza Hut India has launched 11 new pasta dishes as part of its new "Pasta Masti" line.

Domino's Pizza partners with all-electric vehicle company for delivery

July 9, 2012

Mississippi-based Greentech Automotive has announced a partnership with Domino's Pizza to provide its MyCars for the chain's delivery business.

Flippers Pizzeria's group menu pricing aimed at tourists

July 9, 2012

Flippers Pizzeria is trying to woo groups into its Central Florida stores with the introduction of group menu pricing and catering. Specifically, the chain is…

CiCi's Pizza names new chief operating officer

July 9, 2012

CiCi's Pizza has announced that Bill Spae has been promoted from chief development officer to chief operating officer. In his new role, Spae will lead the…

Wheat prices pass $9 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices pivot upwards.

Domino's Pizza celebrates South Wales anniversary

July 5, 2012

Domino's Pizza is celebrating 15 years in South Wales, Australia, with celebrations across the region, including a 15th birthday party July 14, 2012, at its…

Crime prevention – The power of a flower

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design relies on the ability to deter criminal acts.

Upholding of Health Care Law may lead to digital menu board boom

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Operators planning for law's mandate to display calorie information.