Power Pizzeria secures first franchise deal

April 10, 2012

EJ Martinez unveiled a franchise model for his Power Pizzeria concept earlier this year with an intent to grow the brand nationally and internationally…

Pizza Nova wins top franchising award

April 10, 2012

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) has named Pizza Nova as the grand prize winner of the 2012 CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising and Gold Winner in…

Boston Pizza launches All Meat Wings ahead of NHL playoffs

April 10, 2012

Ontario-based Boston Pizza International has added All Meat Wings to its menu, with the same taste as its traditional wings, but with twice the meat and no…

Gas prices may have peaked

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices rise more than 30 cents.

March sets record for new UK pizza companies

April 9, 2012

According to Duport Associates' new Companies House data for the United Kingdom, March 2012 was a record month for new pizza companies in the country.

Pizza Patrón tests by-the-slice program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also testing a fountain service in a new California unit.

Study focuses on how to build loyalty among Hispanic consumers

Hispanics are more likely to visit a restaurant with friends and family than the general population.

RewardMe webinar to focus on driving consumer behavior

April 5, 2012

RewardMe and FastCasual.com are hosting the webinar, "How to use BIG DATA to influence customer behavior," on April 19 at 2 p.m.

Domino's latest ad campaign: No is the new yes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2012

The positive effects of Domino's "Oh Yes We Did" marketing campaign can't be denied. Since its introduction in late 2009 - which complemented a pizza recipe…

Cottage Inn to serve pizza during NASCAR weekends

April 5, 2012

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Cottage Inn will bake and deliver pizzas on site during Michigan International Speedway's NASCAR weekends.

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry raises $2.4 million

April 4, 2012

Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry has announced that restaurants across the country and their customers raised nearly $2.4 million last year in…

Could be deadly, but essential for restaurant operations

If you have CO(2) fill ports or storage tanks in tight enclosed quarters, lower levels, or have older systems or systems that have not been inspected by…

Domino's UK franchisee deploys store reporting software system

April 4, 2012

Domino's Pizza UK multi-unit franchisee, Sheermans Limited, has contracted to use the Domino's PULSE Franchise Office System and PULSE Polling System in 2…

Papa Murphy's forecasts large growth in Canada

April 4, 2012

Papa Murphy's International has announced the appointment of its Canada franchise rights to Papa M Pizza Canada Inc. The master franchisee is accelerating Papa…

5 ways mobile-based loyalty programs will grow your business

Mobile-based loyalty programs allow you to connect with your customers anytime through text messaging so you can send instant incentives, which can stimulate…

Three things you need to know about Facebook Timeline for brands

by Lisa DiVirgilio

The new layout allows brands to interact privately with customers and stay updated on page data.

Waking up at 40,000 feet

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Targeting young people online seems logical but older Americans have embraced technology, too, and want the benefits and ease of new devices and services.

Incredible Pizza Company named top family entertainment

April 3, 2012

San Antonio's Incredible Pizza Company has been named as the top Family Entertainment Center in North America for Facility Food Operations by Tourist…

Humane Society puts more pressure on Domino's over pork supplies

April 3, 2012

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has filed an exempt solicitation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission urging shareholders to vote in…

Hunt Brothers launches Pizza of the Month promotion

April 3, 2012

Hunt Brothers Pizza is giving music fans something to sing about with the launch of its new Pizza of the Month promotion.