CiCi's Pizza testing online ordering

December 13, 2011

CiCi's Pizza has partnered with ONOSYS, a Web-based ordering software company, to grow the chain's carryout business through online ordering. CiCi's will start…

Grimaldi's opens in Vegas' Fashion Show Mall

December 13, 2011

Grimaldi's Pizzeria, in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan, has opened its newest location in the Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Boulevard.

New Year's weekend provides rush for restaurants

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

100 million Americans expected to patronize a restaurant for the holiday.

A leopard that couldn’t change its spots

What exactly do you know about employees assigned to handle your deposits?

We've always done it this way

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The market will be significantly different just three years from now; you have to change with it.

N.J. Pizza Fusion marks pizzas down to $3

December 12, 2011

In honor of its third-year anniversary, Pizza Fusion in Ridgewood, N.J., is offering a deep discount to customers. On Dec. 15, personal, organic cheese pizzas…

Pizza Pizza's Children's Miracle Network fundraiser sets record

December 12, 2011

Ontario-based Pizza Pizza has raised a record-setting $250,000 for this year's Children's Miracle Network fundraiser through its Slices for Smiles initiative.

Domino's aims for 100 units in Malaysia

December 12, 2011

Domino's Pizza plans to open 100 outlets in Malaysia by the end of 2012.

Nine California Chuck E. Cheese's fined for child labor violations

December 12, 2011

Nine Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants have been fined a combined $28,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor for being in violation of federal child labor laws. The…

The ageless meatball is the new menu trendsetter

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Meatballs are versatile and offer a big profit margin.

Gas prices hit 10-month low

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Stocks continue to rise on European debt deal.

Report: Restaurant costs will continue to rise in 2012

December 11, 2011

Fitch Ratings, a global market credit opinion, research and data agency, expects U.S. restaurant food and beverage costs to rise by 5 percent or more in 2012…

Eagle Boy names new executive chef

December 11, 2011

Eagle Boys, Australia's second largest pizza chain, has appointed Stuart Gray as its new product development manager and executive chef.

Pie Five expands in Fort Worth

December 11, 2011

Taking advantage of a recent credit facility increase to grow its footprint, Pie Five Pizza Co., a fast casual spinoff of Pizza Inn, has opened its fourth…

Technomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity

December 11, 2011

While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…

Getting ‘Siri-ous’ in Foodservice HR

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

As more programs are developed to be voice interactive, it's possible that Siri will one day be capable of interactively pre-screening applicants and more.

Casey's General Stores expanding pizza delivery service

December 8, 2011

Casey's General Stores, with 1,638 convenience store locations in 11 states, has announced plans to expand its 24-hour stores and pizza delivery services.

Three Benefits of Using a Restaurant Design Build Firm

The right partner can increase speed to market, provide a strong ROI and decrease headaches.

Three Considerations when Offering Pizza Delivery

Delivery service can make a pizza restaurant stand out from the competition, but to ensure profitability, it’s important to consider the drivers, insurance and…

Pizza Hut acquires 46 Ohio units from franchisee

December 7, 2011

Pizza Hut Inc. repurchased 46 restaurants in the Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio, markets from a single franchisee.