Ground Round CEO named NRA 2012 Convention Chair

October 3, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has selected Jack Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative LLC (IOC), to serve as its…

Mellow Mushroom launches Home Grown Harvest promotion

Atlanta-based Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers kicked off a company-wide promotion centered on fall inspired flavors. The promotion, The Home Grown Harvest, runs…

Straw Hat Pizza updates corporate mission with sustainability focus

October 3, 2011

Straw Hat Pizza has updated its corporate mission to include a social responsibility pledge.

Stock market affected by Greece's debt crisis

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Commodity prices hold steady.

Papa John's franchisee files for bankruptcy, paychecks on hold

September 29, 2011

An 84-unit Papa John's Pizza franchisee filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, a move that has held up paychecks for employees at its Colorado and Minnesota…

Eagle Boys Express undergoes menu, store makeover

September 29, 2011

Australia's Eagle Boys Pizza Express store network will undergo a store and menu makeover in the biggest revamp the Express brand has seen since rolling out…

EPIC Programs Group launches pizza delivery insurance package

September 28, 2011

EPIC Programs Group, a managing underwriter and program administrator providing risk management and insurance solutions, has launched its newest program for…

Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Mellow Mushroom footprint grows in N.C.

September 27, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has found plenty of success in North Carolina, and the brand continues to grow in the Tar Heel state, with an opening set for Oct.

New Straw Hat Pizza marketing campaign features Garfield

September 27, 2011

Straw Hat Pizza has licensed the famous Garfield cartoon character from creator Jim Davis and Paws Inc. as part of its new marketing campaign.

Report: Customers tend to patronize independent restaurants over chains

September 26, 2011

Battling with low-operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be hit hard in these poor…

Chuck E. Cheese's names new chief marketing officer

September 26, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, has appointed Scott A. McDaniel as executive vice president, chief marketing officer.

Four Pizzeria Uno units close in Virginia

September 26, 2011

Four Pizzeria Uno restaurants in Virginia operated by ADC Development Group have closed. Those units were located in Henrico County, Prince George County and…

WyckWyre.com integrates E-Verify hiring tools

September 26, 2011

WyckWyre.com, an online talent management solution provider, has integrated new recruitment systems that help restaurant employers manage I-9 verifications…

Crude oil, gas prices plummet

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's Pizza hits a new 52-week high.

NRA seeking experts for show sessions

September 25, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting proposals for education sessions from individuals and organizations for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

CiCi's names Publicis as new AOR

September 25, 2011

CiCi's Pizza has awarded Publicis, Dallas, Snares its $26 million marketing account.

Bobby V's Original Westshore Pizza sold to Bella Petrella's

September 22, 2011

Bella Petrella's Holdings Inc. has acquired Bobby V's Original Westshore Pizza LLC, which operates one 83-seat pizza and sandwich sports bar in Tampa, Fla.

Pizza Inn CEO to appear on Texas broadcast

September 22, 2011

Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn, will be featured on this month's episode of CEO, a public television and radio program that features North…

NYC staple Pizza by Certé becomes green certified

September 22, 2011

New York's Pizza by Certé has been designated a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit specializing in…