Brazilian KFC, Pizza Hut franchisee posts positive sales again

November 22, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest QSR chain in Brazil with 846 points of sale, including KFC and Pizza Hut São Paulo has announced financial results…

Topper's Canada adds two dip flavors

November 22, 2011

Canadian-based Topper's Pizza has added two flavors to its retail dip line, including Bold BBQ and Thai Sweet & Spicy.

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans expansion

November 22, 2011

With its fifth location currently under construction, SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has announced plans to open a sixth location in the Kansas City, Mo., market.

Pizza players prepared for Thanksgiving weekend rush

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA estimates 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for holiday meal.

Are we there yet?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Consider a few strategies to build a brand in bad(ish) times.

Domino's Pizza revamps its cheesy bread

November 21, 2011

Two years after overhauling its pizza recipe, Domino's has revamped its Stuffed Cheesy Bread.

Yum! Brands creates separate India division

November 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. has reorganized its Yum! Restaurants International division (YRI) to continue to drive aggressive international expansion.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Staying in line with PCI

Brad Cyprus, from Vendor Safe Technologies, and Jeremy Gibeault, of Firehouse Subs, share take-aways from their Fast Casual Executive Summit session on the…

Cheese prices hit 3-month high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's Pizza turns in another 52-week high.

Yum! Brands adds member to board of directors

November 20, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. has appointed Mirian M. Graddick-Weir, 56, to its board of directors effective Jan. 26, 2012.

Domino's UK introduces new check-in deals

November 20, 2011

Domino's UK has launched two new deals for Foursquare and Facebook Places users.

Pizza Inn opens third Pie Five Pizza Co.

November 20, 2011

Pie Five Pizza Co., the new fast casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its third unit in Dallas. Today, the company will host the grand…

Giordano's sold to private equity group

November 20, 2011

Less than a year after filing for bankruptcy, Chicago staple Giordano's Enterprises Inc. has been sold to VPC Pizza Holdings LLC for $52 million.

Sbarro's bankruptcy exit strategy approved by court

November 17, 2011

Sbarro Inc., along with its domestic subsidiaries, has announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved its plan of…

Figaro's Italian Pizza acquiring Nick-N-Willy's chain

November 16, 2011

Salem, Ore.-based Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Nick-N-Willy's Pizza franchise, which is owned by World Famous Pizza…

First impressions still count for new customers

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Food is still the biggest driver of a customer's first impression.

Domino's plans to double India units

November 15, 2011

Domino's Pizza opened its 400th store in India this week, with CEO J. Patrick Doyle on hand to mark the milestone.

NRA adds supply chain management to conference series

November 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has formed an Executive Study Group to address the many issues surrounding supply chain management.

Happy's Pizza's Coats for Kids program returns

November 15, 2011

Detroit-based Happy's Pizza has partnered with Greater Grace Temple for its annual "Happy's Coat's for Kids" winter coat giveaway. The event is Nov. 26 and…

Pork toppings surge in the past year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technomic research shows a 7 percent increase in pork selections in past 12 months.