Giordano’s operations continue through Chapter 11 proceedings

May 15, 2011

Philip V. Martino was appointed as the Chapter 11 trustee for Giordano's Enterprises Inc., Giordano's Franchise Inc., Americana Foods Inc. and 30 affiliated…

California Pizza Kitchen raises $50K-plus for tornado assistance

May 15, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. raised $52,993.28 from a recent two-day fundraiser to help support disaster relief efforts for those who have been affected by…

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Brazil Fast Food Corp. Q1 sales jump 15 percent

May 12, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., a Yum! Brands franchisee and the second largest quick-service restaurant chain in Brazil, has announced financial results for the first…

Jubilant Foodworks’ profit surges, plans Dunkin’ and Domino’s growth

May 12, 2011

Jubilant Foodworks just announced a net profit growth of 86 percent year-over-year. The company's net sales were up 56 percent from last year, and same-store…

Yum! sets $586MM offer for China’s Little Sheep

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 12, 2011

Yum! Brands' footprint in China is about to get even bigger. The company announced today that it has offered to buy China's Little Sheep for $586 million…

Mellow Mushroom spreads to Southern Pines, N.C.

May 11, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open its doors in Southern Pines, N.C., May 16.

Papa Gino’s to discuss rewards program at NRA Show

May 11, 2011

Restaurant loyalty technology expert Paytronix will partner with its client Papa Gino's/D'Angelo and Open-i Media to present "The Secret Sauce Behind…

Chuck E. Cheese’s sued for violating gambling laws with kids’ games

May 11, 2011

A San Diego, Calif., mom has filed a lawsuit against Chuck E. Cheese's, claiming the kid-friendly pizza chain is participating in illegal gambling activities…

Marco’s Pizza expands to Oklahoma City

May 11, 2011

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan that CEO Jack Butorac hopes will move the company from the 23rd largest pizza…

Domino’s ready for international growth

May 10, 2011

A day after hitting its 52-week high, and its highest level in four years, Domino's Pizza Inc. has set its sights even higher.

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.

Gas hits $4 mark in many cities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Inn hits 52-week high; Domino's, Papa John's, Chuck E. Cheese's get earnings report boosts.

Pizza Hut joins tornado relief efforts

May 8, 2011

To help support tornado relief efforts in Alabama, Pizza Hut restaurants throughout the state will host a fundraising event May 12, from open to close.

McDonald’s, Yum!, Starbucks on 2011 Fortune 500 list

May 5, 2011

The annual Fortune 500 list, which ranks America's largest corporations by revenue and profit, was released Thursday.

California Pizza Kitchen Q1 revenue down slightly

May 5, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ending April 3, including a 0.5 percent decrease in revenues from the same…

Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company’s profits up

May 5, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, announced financial results for the first quarter ended April 3.

California Pizza Kitchen joins tornado assistance efforts

May 4, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. will donate 100 percent of all dine-in sales from both of its Birmingham, Ala.-area locations on May 9 and 10 to the Mid Alabama…

Domino’s first quarter revenue up

May 4, 2011

Domino's Pizza Inc. experienced a 1.4 percent decline in U.S. sales during the first quarter 2011 ended March 27. This is compared to an exceptionally strong…

Naked Pizza picks Phoenix for training facility

May 4, 2011

New Orleans-based Naked Pizza has chosen Phoenix as the site for its new corporate development hub. The company will use this location to build on its…