Corn at center of price increases

By Steve Coomes

Excessive exposure results in sunburn, frostbite, violent robbery

Exposure to the elements for any length of time can lead to devastating consequences. Skin unprotected from the sun may result in serious sunburn.  With…

California Pizza Kitchen delivers year-end results

February 10, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 ending Jan. 2, 2011.

Canada's Boston Pizza reports record earnings

February 10, 2011

Richmond, British Columbia-based Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. each reported financial results for the fourth quarter…

CEC Entertainment announces earnings call

February 10, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc. will host a conference call with investors Feb. 24 to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and year end Jan. 2, 2011. The…

NRA show will embrace innovation

February 10, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is seeking innovative food and beverage products that have made a significant impact on the industry, and will recognize…

NAFEM Show highlights energy savings

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 10, 2011

Exhibitors on day two of the North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show expressed optimism about the number of attendees at this year’s event…

Pizza Inn reports 2Q results

February 9, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc.’s revenue increased slightly in the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, ended Dec. 26, compared to the same period a year ago.

Round Table Pizza files for Chapter 11

February 9, 2011

Concord, Calif.-based Round Table Pizza, which includes 470 franchise- and company-owned stores, has filed a petition for protection under Chapter 11 with the…

SNAP launches social media-based loyalty program

February 9, 2011

Social Network Appreciation Platform (SNAP) has launched a Web-based platform that integrates traditional in-store loyalty programs with popular social media…

Domino's named Forbes' top franchise

February 9, 2011

Forbes magazine recently named Domino's Pizza as the No. 1 "Best Franchise for the Money." The list included the top 20 brand-name franchises in the United…

Gluten-free takes center stage at Pizza Expo

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 8, 2011

The global gluten-free market is set to grow by $1.2 billion throughout the next five years, eventually reaching $4.3 billion by 2015, according to recent…

Domino’s India operator preps for new chain launch

February 7, 2011

Jubilant FoodWorks, a major foodservice operator in India, will launch a yet-unnamed international food chain in the country in the next fiscal year.

Start Your Engines: Hunt Brothers sponsors NASCAR drivers

February 6, 2011

Nashville, Tenn.-based Hunt Brothers Pizza is partnering with Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) to be the primary sponsor for NASCAR drivers Kevin Harvick and Elliott…

Canada’s Pizza Pizza adds to royalty pool

February 3, 2011

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza Royalty Income Fund and Pizza Pizza Limited announced that effective Jan. 1, 2011, the pool of restaurants on which royalties are…

Yum! Brands’ gets major boost from China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 2, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands is on a roll in every corner of the globe. The company reported a 2010 EPS growth of 17 percent, and a fourth quarter…

Papa Murphy’s makes it onto Forbes list

February 1, 2011

Papa Murphy’s International has been ranked No. 5 on Forbes magazine’s list of top 20 brand-name U.S. franchises.

SPIN! promotions weather the storms

February 1, 2011

As Midwesterners dig out from the Blizzard of 2011, SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is offering vouchers for its four Greater Kansas City locations to make up for…

NOLA franchisee hits back at Pizza Hut

February 1, 2011

Pizza Hut’s trademark infringement lawsuit that erupted in early January against prolific New Orleans franchisee Lundy Enterprises LLC has been countered.

Will Google Offers help or hurt restaurant sales?

Some experts are apprehensive about the new program’s fit for restaurants and believe the concept may even lower a brand's value.