Topper’s wooing franchisees with new website

January 23, 2011

Canadian-based Topper’s Pizza has launched a fully-interactive website geared toward franchise development. The site features a password-protected virtual…

Domino’s back in the Philippines

January 23, 2011

Domino's Pizza has reopened in the Philippines with a store in City of Makati in the Greater Manila area.

Domino’s UK names new deputy chief

January 20, 2011

Domino’s Pizza UK has named Lance Batchelor as its new deputy chief executive. He will become chief executive officer of the brand when Chris Moore steps down.

Flippers Pizzeria celebrates its first franchise

January 19, 2011

Flippers Pizzeria has reached a company milestone. A new unit in Winter Springs, Fla., is its first franchised location.

Straw Hat spreads its wings

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

President of California-based pizza company discusses big changes for the 52-year-old company.  

Pizza Hut UK taps pension consultant

January 17, 2011

Pizza Hut UK has tapped Mercer to provide de-risking services for the company’s 50 million pound (about $76 million) pension fund.

ParTech’s president passes away

January 17, 2011

Ed Soladay, president of ParTech Inc., PAR Technology Corporation’s largest wholly owned subsidiary, has died unexpectedly.

Average cheese prices jump

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers not experiencing relief at the gas pump, either.

The Loop unveils Tomato Bisque pizza

January 16, 2011

It’s not often a pizza is inspired by a soup, but that’s exactly the impetus behind The Loop Pizza Grill's newest creation. The Tomato Bisque pizza was…

Rumor mill: Sbarro closing some shops

January 13, 2011

A week after announcing a credit default and receiving a downgraded “junk” rating from Standard & Poor’s,  Sbarro Inc. pizza chain may be closing some of…

Getting the police to do something

I heard the complaint again today. The local police are not responding. The crime was a theft of a deposit from the safe of a small restaurant. An officer took…

Massachusetts restaurants prep for food allergy law

January 12, 2011

As of Feb. 1, all Massachusetts restaurants will be required to have a certified food protection manager on staff.

Top That! Pizza inks multi-state deal

January 12, 2011

In a push to enter the small fast casual pizza segment, Lori Walderich -- chief creative officer at IdeaStudio -- and her husband Jeff recently founded Top…

Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011

January 11, 2011

Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.

Bulk of Yum! Brands' sales come from overseas

January 11, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, A&W and Long John Silver's, presented its international growth…

Major franchise fee withheld from Yum! International

January 10, 2011

Priszm Income Fund, owner of several Canadian KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations, has withheld a $2 million franchise fee to Yum! Restaurants International…

CEO Q&A: Jack Butorac of Marco’s Pizza

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jack Butorac emerged from retirement mode to help lead Marco's pizza's expansion into 17 states.

Domino’s surpasses 52-week high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based chain still riding the wave of its recipe overhaul.

NRA appoints EVP of political advocacy

January 9, 2011

Rob Gifford has been named executive vice president of political advocacy for the National Restaurant Association, effective Feb. 7. In this role, he will work…

Domino’s UK focuses on jobs

January 6, 2011

Piggybacking on recent sales success, Domino’s Pizza U.K. announced that it anticipates the creation of 1,700 new jobs in 2011.