Nick’s Apizza taps new AOR in front of opening

March 13, 2011

Nick’s Apizza (pronounced a-beets), founded by Nick Laudano and Anthony Giovanniello, has tapped The Gab Group as its agency of record as the New Haven-style…

Zpizza names franchisee of the year

March 10, 2011

Zpizza has awarded its highest honor, "Franchisee of the Year," to Cesar and Karen Llarenas of Kailua, Hawaii.

California Pizza Kitchen opens second India unit

March 9, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its second restaurant in India, operated by CPK franchise partner JSMGGC India Pvt. Ltd., a joint-venture between…

Flippin’ Pizza brings the madness for March

March 8, 2011

San Diego-based Flippin’ Pizza is inviting the community to celebrate March Madness with its Create-A-Pie contest.

Donatos launches franchise website

March 8, 2011

Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizza has launched a new website to elevate its presence among potential franchise partners.

Mellow Mushroom set for two openings

March 8, 2011

Georgia-based Mellow Mushroom is set to open two new locations in Ohio and Arizona.

Domino’s named the Official Pizza of the NCAA

March 8, 2011

As March Madness sinks in and brackets fill up, Domino’s Pizza has taken its spot as the “Official Pizza of the NCAA” and several of its 23 national…

N.J. Pizza Fusion marks down for first anniversary

March 7, 2011

To celebrate its first anniversary, the Pizza Fusion location in Red Bank, N.J., will offer $2 personal cheese pizzas March 29. The pizzas usually start at $…

Domino’s hits 52-week high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continue to climb; cheese prices hit $2 mark.

Flippers Pizzeria opens 11th location

March 6, 2011

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria has opened a new franchised unit in Lake Mary, Fla. The location is owned and operated by Tom Ronzino, president of…

Eagle Boys Pizza goes fishing

March 6, 2011

Shortly after announcing a new gourmet line, Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia’s second largest pizza company, has launched a new series of seafood pizzas.

Incorporating gluten-free crusts doesn't have to be difficult

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

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…

Council of Chain Restaurants names new director

March 2, 2011

The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR), a division of the National Retail Federation (NRF), has appointed Rob Green as its new executive director. A…

Yum! Brands sets conference schedule

March 2, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands, parent company of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer Conference March…

Domino’s caps off a big 2010

March 1, 2011

Set in motion by a complete recipe overhaul and a corresponding marketing campaign, Domino’s Pizza Inc.’s results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010…

Famous Famiglia tapped as Six Flags pizza partner

March 1, 2011

New York City’s Famous Famiglia has been chosen by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to be the theme park’s “Official Pizza.” The three-year deal, which…

CEC Entertainment marketing VP announces retirement

February 28, 2011

Richard T. Huston, CEC Entertainment Inc.’s executive vice president, marketing and entertainment, has announced his intention to retire from the company later…

Papa John’s promotes new CFO

February 28, 2011

David Flanery, Papa John's International Inc.’s chief financial officer, has announced his intention to retire in May after serving 16 years with the company.

Three critical mistakes in managing a social media crisis

By Sue Reninger

Gas prices jump nearly 20 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices ease a bit.