Pizza Patrón spreads to San Diego

February 14, 2011

Pizza De la Comunidad LLC has opened its first of 11 Pizza Patrón locations in the San Diego Market. The new unit is in the Escondido area.

Gatti’s Pizza returns to El Paso

February 14, 2011

Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opened a new GattiTown this week in El Paso, Texas. This marks the return of Gatti’s Pizza to the market for the first…

Domino’s UK drops ‘Talent’ sponsorship

February 14, 2011

The reality television show that launched Susan Boyle’s career has lost one of its major sponsors. Domino’s Pizza U.K. pulled its name from Britain’s Got…

No wheat relief in sight

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Most pizza stocks continue to rise.

Women make restaurant ownership gains

February 13, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that nearly 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women.

Domino's Pizza refranchises 26 Minneapolis units

February 13, 2011

Domino's Pizza has refranchised 26 company-owned stores in the Minneapolis market to franchisee Bill Graves' Ultimate Challenge LLC. With the acquisition…

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…