Toppers Pizza's remodeling, digital efforts help brand stay relevant in 'fast casual environment'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company expects its mobile site to launch by the end of this year and is investing 'seven figures' into additional digital initiatives.

Blaze Pizza plans to become a national player by targeting Millennials

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new Louisville, Ky., location will be ‘overstaffed’ to ensure guests are taken care of ‘no matter what.’

Competition, consumers driving the open-kitchen trend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Showing customers your ingredients and preparation processes provides a better connection with them, experts say.

Pie Squared resizes the typical pizza joint

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The new concept focuses on top-your-own, 'better-for-you' pizza, but with a fraction of the retail space.

Papa Murphy's prototype created to redefine Take 'N Bake

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital menu boards are a key design feature in the brand's new store design.

NRA Show '13: A handful of menu trends emerge

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten free, Greek yogurt, beverages and children's nutrition are just some of the show highlights from the food side.

Yum! Brands: Pizza Hut China not affected by KFC supply chain crisis

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut will continue to grow its lower-investment/higher-returns Delco Lite footprint, which is significantly smaller than its traditional restaurant.

Noble Roman's CEO dishes on growing take-and-bake model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company has three verticals — nontraditional, grocery take-and-bake and standalone take-and-bake — positioned for future growth.

The Loop Pizza Grill debuts new restaurant prototype

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new restaurant introduces a new design that will serve as the prototype for future Loop locations.

Commentary: How to build customer demand counter-intuitively

By limiting capacity, while maintaining good quality and service, operators can assure that demand remains high.

A look at Domino's new store prototype

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Slideshow highlights new design elements such as "Pizza Theater" and flatscreen TVs.

Domino's launches new logo, store design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Store prototypes include flatscreen TVs, grab-and-go snack items and a viewing area to watch pizza preparation.

The Loop Pizza Grill ready to 'reintroduce' brand to marketplace

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO discusses expansion plans, new prototype and successful menu launches.

Sbarro's fast casual prototypes yield 10 percent sales bump

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Italian chain rolling out new recipes, restaurant designs in turnaround bid.

Vending innovations pose threat to restaurant market share

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Advances in technology help machines evolve from pretzel-filled office staples to fresh, quick pizza providers.

Domino's international momentum continues

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Low number of closures in the U.S. is the result of improved store economics.

MOD Pizza in growth mode

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Latest unit has opened in the newly renovated Seattle Center Armory/Center House, with views of the iconic Space Needle.

Hungry Howie's remodel features modern elements, new equipment

Madison Heights, Mich.-based Hungry Howie's Pizza underwent a redesign in 2010 that featured a new look and equipment. The new design reduced labor costs and…

Restaurant chains going green in response to consumer demand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Green Restaurant Association CEO discusses growth in environmentally-friendly efforts throughout the past few years.

PizzaMarketplace.com's top stories of 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Stocks were hot as companies focused on domestic and international growth.