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…

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…

Fazoli’s bakes up 400-calorie menu

January 3, 2011

Just in time for those New Year's resolutions, Fazoli’s is introducing four new, limited-time Mini Bakes, all with 400 calories or less.

Four score: Loop Pizza Grill testing variety-friendly deal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As major chains continue to battle it out in the unending $10 pizza wars, some smaller systems are quietly flexing their own competitive price advantages.

Local: The ins, the outs and the details

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…

Pizza Fusion targets Tampa

December 7, 2010

Pizza Fusion will be opening two locations in the Tampa, Fla., area in January 2011. The locations are owned one each by Ralph Santell and David Burton.

Fazoli’s un-wraps redesigned restaurants in Central Ill.

December 7, 2010

Fazoli’s is unveiling its new, contemporary look and expanded service model this week at its Normal, Ill., restaurant, just one week after re-opening a…

Is your restaurant required?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Is your restaurant required by law to post nutritional information?

Zpizza launches rustic line of pies

November 22, 2010

Zpizza is looking to start a pure pizza revolution with its new Rusticas, personal-sized free form crust pizzas, made with 100 percent certified organic wheat…

FastCasual.com seeks Top 100 nominations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 11, 2010

FastCasual.com is seeking brand nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in February.

Fazoli’s caps year of growth with Wal-Mart pilot

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Over the past three years, Lexington-based Fazoli’s and its team of veteran executives have worked hard to overcome the chain’s once downward slide. But since…

Slideshow: Fast Casual Executive Summit Food Tour

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicked off Oct. 10 with the second annual Fast Casual Food Tour.

Fazoli’s plans seven new restaurants in St. Louis market

August 3, 2010

Fazoli's is planning a major expansion in the St. Louis-area that includes up to seven new restaurants. The announcement comes as Fazoli's this week completes…

Pizza Fusion shares stellar comps sales

July 21, 2010

Pizza Fusion has shown tremendous growth since its inception in 2006. While most restaurants have seen a downturn in same store sales, Pizza Fusion has…

Pat & Oscar's extends menu with spinach salad

July 1, 2010

Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has introduced a fresh take on a customer favorite — the spinach salad. Always a summertime staple, the Pat & Oscar's spinach…

Hello Pasta to open first NYC location

June 30, 2010

Hello Pasta, a new model in fast casual dining that serves a selection of cooked pasta and sauces, will launch its first of four restaurant locations in New…

Fazoli's Missouri opening marks company milestones

June 8, 2010

Fazoli's has opened a new location in Poplar Bluff, Mo., that signifies two major milestones for the brand.   By opening in a former Hardee's location, Poplar…

Fazoli's Missouri opening marks company milestones

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June 8, 2010

Fazoli's has opened a new location in Poplar Bluff, Mo., that signifies two major milestones for the brand.   By opening in a former Hardee's location, Poplar…

Pasta chains to battle for NY market share

April 26, 2010

Two fast casual pasta restaurants are set to open in Manhattan. The first of 10 Hello Pasta locations is set to open in June, reports the Wall Street Journal.…

Pasta chains to battle for NY market share

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April 26, 2010

Two fast casual pasta restaurants are set to open in Manhattan. The first of 10 Hello Pasta locations is set to open in June, reports the Wall Street Journal.…