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Healthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals
As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up additional items that satisfy those demands … -
Iranian threats push gas prices higher
Cheese Average block cheese prices were flat last week on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, averaging $1.56, equal to the prior week. Cheese reached its three-month high of $2 on Nov. 15, but …- Alicia Kelso -
Point, Counterpoint: Domino's menu labeling stance
Executive director of New York State Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Alliance responds to Domino's plea for menu labeling flexibility.14 comments -
Commentary: Social Media Part 2: Devices and their virture
If you've read part 1 of this series, you'll probably remember the picture I drew of the typical social media user: A woman, middle-age or approaching it, middle income, with at least some college … -
Commentary: When is a brand good enough?
By now, most people in the industry have probably digested the results of Consumer Reports magazine's rating of 53 "fast-food chains." I was extremely proud of the results for Firehouse Subs, given … -
Decoded: the National Menu Labeling Law
By Lara Baldwin By now you have probably read headline after headline announcing the FDA's release of proposed guidelines for calorie labeling in restaurants and vending machines. But what does it …1 comment -
CEO Q&A: Jack Butorac of Marco’s Pizza
Jack Butorac emerged from retirement mode to help lead Marco's pizza's expansion into 17 states.1 comment- Valerie Killifer -
Commentary: Child Nutrition Act is an important first step
On Monday, President Barack Obama signed into law a $4.5 billion measure that aims to make school meals more nutritious and expands the reach of lunches and dinners to more children. The Healthy … -
Opinion: Why mobile coupons are not the answer
By Jeff Weidauer A couple of interesting statistics were published recently about Facebook, the dominant force online. The first, to no one's surprise, is that Facebook passed the 500 million user … -
How family-oriented restaurants should approach menu labeling
President of a popular pizza chain shares strategies for softening the blow of big-calorie menu items for concerned parents.1 comment -
Should you consider a virtual corporate office?
Here's why the brick-and-mortar office is dying -- and what you should welcome in its place.2 comments- Jason Rummer -
Commentary: Why 'no comment' is never good for restaurants
Pizza companies should know that the only bad press is the one they don't talk to.- Jennifer Litz -
Best and worst of 2009
The pizza industry's saving graces hailed from unexpected places in '09, and so did the year's loser.- Jennifer Litz -
Tackling holiday party communication
Get leads and avoid difficult topics with these tips from small talk expert Don Gabor.- Jennifer Litz -
'Brand' -- what does it mean to today's marketers?
With promotional dollars at a premium, "branding" needs to take a distant back seat to return-on-investment-based programs for many regional chains …- Sandy Lechner -
Survey reveals working consumers skipping meals
According to a new study conducted by WorkPlace Media, 76 percent of workers surveyed have made cuts to their food and beverage consumption. Overall, 31 percent of workers surveyed reported making … -
Mintel identifies healthy food menu challenges
CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items still face a tough battle for acceptance … -
Pizza Marketplace releases industry study
Report outlines trends and issues facing the pizzeria business.- Richard Slawsky -
Five takeaways from the first Pizza Executive Summit
Attendees shared tips and insights at the two-day Pizza Executive Summit that covered topics such as turnover and online ordering …- Richard Slawsky
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