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Cinnabon tests broader menu, jumps into pizza space
An Atlanta Cinnabon location is reportedly testing a new "Pizzabon," with pizza characteristics served on a snack size, savory bun. According to the New York Daily News the new limited time offering … -
The Loop Pizza Grill ready to 'reintroduce' brand to marketplace
CEO discusses expansion plans, new prototype and successful menu launches.- Alicia Kelso -
Connecticut pizzeria employs those with developmental disabilities
Taste of Life, a new pizzeria located in West Hartford, Conn., features vegetarian and kosher pizzas and is run out of a synagogue two nights a week by caterer Yosi Awad. According to a reader … -
California Pizza Kitchen launching new menu in the Philippines
To celebrate "National Pizza Day" in the Philippines Aug. 15, California Pizza Kitchen is launching a new menu and giving away free pizza. According to ABS-CBN News, Aug. 15 also marks the opening of … -
Gatti's Pizza's gluten-free promotion sets record
Gatti's restaurants in Austin answered more than 28,000 phone calls, and gave away more than $50,000 worth of gluten-free pizza to customers in one day.- Alicia Kelso -
Papa John's Obamacare comments create social media firestorm
During Q2 earnings call, CEO claimed Affordable Care Act would cause rise in pizza prices in order to protect shareholders.- Alicia Kelso -
Sbarro's fast casual prototypes yield 10 percent sales bump
Italian chain rolling out new recipes, restaurant designs in turnaround bid.- Alicia Kelso -
Pizza Hut franchisee reports 5 percent jump in comp sales
Kansas-based NPC International Inc. has reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 26. NPC International is the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee and currently operates 1,200 Pizza … -
Pizza Hut Pakistan pulls Ramadan promotion
Pizza Hut Pakistan has removed its Ramadan promotion, claiming it wants to "reduce gluttony." The move has caused anger among the chain's customers expecting a deal on an all-you-can-eat meal after a … -
Domino's India launches two new snacks
Domino's Pizza India has rolled out two new snacks – Spicy Twistyz and Potato Smacker. According to Food & Beverage News, they are being offered to enhance dine-in meals. The Potato … -
Vending innovations pose threat to restaurant market share
Advances in technology help machines evolve from pretzel-filled office staples to fresh, quick pizza providers.- Alicia Kelso -
Pizza Hut celebrates Mars' landing with 'Red Planet Pizza'
Although not an "official" rollout, Pizza Hut has come up with a Red Planet Pizza in celebration of the landing of the Mars rover Curiosity. The chain has introduced the creation – featuring … -
Craft beer sales up 14 percent in 2012
The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, has released strong mid-year numbers for small and independent craft brewers in the U.S … -
Papa John's signs 5-year partnership deal with NC State Athletics
Papa John's is now an "Official Partner of Wolfpack Athletics," having signed a 5-year collaboration deal this week with North Carolina State. The agreement includes stadium signage, broadcast and … -
Little Caesars' new marketing campaign bets on reverse psychology
Little Caesars has introduced a new marketing campaign asking customers not to call the chain to order a pizza. The attempt at reverse psychology encourages guests to choose carry out instead for its … -
Uncle Maddio's introduces gluten-free pizza for kids
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint launched a gluten-free kids' pizza this week. The kids' meal pizzas are available with a choice of more than 25 gluten-free toppings. For people with gluten allergies … -
Zaffiro's Pizzeria and Bar to open third Marcus Theatres location
Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has announced its third Zaffiro's Pizzeria & Bar will open to the public on Aug. 3 at its Ridge Cinema in New Berlin, Wis., a western … -
Fast casual concept PizzaRev eyes California expansion
PizzaRev, a new Los Angeles-based fast casual artisanal pizza concept from music industry veterans Irv Zuckerman and Rodney Eckerman, is set to expand across Los Angeles County in the coming months … -
NPD: Consumer interest in smaller portions, customization lead to combo meal declines
Combo meals are down by about 1 billion servings since 2007, according to market research firm The NPD Group. A recently released NPD foodservice market research report finds that smaller lunch and … -
June Restaurant Performance Index shows improved conditions
Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 100 for the eighth consecutive month in June …
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