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Perky's Pizza adding 15 new Middle East locations
Majed Al-Hokair, vice chairman of the board for the Al-Hokair Group, and Jim Howell, president of Perky's Pizza, have signed an agreement to further develop the Perky's Pizza brand in Saudi Arabia … -
Yum! Canada among best workplaces
Yum! Canada, the franchisor of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has been named as one of this year's 50 Best Workplaces in Canada. The Vaughan, Ontario-based Great Place to Work Institute compiles the … -
Hunt Brothers launches two new NASCAR promotions
Hunt Brothers Pizza introduced two auto racing-themed contests this week as part of its primary partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR). The RCR Fan Experience Sweepstakes began April 8 and … -
Restaurant industry groups support renewable fuel standard reform
Four Congressmen introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act this week, bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing food costs by eliminating the conventional biofuels mandate and prohibiting the … -
Chuck E. Cheese adds job applicant solution
Chuck E. Cheese's has deployed SkillSurvey Inc.'s Pre-Hire 360 solution, an online reference-checking solution. Pre-Hire 360 gathers input from a job applicant's references by using behaviorally … -
Yum! Brands social responsibility report focuses on nutrition, sustainability
The company is currently working to synchronize its animal welfare program and policies throughout all of its global markets.- Alicia Kelso -
Chili's Grill & Bar jumps into the competitive pizza space
For the first time in the brand's 38-year history, Chili's Grill & Bar is offering pizza. The menu item is available at participating restaurants for lunch or dinner. Chili's pizza lineup … -
Revention adds dual pay rate feature for delivery drivers
Revention's new dual driver pay rate feature provides the ability to monitor and review delivery drivers' hours worked in-store versus hours worked on the road via the Revention POS system. The split … -
Former Applebee's CEO signs on as Pie Five franchisee
The Kansas City, Mo., area will soon welcome its first Pie Five Pizza Co. restaurant through a 10-unit franchise agreement with former Applebee's president and CEO Dave Goebel. Goebel, a restaurant … -
Adult-only restaurant visits up for the first time in four years
According to new research from The NPD Group, adult-only restaurant visits increased by 1 percent in 2012, the first time in four years this category grew. Total restaurant traffic also rose 1 … -
Domino's IT infrastructure reducing store downtime
Microsoft Corp.'s Microsoft Management Summit was held in Las Vegas this week, showcasing companies that rely on Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center to adapt to the changing needs of their … -
Average wheat prices tumble to lowest level in months
Gas prices are 33 cents lower than they were a month ago.- Alicia Kelso -
Papa John's franchisee recognized for community involvement
Beach Boys Pizza, an 11-unit Papa John's franchisee, won the company's 2012 National Humanitarian Award for its involvement in local communities. According to Southern Maryland News, Beach Boys Pizza … -
Sam & Louie's joins campaign to end childhood hunger
Sam & Louie's has partnered up with the "Spring into Action" campaign in Omaha, Neb., the first collaborative city-wide food and fund drive aimed at ending childhood hunger. Along with the mayor … -
Russo's New York Pizzeria debuts in Dubai
Russo's New York Pizzeria recently marked its debut in Dubai at the Jumeirah Center Dubai. The opening is Russo's first outside of the United States. "Right from the moment customers walk in they … -
Mario Batali eyes Boston for new pizza concept
Celebrity (Iron) Chef Mario Batali is planning to open a new pizza concept in Boston in the fall. According to Zagat, Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca will open in the Fort Point Channel neighborhood. Batali … -
SinglePlatform adds Yelp as menu publisher
SinglePlatform, a division of Constant Contact Inc., has added Yelp as a menu publisher in SinglePlatform's publishing partner network. Additionally, in the coming months, menu updates will go live … -
Papa Murphy's recognized for franchisee satisfaction
Franchise Business Review has recognized Papa Murphy's with the 2013 Franchisee Satisfaction Award. The annual award is given to franchise companies with the highest franchisee satisfaction rankings … -
QSR workers stage 'biggest strike in fast food history' today
An estimated 400 quick-service employees walked off their jobs today at more than 60 New York City restaurants. The Fast Food Forward organization, which helped facilitate today's event, claims it is … -
Franchise Association launches campaign for immigration reform debate
The International Franchise Association has launched an integrated advocacy campaign to "voice the needs of franchise business owners in the national debate over immigration reform." According to the …
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