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Papa John's tops consumer poll for first time
According to the recently released 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study, Papa John's is the Harris Poll Brand of the Year based on the brand's strong quality scores. This marks the first year in the … -
Report: C-store traffic increase due to mild weather
The mild winter weather across much of the country helped to offset the negative impact that rising gas prices traditionally have had on convenience store (c-store) visits, according to The NPD Group … -
Chuck E. Cheese's tests gluten-free options
Company will gauge results from Minnesota rollout before making a decision to go national.- Alicia Kelso -
Study: Online marketing helps restaurants personalize offers
Restaurants use online and email marketing to provide consumers the personalized offers they prefer, according to new research by the National Restaurant Association released earlier this week. The …1 comment -
Rosati's rolling out Chicago Style Chili Cheese Dog Pizza
Chain partners with Vienna Beef to combine two Chicago classics.- Alicia Kelso -
Study: Pizza weathering the UK recession
Recession-weary Brits continue to spend their tightened budgets on pizza, despite cutting down overall on away-from-home meals, according to new research conducted by YouGov and commissioned by … -
Franchise owners, corporate employees form American Pizza Community
America's leading pizza companies, their small business franchise owners and other groups that comprise the pizza industry announced Tuesday the formation of The American Pizza Community. This joint … -
Market Force study shows companies wield social media influence
Social media posts by businesses influence consumers' buying decisions as much as their friends' posts do, according to a new study from Market Force Information. The study found that 81 percent of U … -
Restaurant industry turns in strongest post-recession quarter
Driven by solid same-store sales and traffic results and an increasingly bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) reached … -
Healthy beverage trend comes full circle
Frugality and a return to real, natural ingredients are leading consumers back to high-quality tea, coffee, sodas and lemonade offerings that deliver the authentic flavor.1 comment -
Organic industry grew nearly 10 percent in 2011
The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales. The organic food and beverage sector was valued at $29.22 billion, according to the Organic Trade … -
Report: Pizza segment positioned to double revenue in five years
Operators have successfully weathered changes in spending and eating habits.- Alicia Kelso -
Organic pizzeria a labor of love, integrity
Former Wall Street trader endures daunting certification process to reach 100 percent organic status.- Alicia Kelso -
Restaurants add multicultural training as minority populations grow
In the age of social media, companies should have immediate crisis plans and proactive training programs.- Alicia Kelso -
Study: Salt in QSR meals varies by country
New research published earlier this week by the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that the salt content of quick-service menu items varies substantially by company and country. For example … -
Franchise lending on a steady upswing
Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise Association (IFA) and BoeFly, an online … -
China leads global foodservice market recovery
Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to market research company The NPD Group … -
Innovation, convenience drive pizza consumption increase
More than four in 10 (41 percent) consumers polled in a recent survey by market research firm Technomic say they're now eating pizza once a week, compared to 26 percent two years ago. Pizza … -
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 … -
March sets record for new UK pizza companies
According to Duport Associates' new Companies House data for the United Kingdom, March 2012 was a record month for new pizza companies in the country. Forty-six new pizza companies registered during …
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