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Big three gear up for the big game
Pizza chains offer promotions, expect record-breaking orders for the biggest delivery day of the year.- Alicia Kelso -
U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable
The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total restaurants from 2009. The numbers were … -
Consumers to alter budgets amid rising gas, food costs
As food companies and restaurant operators make hard fought attempts to keep from raising prices, U.S. consumers are bracing to pay more for their food in 2011, according to food market research by … -
AHA calls on food industry for salt reduction
The American Heart Association has issued a call to action for the public, health professionals, the foodservice industry and the government to put forth a greater effort in reducing sodium intake … -
Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011
Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so. These are the estimates derived from a … -
Study: Consumers want differentiation from casual dining concepts
A new study by Chicago-based Technomic shows that even as consumers are expected to loosen their purse strings in 2011, finding a good value from the casual dining category is still of the utmost … -
Toppers’ social media efforts yielding results
Toppers Pizza's recent promotion did exactly what it set out to do – pique the interest of the company's faithful younger demographic. The Spank Your Pizza Facebook Contest, launched in August …- Alicia Kelso -
Domino’s U.K. sales buoyed by technology
Domino's Pizza units in the United Kingdom and Ireland have gotten quite a boost from online and iPhone orders. The company's 2010 sales were up almost 20 percent, and more than one-third of all … -
Craft brewer definition updated
The board of directors of the Brewers Association, which represents the majority of U.S. brewing companies, has voted to change its designation of "small" craft brewer. The board also revised its … -
Restaurant Performance Index posts November decline
As a result of a downtick in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell below 100 in November. The RPI – a … -
Craft beer popularity soars
While spirits barely edged out beer as the most popular alcoholic beverage enjoyed by consumers in 2010, the market has hardly fallen flat. According to the latest research from Mintel, domestic beer … -
PizzaMarketplace.com’s top stories of 2010
Pizza giants battled out a price war and a wheat crisis, while smaller companies touted healthy pies and make-your-own concepts.1 comment- Alicia Kelso -
2011 U.K. foodservice trends predicted
The United Kingdom has welcomed many American brands to its soil. Chains such as KFC, McDonald's, Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, Domino's, Papa John's and Pizza Hut have made huge footprints there … -
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 … -
Oh, Canada! Foodservice industry ‘up north’ outpacing U.S.
Restaurant chains are spreading throughout Canada faster than they are in the U.S. According to a study by Technomic, the Canadian restaurant industry has achieved a higher growth rate in 2010 than … -
Food and drink tickets more expensive in 2010
Although Americans' wallets may feel thinner because of the recession, consumers are apparently willing to spend almost a dollar more on lunch. New research from Intellaprice, a pricing intelligence … -
Unemployment hampers restaurant recovery, but volumes gain slight edge
With continued high unemployment across the U.S., restaurant traffic remained down 1 percent in the third calendar quarter of 2010; however, positive signs point to restaurant traffic growth in the … -
Restaurant comps, traffic push RPI to highest level in three years
Fueled by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest level in more than three years. The RPI … -
Wiener: Papa John's in East Village?
New York pizza guru Scott Wiener (Scott’s Pizza Tours) analyzes the market for Papa John's in NYC's famous pizza enclave. -
NPD: Family dining makes a comeback
Restaurant visits from families or parties with kids increased this past summer after three years of traffic declines, according to market research company The NPD Group. NPD's foodservice market …- Jennifer Litz
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