-
Yum! Brands CEO David Novak shares leadership strategies in new book
Yum! Brands has announced the publication of "Taking People With You: The Only Way to Make BIG Things Happen" (Portfolio Penguin, January 2012) by David Novak, Yum! chairman and chief executive … -
Unique Pizza and Subs announces OTC tier change
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (OTC Pink: UPZS), a Delaware Corporation, has announced a tier change from UPZS. Unique Pizza will no longer be classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Dec. 7, 2011 … -
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 -
PizzaMarketplace.com's top stories of 2011
Stocks were hot as companies focused on domestic and international growth.- Alicia Kelso -
Commentary: What to expect in restaurant marketing in 2012
Expect catering sales to become a greater focus for restaurant brands determined to get the most out of their operation and generate more sales. -
Flippers Pizzeria now offering free Wi-Fi
Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria now offers free wireless Internet access at all corporate locations. The Wi-Fi upgrade finishes out a full year of environmental in-store updates, which also …1 comment -
Papa Murphy's purchases 20 franchised locations
Papa Murphy's International (PMI) announced that its Company Stores Division — Papa Murphy's Company Stores Inc. — has acquired 20 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza stores. The … -
Papa John's raises earnings guidance
Papa John's International Inc. has released its 2012 operating assumptions and earnings guidance, and announced an increase in its 2011 earnings per share range to $2.15 to $2.20. The company … -
Round Table to emerge from bankruptcy this week
Concord, Calif.-based Round Table Pizza Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 protection in February, will emerge from bankruptcy this week, after confirming its consensual plan of reorganization Dec. 12 … -
CNBC names Domino's CEO top boss of the year
J. Patrick Doyle, Domino's Pizza president and CEO, has been recognized by CNBC as the "Berbie Winner" for best CEO of 2011. Under Doyle's leadership, the company's total debt has been reduced by … -
Grimaldi's opens in Vegas' Fashion Show Mall
Grimaldi's Pizzeria, in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan, has opened its newest location in the Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Boulevard. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant is … -
Technomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity
While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still plenty of opportunities for the daypart … -
Casey's General Stores expanding pizza delivery service
Casey's General Stores, with 1,638 convenience store locations in 11 states, has announced plans to expand its 24-hour stores and pizza delivery services. The Iowa-based company intends to increase … -
Pizza Pizza partners with Winnipeg Jets to expand presence west
Canada's Pizza Pizza has announced a new partnership with True North Sports & Entertainment Limited. As part of the agreement, Pizza Pizza becomes a sponsor of the Winnipeg Jets and will have … -
Restaurant Performance Index unchanged in October
The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood at 100.0 in October, essentially unchanged from September's level of 100.1. October's steady RPI level was the result of … -
Technomic: Takeout adds revenue without compromising dine-in traffic
Nearly 60 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic said they purchase takeout once a week or more. These takeout sales don't seem to be cannibalizing dine-in traffic, but rather adding … -
Restaurant traffic flat first 9 mos of 2011
The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 in a state of optimism after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the continuing economic saga of high … -
Mintel: 5 restaurant industry trends for 2012
Competition in the foodservice industry is always intense as restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for business and attention in a crowded marketplace. However, in 2012 five trends outlined by … -
Yum! Brands raises 2011 guidance
Yum! Brands Inc. has increased its full year 2011 EPS growth forecast to at least 13 percent, or $2.85 a share, excluding special items. The previous guidance was at least 12 percent. Yum! also has … -
Positive jobs report boosts pizza stocks
Cheese, wheat and gas prices continue to slide.- Alicia Kelso
- No data available.
Sponsored by:
