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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 … -
Domino's offering half-off deal for online orders
Domino's Pizza is offering 50 percent off on all pizzas ordered online at menu price this week. Beginning today, a national advertising campaign highlights how the pizza options will seem endless … -
Different approaches taken to navigate rising food costs
Fast casuals have relied on menu price increases, while QSRs shift focus to value proposition.- Valerie Killifer -
Chuck E. Cheese experiences hiccups in marketing transition
Profits affected by lull in advertising as company shifts message to parents.- Alicia Kelso -
Papa John's turns in strong domestic and international Q2
International momentum attributed to consistency, product quality.- Alicia Kelso -
Report: Restaurant franchising clout growing
Large restaurant franchisees post-recession are evolving into more sophisticated, investor-owned companies that have considerable clout with their franchisor, according to an analysis of the … -
Mark Cuban becomes eThor investor
Tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has invested an undisclosed amount in Calgary, Canada-based eThor, the company has announced. "Over the next few years we are going to see a major shift in the way the … -
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 … -
Pi Pizzeria retires food truck to focus on traditional business
St. Louis-based Pi Pizzeria will shut down its food truck business – Pi on the Spot – July 31 to focus solely on its traditional brick-and-mortar business. According to Riverfront Times … -
Nat'l Restaurant Assoc. to NY Health Board: Beverage ban ineffective
New York's proposed beverage ban is a misguided and ineffective tactic against obesity and unfairly targets the restaurant industry, a leading job creator in New York City and nationwide, the … -
Consumer visit and spending gains buoy restaurant count increases
With U.S. restaurant visits and consumer spending increasing after a recessionary slump, the restaurant industry posted a 0.5 percent gain in restaurant counts in Spring 2012, according to a recent … -
Companies partner to help restaurants with PCI Compliance
ControlScan and Lucas Systems Inc. are partnering to offer restaurant operators comprehensive support to remove the ongoing burden of restaurant data security and IT oversight. ControlScan provides … -
Revel Systems unveils integrated POS for food trucks
Revel Systems, a provider of iPad point-of-sale (POS) solutions has announced the release of an iPad-based restaurant POS system specially designed for food trucks, complete with Twitter integration … -
Five ways to improve your pizzeria's telecommunications
Reporting features can help operators save money and upsell.- Alicia Kelso -
LevelUp eliminates merchant fees
Mobile payment startup LevelUp is throwing down the gauntlet to other payment networks. It's eliminating all transaction fees charged to merchants who accept its payment method. The company said it …2 comments -
Will Instagram become a more effective marketing tool than Facebook?
Brands are stepping up their photo-based campaigns.- Alicia Kelso -
Old Chicago rolls out new beverage menu
Old Chicago has rolled out its first completely refreshed bar menu in more than three years. The lineup features nine new libations. With a beverage mix at an industry-high 40 percent, the new menu … -
National Restaurant Association reports continued restaurant job growth
New analysis by the National Restaurant Association shows that the restaurant industry continues to serve as a leading creator of jobs, outpacing overall U.S. employment growth. In the 12 months … -
Domino's Pizza celebrates South Wales anniversary
Domino's Pizza is celebrating 15 years in South Wales, Australia, with celebrations across the region, including a 15th birthday party July 14, 2012, at its first Welsh store in Cardiff. A host of … -
Natural gas prices spike 27 cents
Wheat prices remain solidly above $8 for the second week in a row.- Alicia Kelso
- Domino's franchisee using self-service kiosks to reach college crowd
- CiCi's Pizza creates program to help franchise financing
- Tourists are coming: Is your restaurant ready to accommodate?
- Toppers Pizza same-store sales up nearly 14 percent
- Domino's CEO not worried about emergence of fast casual pizza
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