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Pizza Inn plots 44 units for Saudi Arabia
Pizza Inn Inc. announced a new development agreement for 44 new locations in Saudi Arabia over the next five years. In a continuation of the brand's expansion throughout the Middle East, Pizza Inn … -
Pizza Executive Summit offers hands-on social media station
This year's Pizza Executive Summit will be characterized by a strong emphasis on social media, not only covering the topic in sessions, but also making it a part of the way the conference is …- Jennifer Litz -
NRA's Hudson Riehle replaces Dawn Sweeney for PES 2010
Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association's Research & Knowledge Group, will replace CEO Dawn Sweeney as keynote speaker of Pizza Executive Summit 2010. Riehle …- Jennifer Litz -
Will Punch Pizza's surcharge strategy work?
Popular Neapolitan pizza chain Punch Pizza has added a small surcharge to salads containing pine nuts. Punch has signs disclaiming the price raise as a temporary measure to counter pine nut prices … -
Same-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD
All segments of the industry experienced traffic losses in the first quarter of 2010, according to NPD's CREST, which continually tracks consumer usage of foodservice. The cheaper the food, the less … -
Domino's holds investor event at Goldman Sachs conference
Domino's is conducting an investor call at next week's Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant & Leisure Conference. The call will be held June 8 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time and can be accessed … -
Fate of NRA Show in Chicago unknown
As 58,000 attendees walked the aisles, Illinois legislators battled to keep McCormick Place a viable convention option.- Valerie Killifer -
Pizza Patrón reaches 100-store milestone
Guillermo Estrada, president of Pizza Patrón, inaugurated the 100th restaurant location last week in Dallas. Since franchising began in 2003, the Latin-focused pizza chain has expanded … -
NRA: Planet Retail session offers case studies for international expansion
Identify growing markets that are unsaturated, panelists said -- then learn from leading QSRs' wins and losses.- Jennifer Litz -
NRA: Exec breakfast demystifies food trucks, cooking classes for chains
Think the food truck trend is impractical for your franchise concept, or cooking classes too small-scale? Think again. Panelists at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel …- Jennifer Litz -
Veteran QSR franchisee intros Marco's to Calif.
Marco's Pizza has joined forces with prominent franchising veteran Anil Yadav to expand the franchise by 170 stores throughout California. Multiple Marco's Pizza locations are planned for the … -
Labor union consultant warns of impending "attack"
Labor Relations Institute president Phillip Wilson said a memo leaked by the SEIU late last week signifies the Service Employees International Union's intent to target the fast food industry, pending …- Jennifer Litz -
Pizza Hut Q1 earnings show Brazil a healthy market
Though Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands reported a mixed bag of Q1 earnings stateside, the Brazilian franchisee is reporting robust sales and comp increases for the corresponding period, ending March 31 …- Jennifer Litz -
Brixx firing highlights corporate social media policies
Chains need to monitor how their employees use their brand name online – but some policies can backfire into bad buzz.- Jennifer Litz -
Sbarro Q1 2010 has bright spot with international comps
Sbarro has announced the results of operations for its first quarter ended March 28, 2010. Domestic revenues and comps are still down, but the chain is making progress with its international … -
Uno in process of exiting bankruptcy
Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. is in court negotiations to exit bankruptcy by turning company ownership over to senior lenders, according to Reuters. Company stakeholders are to turn in their voting … -
California Pizza Kitchen opens QSR concept at rest stop
California Pizza Kitchen has announced the opening of its first travel plaza location in the newly redeveloped King of Prussia Service Plaza in Philadelphia. The location is operated by CPK franchise … -
Pizza Executive Summit draws industry leaders
Unique event unites the industry's agenda setters to learn in a dramatically different setting.- Jennifer Litz -
Pizza Hut to Facebook fans: vote to save $10 deal
In a probable attempt to re-energize the $10 Any Pizza deal that has helped kickstart Pizza Hut's formerly flailing earnings, Pizza Hut is capitalizing on state primary season. The No. 1 pizza brand … -
Papa Bello Enterprises to offer food court solutions
Papa Bello Enterprises has initiated a nationwide search for two restaurant concepts to add depth and variety to its existing restaurant offerings anchored by Papa Bello Pizza. The company's goal is …
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