Remaking the menu

Pizzeria operators may already have on hand the makings of a popular new dish.

Pizza Inn back on track

After years of missteps, pizzeria chain back in growth mode.

Restaurant show highlights industry trends

Exhibitors display everything from the basics to the high-tech.

Pizza and politics

Operators talk with Pizza Marketplace about their top election-year concerns.

Keeping a legal workforce

E-Verify can help protect against immigration battles.

Pizza on the fly

Operators look for ways to capture the time-pressed lunch crowd.

Selling the sauce

Packaging menu items for retail may be great marketing, but don't expect to get rich.

Beyond the bottle

A variety of serving options can help fortify wine sales

Coping with commodities

Pizzeria operators work to remain profitable despite tough economic times.

Franchise deals to spur Donatos expansion

Pizza chain back on track after acquisition, sale.

Marketing pizza by mobile

Operators have high hopes for mobile coupons, but the jury is still out.

Pizzerias look local

Buying ingredients produced close to home can be a business booster.

Grimaldi's finds success out west

Company plans to double in size within two years.

Delivery drivers feel economic pinch

Rising gas prices, falling wages make delivery jobs less attractive.

Traceability a key issue in tomato scare

Salmonella outbreak points out weaknesses in source tracking. 

Food by Facebook

Social networking sites present new marketing opportunities.

Building business beyond pizza

Early reports say pasta delivery a success for Pizza Hut, but others stick to their core product.

Reading for pizza

Educational programs fill both minds and stomachs.  

2008 NRA Show highlights industry concerns

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Rising commodity costs, food safety concerns, part of industry "perfect storm." 

Selling pizzas by e-mail

E-mail databases can be an inexpensive marketing tool.