Pizza Trends 2011

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Four steps that pizza operators can take to stay on trend.

Menu labeling is HOT for 2011!

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As the New Year began, California decided to stand firm and strong on a very interesting topic for anyone that is in the food service business: menu…

Endurance, determination & training

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

It was my junior year in high school. I had always wanted to play basketball but due to a variety of circumstances did not have the chance… until now. I…

Local: The ins, the outs and the details

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…

Robbery turned wrestling match

The headline in the local newspaper caught my eye, “Pizza shop owner disarms robber,” accompanied by a photo of the grinning business owner with one of his…

Holiday business crime prevention tips

Typically crime increases during the holiday season, and stores and restaurants are not exempt. Unfortunately, dishonest people and criminals are attracted to…

Skimming: credit cards - and profits

Credit card skimming in the restaurant industry is becoming more exposed as high-dollar theft cases are being made against restaurant workers. Recently in the…

Making the grade

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

I remember it like it was yesterday… Derek, my best friend in 7th grade, ducked down in the back seat of the school bus and said “Cover me!” I turned around to…

Claiming the benefits of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010

by Richard Yelton — Principal, Windham Brannon, P.C.

As many restaurant franchisees are currently contemplating the need to make capital improvements to their restaurants, the recently enacted Small Business Jobs…

Stay awake, stay uncomfortable, stay kind

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report

We are living in a time of meta-shift. Pick your favorite historian, economist, futuris, or business sage - if you listen closely they are all telling us the…

Coupons and Price Integrity

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Offer consistent products, don't discount off your core price and promote new items.

Taking control of who has what

Do you have control of your restaurant? By that I mean everyone who has keys to the building, and storage areas, codes to the POS system, and combinations to…

Preparing gluten free dishes

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Catering to the needs of customers who require gluten free dishes is a necessity for any busy restaurant. While it may seem daunting at first, by being…

Leach: Salt is the new fat

by Jeff Leach — cofounder, naked pizza

Salt, the only rock we eat, has been one of the world’s most sought-after commodities. From keeping meat from spoiling, to financing of wars, to the…

What You Can Do About Food Industry Consolidation

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Buy unique products to attract new customers.

Setting boundaries for social networking in the workplace

by Carolyn Richmond — Partner, Fox Rothschild

With each passing day, social networking becomes further ingrained in our personal and work lives. The benefits of social networking in the workplace can be…

Marketing Pizza to Kids

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Marketing pizza to kids requires PR thinking

Moyer: Remember, 4 on the Door!

by Chris Moyer — Manager, Conserve, National Restaurant Association

The first time I heard Richard Young – the director of education for Pacific Gas and Electric’s Food Service Technology Center – say, "You want to save on…

Mentoring: A lost method for chain restaurant dividends?

by Jason Rummer — President, By the Slice Solutions

Is the process of mentoring team members a lost art in your company?  I hope not, because the positive investment of your time and energy in someone or a team…

Pizza & Healthy Choices

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Increase your sales by offering healthy choices