Villa Italian Kitchen expanding in the Midwest, South and West

May 1, 2015

After opening in the Pittsburgh International Airport in April, Villa Enterprises announced three additional openings for Villa Italian Kitchen.

NEC to host Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations

May 1, 2015

NEC Display Solutions of America, provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, will host a Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations.

Dole launches fruit purees for restaurant menus

May 1, 2015

Dole launched its Chef-Ready Fruit Purées for kitchen and bar menus.

Persona cofounder appointed to CEO

April 30, 2015

Glenn Cybulski will lead the brand's long-term growth strategy and oversee daily operations for the restaurant.

World Tea Expo to teach how to profit from tea on the menu

April 30, 2015

The expo will host tea tastings and sessions on how to profit from tea on the menu and at the bar.

NRA reports positive performance for restaurant industry

April 30, 2015

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index remained positive in March as a result of higher same-store sales and optimistic outlook for…

Why Group Purchasing Organizations are good for manufacturers and members

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

By working through a GPO, the manufacture of food or supplies can "speak" directly to decision-makers in the purchasing arena, thus saving time, money and the…

Millennials blazing trends trail as franchisees

Millennials are crazy about fast casuals, healthy menu options and the independence restaurant technology affords, but are they a generation likely to be…

Blaze to expand footprint to 28 states, Canada in 2015

April 29, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a fast casual artisanal pizza chain, released financial results for its fiscal year ending December 28, 2014 along with its outlook…

Fast casuals fuel growth of restaurant industry

April 29, 2015

For the second year in a row, the fast casual sector was the growth engine of the U.S. restaurant industry, according to Technomic.

Coca-Cola among winners of NRA FABI awards

April 29, 2015

The National Restaurant Association announced the recipients of the Food and Beverage Awards recognizing progressive food and beverage products that the…

Baltimore restaurants calling for peace

As clean-up efforts continue after the riots in Baltimore, several area restaurants are providing free food and coffee for firefighters, police, the Maryland…

Grotto Pizza increases off-peak dining with loyalty program

April 28, 2015

Grotto Pizza's loyalty platform has helped the beach chain drive traffic during the off-peak.

Taco Grande returns to Papa Murphy's

April 28, 2015

The Taco Grande Pizza is returning today to Papa Murphy's.

Uncle Maddio's spreading across Florida

April 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is continuing its Florida expansion, planning soon to enter the Orlando market.

Commodities: Gas spikes 15 cents in two weeks

Gas prices spiked 15 cents per gallon, but are still lower than this time last year, as are wheat prices.

Pie Five opens Texas, Missouri locations

April 27, 2015

Pie Five is opening two new locations, bringing its number of locations to 45.

Health concerns driving seafood, vegetarian menu innovations, Technomic says

April 27, 2015

Seafood, vegetarian or vegan menu innovation will become essential as millennials represent a greater portion of foodservice consumers.

Boston Pizza rolls out new wings order and sauces

April 27, 2015

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada-based Boston Pizza introduced the Wings Two-Four, a case that holds 24 chicken wings.

Toppers inks 6-unit deal for Midwest expansion

April 27, 2015

Restaurant veteran and local resident Shane Quail will lead the growth in the area, with the backing of Nordic Venture Partners.