NAFEM Show highlights energy savings

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 10, 2011

Exhibitors on day two of the North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show expressed optimism about the number of attendees at this year’s event…

NAFEM: Woodstone's unique steamer

Woodstone's Kurt Eickmeyer talked with editor Valerie Killifer at the 2011 NAFEM show.

NAFEM: Kitchen Brains' restaurant management system

Editor Valerie Killifer speaks to Ben Koether, chairman of Kitchen Brains, about his company's restaurant management software.

NAFEM: Vitamix's The Quiet One Blender

Anthony Ciepiel demonstrates Vitamix's new Quiet One blender at the 2011 NAFEM in Orlando, Fla.

NAFEM: Henny Penny's new Evolution Elite

Editor Valerie Killifer talks with Jason Moles about the company's new Evolution Elite frier. The interview took place at the 2011 NAFEM show in Orlando, Fla.

Papa John's has Valentine's Day covered

February 9, 2011

Love is in the air at Papa John's this February. The chain is offering heart-shaped pizzas from now through Feb. 14.

Pizza Inn reports 2Q results

February 9, 2011

Pizza Inn Inc.’s revenue increased slightly in the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, ended Dec. 26, compared to the same period a year ago.

Round Table Pizza files for Chapter 11

February 9, 2011

Concord, Calif.-based Round Table Pizza, which includes 470 franchise- and company-owned stores, has filed a petition for protection under Chapter 11 with the…

SNAP launches social media-based loyalty program

February 9, 2011

Social Network Appreciation Platform (SNAP) has launched a Web-based platform that integrates traditional in-store loyalty programs with popular social media…

Domino's named Forbes' top franchise

February 9, 2011

Forbes magazine recently named Domino's Pizza as the No. 1 "Best Franchise for the Money." The list included the top 20 brand-name franchises in the United…

NPD: Consumers want quality, not low-cal

February 8, 2011

The NPD Group has released its latest foodservice market research report, “Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out to Eat.” The report found that…

Retailers stepping it up against restaurants

February 8, 2011

Restaurants may want to watch their backs. According to a new survey by Technomic, more consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail…

Pizza Pizza throws Ultimate Football Pizza Party

February 8, 2011

Plenty of Canadians helped set the Super Bowl viewership record of 111 million, including Peter Rae of Mississauga, Ontario. To mark the big game…

Romeo’s Pizza debuts in Dayton

February 8, 2011

Cleveland-based Romeo’s Pizza continues to expand throughout the Buckeye State, starting with six planned locations in the Dayton area.

Straw Hat offers special Valentine’s gifts

February 8, 2011

For the fourth year in a row, Straw Hat Pizza has added a little extra pizzazz to elementary school students' Valentine's boxes.

Gluten-free takes center stage at Pizza Expo

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 8, 2011

The global gluten-free market is set to grow by $1.2 billion throughout the next five years, eventually reaching $4.3 billion by 2015, according to recent…

Restaurants continue efforts to reduce sodium

The American Heart Association has claimed Americans eat too much sodium and is asking restaurants to reduce sodium in their recipes.

Zagat launches Android app

February 7, 2011

Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has teamed up with Handmark, a developer/distributor of mobile applications, to launch the Zagat for Android feature. The…

Domino’s India operator preps for new chain launch

February 7, 2011

Jubilant FoodWorks, a major foodservice operator in India, will launch a yet-unnamed international food chain in the country in the next fiscal year.

Chuck E. Cheese's sending Valentine's tokens

February 7, 2011

Chuck E. Cheese is handing out Valentine’s Day cards, each redeemable for five free tokens to spend at any Chuck E. Cheese’s location.