Making the right choice from the single-use ‘menu’

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

Ever stare at a menu for an eternity and still find yourself unable to make a decision?  Maybe you weren’t sure of your own priorities that day or maybe you…

Foodservice executives reveal surprising recovery drivers

July 13, 2010

Senior executives in the food and beverage industry see improved revenue and profitability this year and next, but caution that the jobs outlook in their…

China star of Yum! Q2 2010 earnings again

July 13, 2010

Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands had a mixed earnings report for the second quarter ended June 12, 2010. While Pizza Hut in the U.S. helped slumping comp sales…

June shows consumer spending growth to be slowing

July 13, 2010

Analysis completed by First Data Corp. showed consumers were slower to open their wallets in June, as compared May’s findings. The First Data SpendTrend tracks…

Free pizza promo encourages trial, to-go orders

July 12, 2010

Stevi B's Pizza, the national premium pizza buffet restaurant, will hold its second annual Free Pizza Day on August 19. Beginning at 6 p.m. that day, Stevi B's…

CPK confirms comps decreases

July 12, 2010

True to predictions the company released at the end of June, California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced that revenues decreased 4.6 percent to $163.1 million…

NRA partners with nutrition analyzer groups to help with menu labeling

July 12, 2010

Members of the National Restaurant Association now have access to a best-in-class suite of nutrition-analysis providers at discounted rates to help them plan…

Advertising that delivers

Pizzerias may not have tapped this method of mobile marketing. Hint: It doesn't involve a smartphone.

Wheat prices on weeks-long high streak

Concerns about adverse whether in foreign wheat-producing markets foreshadow greater demand for U.S. crops.

Gluten-free products to see short-term growth

July 11, 2010

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

Domino's UK profits surge from social media

July 11, 2010

Domino’s UK seems to have cracked the social media nut better than most restaurant groups in the States. A recent earnings report attributed an almost…

Restaurants should recognize “new luxury” purchasing trends

July 10, 2010

Luxury spending has rebounded the first few months of 2010, but the things people are splurging on have changed, according to an article in USA Today. The…

Sustainable-minded deep-dish pizza chain expands

July 8, 2010

Green Mill Restaurants Inc., which owns, manages and franchises 28 casual pizza pubs in four states, has announced structural changes and growth plans. The…

Pre-cooked pizza topping pioneer dies

July 8, 2010

After a long battle with a number of health issues, William Burke Sr., founder of Burke Corporation and a pioneer in the fully cooked pizza topping industry…

Five advantages of working with a restaurant broker

By Majorie Borell

New iPhone app reveals beverage consumption trends

July 7, 2010

A new iPhone app could help revolutionize the restaurant industry – without customers even knowing about it. GuestMetrics' iPhone app provides beverage…

CiCi’s to host franchisee expo for national growth plans

July 7, 2010

CiCi's Pizza has announced franchise expansion plans in Phoenix as part of the company’s 2010 strategic growth initiative. The company is seeking franchisees…

Boston's gets healthy menu makeover

July 7, 2010

Dallas-based Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar has announced the nationwide rollout of a new menu at all 52 U.S. and Mexico locations.

FDA seeks public comment on menu labeling requirement

July 7, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has moved into the public comment stage as it develops regulations for the national menu labeling requirement. The new…

Innovative New Plug-and-Play Kiosk Allows Merchants to Easily Cash in on Movie Rentals

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