Pizza Inn helps franchisees defy credit crunch

October 14, 2009

While many franchisors are pulling the plug on expansion, Pizza Inn is offering a new development incentive program designed to increase domestic growth while…

Cooks diversifying use of wood-burning ovens

October 14, 2009

Wood-fired ovens have recently gained traction in the world of pizza, as their high heat level cooks quickly and imparts a particular flavor. But more…

Recession-time wing boon causes price flip flops for chicken

October 13, 2009

The recession has been a boon for many wing restaurants, the New York times reported, as many perceived wings to be "an affordable luxury." Now, that upswing…

Poll finds Americans split on ads mentioning recession

October 13, 2009

As economic woes continue, companies have to decide how to deal with the issue of the recession in their advertising. Some ignore it and find different ways…

Pizza Hut's video game debut

October 13, 2009

Pizza Hut "weapons" and room decorations will soon be seen in Japanese game Phantasy Star Portable 2, according to TheEscapist.com: Pizza Hut has signed a…

UNO teams with Ocean Spray for 'Cranberry Enhanced' fall menu

October 13, 2009

Uno Chicago Grill has teamed up with Ocean Spray to debut new and healthy items for fall, according to a company statement.     Offerings include an artisanal…

New ‘green' pizza box company officially launches Monday

ECO Inc.'s GreenBox is 100 percent recycled and resourceful—like its social media strategy.

Domino's debt management produces Q3 76% net income jump

October 12, 2009

Domino's Inc. reported a 76.6 percent net income jump in this year's third quarter results, which ended Sept. 6, despite flat domestic same-store sales.

New SmartLogin version enhances security for online ordering

October 12, 2009

Restaurants concerned about providing enhanced security for online ordering have a new tool: SmartLogin 2.0 offers full encryption technology and follows…

Food Safety Training Institute to receive federal funding

October 12, 2009

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation that includes $1 million for The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI…

C-store chain aims to compete with pizzerias

October 12, 2009

Convenience store magnet 7-Eleven revealed its expansion into the fast food sector with its Monday announcement that it would roll out items like pepperoni…

Commodities update -- Week of Oct. 12

October 11, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose to their highest levels in about 11 months last week, averaging slightly under $1.47 per pound, up…

Domino's teams with online gaming charity

October 11, 2009

Domino's Pizza has entered into a partnership with GamesThatGive, a new Web site that allows consumers to help raise money for their favorite charity by…

Papa Bello acquires Kebab Cafe

October 11, 2009

Papa Bello Enterprises Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Kebab Café, a Southern California-based concept specializing in Middle Eastern…

Better branding through cooking classes

Community-based chains should look at 'teach-marketing' as an innovative way to differentiate. 

Dayton helps deliverymen avoid disaster

October 8, 2009

Police and a neighborhood group in Dayton are taking preemptive measures to protect their pizza deliverymen by compiling a "do not deliver" list for the…

Pizza Hut proves sweet draw for prospective wireless users

October 8, 2009

Pizza Hut partnered with Ping Mobile at the CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2009 show in San Diego earlier this week to distribute mobile calls to…

Study debunks comfort-food and stress theory

October 8, 2009

Nostalgia-inspired and comfort foods are among some of the hottest trends based on the commonly held belief that consumers turn to such foods in times of…

Pizza Fusion turns to 'one-stop' POS

October 8, 2009

Pizza Fusion has switched to Revention Inc.'s point-of-sale  system because of its technological integration and ease of use, according to Pizza Fusion…

CPK Q3 2009 prompts catering, takeout for Q4

October 7, 2009

Though same-store sales were lower than executives had predicted for California Pizza Kitchen's (Nasdaq: CPKI) third quarter, company founders announced a few…