Commodities update - Week of Aug. 31, 2009

August 30, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged just under $1.39 per pound for the trading week ended Aug. 28, up slightly from last week. …

NRA forms customer engagement strategic alliance with Loyalty 360

August 30, 2009

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has formed a strategic partnership with Loyalty 360, the Loyalty Marketer's Association, to conduct operator and…

Pizza Hut viral video: Real or fake?

Bloggers are speculating whether or not a video making the rounds is an actual outtake from a Pizza Hut commercial or a deliberate attempt at viral marketing.

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

Pizzeria operators feeling the effect of wage increases

Higher labor costs are forcing some to consider boosting prices.

Delivery driver arrested for altering credit card tips

August 27, 2009

A delivery driver for a Domino's restaurant in Staten Island, N.Y., has been arrested for altering customers' credit card receipts, according to a story in the…

Police search for Chuck E. Cheese bandits

August 27, 2009

Police in Georgia are searching for three men who have robbed seven businesses in Georgia and South Carolina, including four Chuck E. Cheese restaurants. …

Pizza Fusion appoints Larry Feldman to board

August 27, 2009

Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has appointed Larry Feldman to its board of directors, the company has announced. Feldman owns exclusive Subway development…

Western Foodservice Expo to serve up solutions for economic challenges

August 27, 2009

Foodservice operators can learn a variety of tactics to navigate today's tough economy at The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, which kicks off this…

Papa John's sued over driver pay

August 26, 2009

Two Missouri law firms have filed a federal lawsuit against Papa John's International Inc. and one of its franchisees alleging the companies violated state and…

Hunt Brothers adds wings to its offerings

August 26, 2009

Nashville, Tenn.-based Hunt Brothers Pizza has introduced its newest product, Hunt Brothers Wings, the company has announced. The wings, which come in both…

Domino's employee under arrest for identity theft

August 26, 2009

A 19-year-old New Jersey man is charged with theft and identity theft for allegedly stealing $52,000 from his employer's bank accounts, according to a story in…

RedBrick taps Departure for ad campaign

August 26, 2009

RedBrick Pizza Worldwide has hired San Diego-based Departure for a national ad campaign set to debut this month. The campaign will feature RedBrick's…

Domino's employees star in new commercial

August 25, 2009

Continuing the latest trend in casting employees in commercials, Domino's has cast 15 of its team members in its latest commercial, "Chefs vs. Accountants." Of…

Ads for Hell Pizza draw fire

August 25, 2009

A marketing campaign by the New Zealand-based Hell Pizza has landed the chain in hot water, according to a story on the news Web site stuff.co.nz. The chain…

Papa Murphy's campaign boosts online club membership

August 25, 2009

Take 'N' Bake pizza chain Papa Murphy's is building its online fan club with a new sweepstakes that allows customers to register to win a barbecue when logging…

People, Process and Technology: A layered approach to customer credit card security

Ensure the right balance of these components, and you will produce a payments security mindset that will become part of your operation's DNA.

Papa John's hires chief marketing officer

August 24, 2009

Papa John's International Inc. has announced the hiring of Andrew Varga as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Varga, a marketing veteran who…