Papa John finds long-lost Camaro

August 24, 2009

Papa John's founder John Schnatter has found his beloved 1971 Z28 Camaro he sold more than 25 years ago to help his dad's tavern stay afloat and ultimately…

Pizza Hut mobile campaign draws 2,000 opt-ins

August 24, 2009

A mobile marketing campaign by Pizza Hut received 2,000 opt-ins in its first two weeks, according to a story on the Internet news site Mobile Marketer. The…

Commodities update - Week of Aug. 24, 2009

August 23, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged just above $1.38 per pound for the trading week ended Aug. 21, up five cents from the previous…

Eagle Boys launches next phase of ad campaign

August 23, 2009

Using a vintage, hot pink Volkswagen Beatle scouring the nation and talking to pizza lovers, Australian pizza chain Eagle Boys Pizza has launched the next…

Pizza Hut plans aggressive UK expansion

August 23, 2009

Pizza Hut plans to open 30 to 50 new units a year in the U.K. beginning in 2010, according to a story in the Financial Times. The company is seeking to take…

BREAKING NEWS: Moore to retire from CiCi's

August 23, 2009

CiCi Enterprises LP has announced today that President Craig Moore would be retiring from his position after 17 years with the company.   CiCi's has named…

Online NFL tournaments can help pizzerias draw gameday crowds

A marketing plan focused on the combination of pizza and football can be a game winner.

Pizzeria worker foils robbery with beer can

August 20, 2009

A 72-year-old pizzeria worker chased off two robbers by hurling a can of beer at them, according to a story in the Lancaster, Pa., New Era. One of the men…

Domino's rolls out pasta in India

August 20, 2009

Domino's Pizza has rolled out pasta in India, according to the Indian business publication Business Standard. The pasta is available in Tangy Red and Cheesy…

Pizzeria planning: Designing and maintaining an efficient pizza kitchen

Many of the steps leading to a profitable operation start in the kitchen.

National Restaurant Association elects new board chairman

August 19, 2009

Michael C. Gibbons, president of Mainstreet Ventures Inc. and a member of the Restaurant Association of Maryland, has been elected as chairman of the board of…

Uno rolls out lobster menu

August 19, 2009

Uno Chicago Grill is rolling out its Best of Summer Starring Lobster menu, available now though Sept. 20. The menu was introduced in conjunction with a quirky…

Man robs Ga. Domino's to impress girlfriend

August 19, 2009

A Georgia man told police he robbed a Domino's Pizza restaurant in order to cover up his lies to his girlfriend, according to a story in the Atlanta…

Poll: Americans more optimistic about restaurants, most industries

August 19, 2009

A recent Gallup poll has found that Americans are more positive this year about most major businesses and industries — including restaurants — than they were…

Mass. Domino's franchisee cited for wage violations

August 18, 2009

The office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has issued citations against two different Domino's Pizza franchise owners for violations of the…

Pizzeria owners deny harassment

August 18, 2009

The owners of Pizza & Sub Express in Hull, Ga., claim that a sexual harassment lawsuit a federal agency has filed against the business is simply…

Domino's is No. 1 Down Under

August 18, 2009

Online ordering and a new menu have helped make Domino's the No. 1 food and beverage retailer in Australia, according to a story in Australia Food News. …

Pizza chains grab a slice of the Inc. 5000

The ranking is based on percentage revenue growth over the past three years.

GQ names Milwaukee's Streetza Pizza one of America's top food trucks

August 17, 2009

Men's fashion magazine GQ has named Streetza Pizza one of America's best food trucks, according to the blog A.V. Milwaukee.   Streetza, a late-night pizza…

California Pizza Kitchen opens first college location

August 17, 2009

California Pizza Kitchen has opened its first location on a college campus at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. The new quick-serve location, opened by CPK…