Uno offers free pizza with entree purchase July 4

July 1, 2009

BOSTON -- Uno is gearing up for Independence Day by offering a free individual deep dish or flatbread pizza with the purchase of an entree of equal or greater…

Domino's cheese partnership moves into second phase

July 1, 2009

Wisconsin Ag Connection: Domino's Pizza and dairy producers launched the second phase of the American Legends specialty pizza campaign earlier this month with…

The Loop Pizza Grill intros new toasted ciabatta sandwiches

July 1, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Loop Pizza Grill has rolled out two new toasted ciabatta sandwiches: the Grilled Veggie Ciabatta and the Pesto Chicken Ciabatta. …

Restaurant Insurance - How to choose the proper coverage and the right policy

Worker's compensation, umbrella insurance, property insurance...finding the right coverage can feel overwhelming. But not have adequate insurance could spell…

Zytronic, Coca-Cola partner on beverage dispensing platform

June 30, 2009

TYNE, England -- Zytronic has been chosen by The Coca-Cola Co. to supply the touch panel for its proprietary Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser, the…

American Clearinghouse unveils online mapping tools

June 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- American Clearinghouse has unveiled new Web site tools to help direct mail clients target specific areas and groups. By using the…

The mobile restaurant

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New cell phone applications include consumer feedback capabilities — and create a lasting interactive presence with the consumer.

Prosecutor who punched delivery girl resigns

June 30, 2009

MSNBC: A Miami-Dade prosecutor who yelled at and struck a woman who was delivering his pizza has resigned from his post. David Ranck plans to go into private…

More on the Pizza Hut twintern

June 30, 2009

MyFox8 (Greensboro, N.C.): Twenty-two-year-old Alexa Robinson was picked by Pizza Hut to be its first summer "Twintern." Robinson recently graduated from the…

Inventor hopes to score with pizza pan

June 30, 2009

Asbury Park Press (New Jersey): After 13 years of waiting, Joe DeStefano has finally received a patent for his pizza pan. DeStefano's invention, dubbed the…

Online ordering boosts Godfather's check averages

June 29, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Online orders at Godfather's Pizza restaurants have an average sales price 30 percent higher than the chain's traditional in-store, carryout…

Sentence handed down in Chicago driver killing

June 29, 2009

Chicago Tribune: A man who beat a mother of four to death with a hammer while she was delivering pizza has been sentenced to 81 years in prison.   DuPage…

NRA reports restaurant industry outlook falls slightly

June 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The outlook for the restaurant industry was dampened somewhat in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

The SteriStation hand-sanitization kiosk

A look at SteriLyfe's SteriStation kiosk, which is made from lightweight, recyclable plastic and can withstand more than 5,000 uses. The kiosk offers free hand…

Pizza Pizza opens first Manitoba restaurant

June 28, 2009

TORONTO -- Canadian pizza chain Pizza Pizza has opened its first traditional restaurant in Manitoba, the company has announced. A second Manitoba restaurant is…

South Dakota Pizza Ranch franchisees receive top honor

June 28, 2009

Argus Leader: Pizza Ranch franchisees Rich and Linda Avery, who own Pizza Ranch restaurants in Dell Rapids, S.D., and Emporia, Kan., have won Franchisee of the…

Commodities update - Week of June 29, 2009

June 28, 2009

CHICAGO -- Block cheese prices moved slightly downward last week on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with prices averaging just under $1.12 per pound for the…

Operators ignore delivery insurance at their peril

While it may be tempting for restaurant operators to scrimp on delivery insurance, one driver accident can literally bankrupt a business.

Pizza Hut debuts new look

June 25, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Pizza Hut has unveiled a redesigned restaurant in Jacksonville that company officials say reflects the company's expanding menu.   "With…

Programs set to highlight National Food Safety Education Month

June 25, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to begin planning for the 15th annual National Food Safety…