[LIVE WEBINAR] Combating rising operating costs in a tight labor market

Make a note to join us June 19 for an hour of free expert guidance on taking some of the sting out of your labor costs, even as the hiring environment demands…

Commodities: Yum, Papa John's slide, but so do commodity prices

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Papa John's and Pizza Hut parent, Yum Brands slid in trading last week, but mostly lower commodity prices took some of the sting out of those losses.

Blaze, Pizzeria Mozza take part in annual campaign to fight AIDS

June 4, 2018

Several pizza brands are among those taking part in this fifth year of the AIDS Eat (Red) Save Lives campaign, using culinary products and experiences to…

Russo's pizza brands sign deal for Texas expansion

June 4, 2018

Russo's Restaurants announced today a development deal with veteran franchising entrepreneur Zafar "Jeff" Moosa to expand its presence in three major metro…

National Restaurant Association offers free harassment prevention webinars

June 1, 2018

This summer, the National Restaurant Association said its ServSafe sexual harassment prevention webinars are available at no charge to the restaurant industry…

Papa John's takes the competition 'lying down' with new campaign

June 1, 2018

Papa John's has partnered with northeastern U.S. mattress retailer, Raymour & Flanigan, to promote both brands through a new campaign that gives…

Design partnership delivers BOGO: Restaurant kiosk edition

June 1, 2018

The infinite appeal of two-for-one offerings is part of the idea behind a new kiosk creation from the Vollrath Company and Christensen Consultants that allows…

New tip pool mandates could yield big fines for violating brands

A national labor lawyer is calling restaurant operators' attention to recently passed tipping legislation that may make them liable for big fines if they allow…

Domino's fires one, suspends another over encounter with paralyzed man

May 31, 2018

A Domino's franchise in Kingsport, Tennessee, terminated an employee and suspended a second one after they displayed what Domino's described as "utterly…

Cici's captures Italy on summer buffet

May 31, 2018

Cici's has added two Italian-style flatbread pizzas, a Caesar salad and the Italian lemon crème bar to its summer line-up, as part of a push to bring customers…

Blaze opening in Canada, California

May 31, 2018

Blaze is opening two locations this week — one in Surrey, British Columbia, in Canada and another on Betteravia Road in Santa Maria, California, a news release…

Humble Pie opening in Chandler, Arizona

May 31, 2018

Humble Pie — Pizza, Wine and Spirits will open its newest location Friday in Chandler, Arizona, a news release said. The wood-fired pizza-and-more brand now…

Want a wall of beer in your pizza place? Brands using one now, share

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurants that have deployed self-pour technologies have found the systems reliable and easy to use. The technology, which charges by the ounce, allows…

Little Caesars taps 'create-your-own' trend

May 30, 2018

Little Caesars announced it's going a step further with its Hot-N-Ready pizzas with the permanent menu addition of a new create-your-own take on…

Blaze pops up in Cranberry, Pennsylvania

May 29, 2018

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, will be the latest recipient of a new Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza location when the brand opens Thursday a 1,800-square-foot open…

Domino's asks customers to suggest more delivery 'hotspots'

May 29, 2018

Domino's customers can now submit their own recommendations for the chain's U.S. Hotspot delivery locations —those parks and beaches and other popular places…

Self-pour beer: A tech worth tapping into?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The craft beer revolution has changed the beer industry, and self-pour technology has made it easy for all kinds of brands to also embrace the trend, including…

Ecolab creates Food Safety Advisory Board

May 25, 2018

Food safety company, Ecolab Inc. has formed an advisory board featuring made up of industry experts who will help the company develop new solutions and…

Boston's Pizza welcomes 'swimsuit season' with light pizza

May 25, 2018

Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar has launched its summer menu featuring three lighter pizzas with thin crusts, including the Skinny Carnivore, Potato…

Survey: Consumers spending less at restaurants

May 25, 2018

Americans are looking to not only spend less during restaurant visits, but also hope to dine out less frequently this year, according to a survey by…