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April restaurant sales up more than 3%, research says

May 12, 2015

Applied Predictive Technologies' index found an increase of 3.6 percent in restaurant sales for the same month, compared to April of last year.

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Rosati's deploys hiring tech to ensure 'great customer service'

May 12, 2015

Hireology, provider of employee hiring and selection management technology for franchise systems, announced a partnership with Rosati's Pizza to provide a…

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SCA Tech to sponsor commodity management forum at NRA

May 12, 2015

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based SCA Technologies, provider of category sourcing and margin management solutions, announced it will sponsor the National…

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Technomic paints portrait of future restaurant industry

May 12, 2015

According to "Food Industry Transformation: The Next Decade," a report from Technomic Inc., the developing disruptions in the food industry will change every…

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Pizza Pizza posts positive Q1, wins Canadian franchise award

May 11, 2015

Canada-based Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp, owners of Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73, released positive financial results for Q1.

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Papa John's results show favorable first quarter

May 11, 2015

Papa John's International Inc. announced financial results for Q1 ended March 29, 2015.

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Leveraging kiosks for fresh-on-the-spot pizza anywhere

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Pizza is the go-to meal for almost every occasion. Normally there are only a few options to purchase pizza such as frozen, carryout or delivery. However, kiosk…

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Wendy's growth offsets soft Pizza Hut sales for NPC

May 11, 2015

NPC International Inc., the world’s largest Pizza Hut franchisee and operator of 143 Wendy’s units, reported results for Q1 ended March 31, 2015.

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Boston pizza same-store sales making a comeback

May 11, 2015

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based Boston Pizza International announced Q1 results and a 6.2 percent increase in cash distributions to store owners.

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Domino's pizza opens first store in Republic of Georgia

May 8, 2015

Domino's Pizza opened in its third global market this year, as the first Domino's store in the Republic of Georgia began serving customers in the capital city…

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CEC reports 'challenging' first-quarter

May 8, 2015

CEC Entertainment Inc. today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 29, 2015.

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Strong April restaurant sales fuel optimism for Q2

May 8, 2015

The data show same-store sales growth of 1.9 percent in April, a 1.1 percent improvement from the previous month’s year-over-year growth rate.

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C-store pizza posing 'competitive threat' to QSRs, study says

May 7, 2015

C-stores' double-digit growth of pizza servings compared to flattening growth at QSRs is evidence of the segment's increasing focus on foodservice, and its…

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5 consumers driving the shift in restaurant trends

May 7, 2015

The growing influence of Hispanics, millennials, Baby Boomers, smaller households, and the desire for fresh and non-processed foods are driving a shift in how…

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Changing menus prove new consumer attitudes

May 7, 2015

AEB emphasizes that restaurants must jump on the group's preferences for locally grown, sustainably raised and non-processed foods.

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Fast casual dominates fastest-growing brands; Pieology cracks top 500, Technomic says

May 7, 2015

Technomic Inc. unveiled its Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, which shows the fast casual sector increased collective annual sales by 12.8 percent to $3…

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Domino's deploys new online ordering for supplies, customer service

May 7, 2015

Capgemini, provider of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, implemented a new equipment and supply online ordering system for Domino's Pizza…

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