Kids LiveWell program will help parents and restaurants

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) recently rolled out their Kids LiveWell program. The program is designed to be mutually beneficial to kids' health…

Is your remote access PCI compliant?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

When the PCI standard talks about remote access, it is referring to connecting to a computer when you are on another network. A typical example would be if you…

Technomic: Multiunit concept owners have best of both worlds

August 1, 2011

Multiconcept operators, those companies that own and operate at least three unique restaurant concepts with annual sales of $10 million or more, find…

Domino's makes $2,000 promise

August 1, 2011

Domino's Pizza India's promise to home deliver hot pizzas within 30 minutes has cost it dearly with a road mishap tribunal ordering it to pay a teenager…

The battle between Breakfast and Snack: Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Click here if you missed Part 1.

Gas, wheat, cheese prices slightly up this week

Domino's is on an upswing.

Domino's threatens English pizzeria with legal action

July 31, 2011

Mike 'Micky' McCullagh, of Minnies Pizzas in Exmouth, England, received a cease and desist letter from Domino's Pizza ordering him to change the names of his…

Commentary: Share the wealth

Don Fox discusses the importance of keeping employees in the loop.

Wood-Fired Pizza Ovens Help Serve up Perfect Pizza

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria uses wood-fired pizza ovens to create authentic pizzas without increasing expense or wait time.

Top-your-own pizza chains emerging fast

The race is on to be the "Chipotle" of the pizza industry. Below are photos from five concepts that are growing.

Buddy's celebrates 65 years with new pizzas

July 28, 2011

Detroit-based Buddy's Pizza is celebrating its 65th anniversary with new pizzas flavors, including a tribute to Kid Rock and the Detroit Zoo, according to the…

Grotto expands to Maryland

July 28, 2011

Grotto Pizza is set to open its first Maryland location by 2012, according to a recently published story.

Pizza Hut Australia opens 2nd location in Victoria

July 28, 2011

Pizza Hut is opening a second store in Victoria, Australia, according to Franchising.

Eagle Boys Pizza battles for top spot

July 28, 2011

Trying to best Domino's Pizza and Pizza Hut, Eagle Boys Pizza has re-appointed incumbents Publicis Mojo and ZenithOptimedia to its $4 million creative and…

Canadian restaurants protest subsidy for food plant

July 28, 2011

The head of Canada's restaurant lobby is speaking out against the government's decision to give $7 million of taxpayer money to a German food company for a…

NRA’s restaurant industry outlook strengthened in June

July 28, 2011

Driven by stronger same-store sales and traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s…

Who will be 'the Chipotle' of the pizza industry?

An inside look behind a growing trend in the pizza industry.

EEOC proposal bans employee background checks

The EEOC is proposing a ban on employers conducting criminal background checks on job applicants and current employees.

Benefits of a Safe-Driving Course for Delivery Drivers

For pizzeria drivers, a driver-safety program can potentially offer reduced insurance rates and increased productivity.

Pino Gelato adds two more locations

July 27, 2011

Hilton Head, S.C.-based Pino Gelato has opened two new stores. The first is located in the Haywood Mall in Greenville, S.C., and the second is in Cranberry…