CiCi’s gets new CMO, CDO

September 8, 2010

CiCi's Pizza has announced the addition of Bill Spae as chief development officer.  

Pizza Fusion adds Larry Zwain to its board

September 8, 2010

Pizza Fusion has added Larry Zwain to its board of directors. Zwain is the former president of PepsiCo Restaurants Intl (dba Yum! Brands, International…

Papa John's enters new $175 million credit facility

September 8, 2010

Papa John's has entered into a more flexible five-year revolving credit facility, according to Reuters. The credit line is for $175 million, and replaces one…

Punch Pizza lands college sports endorsement

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September 7, 2010

Another sign that Punch Pizza, a small Neapolitan pizza chain in Minnesota, is playing like the big boys? The company just announced that it’s the official…

Overlooked greener practices that put money back in your concept

by Chris Moyer — Manager, Conserve, National Restaurant Association

These $1-saving habits will automatically put thousands of dollars back into chain restaurants.  

Yelton: Extended tax benefits for equipment purchases and Obama's proposed rules

by Richard Yelton — Principal, Windham Brannon, P.C.

If you have made any large equipment purchases this year, you may be eligible for a substantial tax benefit.

Stocks all up

Though wheat prices continue their climb, pizza stocks were all up well over $1 this holiday weekend.

Bob Evans goes after pizza delivery with ‘Meals to Go’

September 6, 2010

Casual restaurant Bob Evans has a new message and promo for back-to-school: it's takeout is healthier than that of pizzerias. The company is now using the tag…

Domino’s is No. 4 e-tailer

September 6, 2010

Domino's is now the No. 4 "e-tailer" or Internet retailer, according to Detroit Free Press. Its online ordering system, which allows users to see where their…

Fla.-based Sir Pizza expands

September 6, 2010

Sir Pizza is planning a rapid expansion over the next year. The Miami-based pizza establishment, which currently has locations in Key Biscayne, Coral Gables…

Anatomy of mass-produced pizza in a cone

Pizza Cono's American distributors plan to take the QSR and supermarket segments by storm. 

Pizza Inn signs new area development agreement

September 2, 2010

Pizza Inn Inc. has announced that veteran franchisee and Mississippi area developer Bob Singh, of Greenwood, Miss., has signed a new area development…

Pizza Hut 'most trusted brand' in India

September 2, 2010

The Economic Times' (India) Brand Equity Most Trusted Brands 2010 annual survey has named Pizza Hut the "Most Trusted Food Service Brand" in India for the…

Greatness: Accelerating the Recovery

By Dale Furtwengler

Papa John’s leverages NFL sponsorship

September 1, 2010

As the Official Pizza Sponsor of NFL, Papa John's is kicking off its busiest season of the year with an integrated marketing program that targets the largest…

Registration now open for 2011 NRA Show

September 1, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its 2011 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event…

Yum! presents at "Best of Americas" conference

September 1, 2010

Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands Inc. today announced that the company will present at the Fifth Annual UBS Best of Americas Conference on Thursday, September 9…

Planning store layouts? Consider the recycling and composting trend

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you’re planning new…

Pizza Hut runs 8-10-12 jersey promo

August 31, 2010

The numbers 8, 10 and 12 will take center stage at participating nationwide Pizza Hut restaurants. Following the national announcement of new simplified menu…

Naked Pizza opens in Louisville, challenges "Papa" John Schnatter

August 31, 2010

New Orleans-based better-for-you pizza chain Naked Pizza recently opened its first franchised location in South Beach. Now Louisville, Ky., will be the next…