Mazzio’s Italian Eatery approved for franchise registry

December 2, 2010

Mazzio’s Italian Eatery, a Tulsa, Okla.-based pizza chain, is the most recent addition to the Franchise Registry, a listing of approved Small Business…

Papa John’s names fantasy football league finalists

December 2, 2010

As fantasy football teams across the country load up for a playoff push, owners in five elite leagues will square off to determine which league reigns supreme.

Viva Mexico! CPK expands to Mexico City

December 2, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its ninth restaurant in Mexico. The latest unit, in the Jardines del Pedregal neighborhood of Mexico City, is owned by…

Domino's plans investor event

December 2, 2010

Mark your calendars. Domino's Pizza Investor Day, marking 50 years of global service, has been set for 9 a.m. Dec. 9.

Jerry's Subs and Pizza founder immortalized in wax

December 2, 2010

Jerry of Jerry's Subs & Pizza has been re-created in wax for display at Madame Tussauds in Washington, D.C. The wax figure honoring the metropolitan…

Holiday business crime prevention tips

Typically crime increases during the holiday season, and stores and restaurants are not exempt. Unfortunately, dishonest people and criminals are attracted to…

Papa Murphy launches gift card sweepstakes

December 1, 2010

Papa Murphy's International has announced a sweepstakes via the company's Facebook page. The "Colossally Massive Super Ginormous Sweepstakes" runs…

CPK opens unit in China

December 1, 2010

As part of its long-term expansion strategy, California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its first company-owned restaurant in China. The unit is located in the…

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza partners with Nonprofit Connect

November 30, 2010

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is launching an exclusive program with Nonprofit Connect to offer its members a 30 percent discount on catering and a reduced delivery…

MaggieMoo’s ice cream pizza gets a nod for creativity

November 30, 2010

MaggieMoo’s, a Global Franchise Group LLC brand, earned a first place award in the Creative and Innovative Products category during the 2010 World Dairy Expo…

Pizza Hut’s Cheesy Bites Pizza lights up the holidays

November 30, 2010

Calling all Clark Griswald wannabes: Pizza Hut is searching for America’s best holiday light displays in honor of the return of its Cheesy Bites Pizza.

Huddle Up: MaMa Rosa’s serving football-inspired pizza

November 30, 2010

Are you ready to tackle pre-game get-togethers? MaMa Rosa’s, a leading manufacturer of branded, refrigerated pizza, is distributing a new, helmet-shaped pizza…

Food Safety Reform Bill passes Senate vote

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 30, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has applauded Tuesday’s Senate passage of S. 510, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act.

Pizza.com adds to sales team

November 30, 2010

California-based Pizza.com, a pizza search engine, has added Shay Traynor to its sales team.

Consumers choosing healthier foods, NPD says

November 29, 2010

According to foodservice market research by The NPD Group, foods high in sugar content or fat have been ordered less frequently at restaurants over the past 1…

Restaurant comps, traffic push RPI to highest level in three years

November 29, 2010

Fueled by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…

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Study: People choose combo meals regardless of value or size

November 28, 2010

In her new research, "Consumption Effects of Bundling: Consumer Perceptions, Firm Actions, and Public Policy Implications," appearing in the fall issue of…

Skimming: credit cards - and profits

Credit card skimming in the restaurant industry is becoming more exposed as high-dollar theft cases are being made against restaurant workers. Recently in the…

Recipes for a Gluten-free Menu

With diagnoses of Celiac disease on the rise, adding gluten-free items to the menu can help broaden a restaurant's customer base.