Pizza Patron extends exclusive American Airlines Center contract

November 12, 2009

The 95-unit Pizza Patrón company announced that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with the American Airlines Center (AAC), home of the NBA's…

The debate on free

by Sandy Lechner — client contact, The Synergy Media Team

Done right, there's great ROI in giving away food to make loyal customers out of new ones.

Unisys Smart Cash Vault

A new smart cash vault solution for pizzerias.

CPK forgoes menu labeling in Calif. for now

November 11, 2009

California Pizza Kitchen is among those California-based chains taking advantage of loopholes in recent legislation to retrofit their menu boards and regular…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza fundraiser wins with Twitter strategy

November 11, 2009

Popular pizza blog Worstpizza.com, South Florida's Sun Sentinel and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza teamed up for a social-media charged fundraiser to benefit the…

CPK adds Cal-Mex and more to menu

November 11, 2009

California Pizza Kitchen has announced seven new items and whole grain options to its extensive menu, including some out-of-the-box specialty items.   Many of…

FDA updates Food Code

November 10, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration has published the new FDA Food Code, the first full update since 2005, and includes new recommendations for cut leafy greens…

Pizza Hut iPhone app coupon: Glitch or gimme?

November 10, 2009

The Consumerist, Consumer Reports' blog counterpart, has revealed what could either be a glitch or a gimme from the Pizza Hut iPhone app: A choice of price for…

Famous Familgia sponsors LaGuardia Airport pizza-eating contest

November 10, 2009

Six New York LaGuardia Airport employees will compete in a pizza-eating contest co-sponsored by the airport and Famous Famiglia pizza company Nov. 19. Cash…

Domino's iPhone app first to Australia

November 10, 2009

Domino's iPhone application has beat its competitors to be first in the Australian market, according to tech blog ITWire.com. The development comes after Pizza…

More than just a slice

Toppers' new Myza personal-size pizza aims to steal QSR crowds, encourage trial.

Noble Roman's reports big dips and gains for Q3 2009

November 9, 2009

Noble Roman's Inc., the Indianapolis-based franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, announced results for the quarterly period ended…

America's dairy farmers salute veterans with pizza

November 9, 2009

Veterans in five U.S. cities will be getting a hot and cheesy care package this Veteran's Day, courtesy of America's dairy farmers in partnership with Pizzas …

Domino's recognized as one of Detroit's best companies

November 9, 2009

Domino's was once again recently chosen as one of Metropolitan Detroit's "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" by the Michigan Business and…

Uno Chicago Grill to give pizza to troops on Super Bowl Sunday

November 9, 2009

Former Redskin and Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien will join Uno Chicago Grill CEO and Vietnam Veteran Frank Guidara, and Mark Evans, founder of Pizzas …

Farrelli's Pizza wins online contest for best slice

November 9, 2009

Farrelli's Pizza has announced it took fourth place in the 2009 Best of Western Washington online contest for the having the "best pizza." The restaurant beat…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza tries its hand at Vegas

November 8, 2009

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, the thin-crust pizza chain with locations all over Florida, debuted in Las Vegas this weekend at the city's popular Town Square…

Nicky's Pizzeria celebrates Florence, Ky., opening

November 8, 2009

Nicky's "World Famous" Pizzeria is holding a grand opening celebration Nov. 14 and 15 in Florence, Kentucky.   Free slices of Nicky's pizza will be…

Research and Markets report foreshadows possible Tyson Foods contender

November 8, 2009

The upturn in business sentiment following the global economic downturn looks like it could bring with it a wave of consolidation in the global food and drink…

Commodities update -- Week of Nov. 9, 2009

November 8, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged slightly over $1.53 per pound, up 3 cents from the previous week.   Block cheese closed at…