Sustainability: A New Track To Profit (Slides)

Sustainability: A New Track to Profit. Industry leaders provide testimony and advice on how to develop a restaurant with proper sustainability. Download the…

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National Restaurant Association Keynote Speaker (Slides)

Immediate Past Chairman of the National Restaurant Association, Michael Kaufman, shares details on every aspect of the current restaurant industry. Download…

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Pizza Inn comps off 2 percent for 2009

September 23, 2009

Total comparable domestic restaurant sales at Pizza Inn restaurants decreased 4.4 percent for the 2009 fourth quarter ended June 28, the company has announced.

SpeedLine announces Delphis Software AROS integration

September 23, 2009

Restaurant point-of-sale developer SpeedLine has announced the integration of the AROS Advanced Restaurant Ordering System from Web ordering software…

Pizza chains succeed in slow economy, study finds

September 23, 2009

Despite flat sales in 2008 and into 2009 throughout most of the limited-service pizza industry, some chain operators are finding success through a strategy of…

Internet Marketing and the Social Media (Slides)

Industry leaders provide vital information regarding the use of the Internet and Social Media to aid in your restaurant's growth. Download the slides from…

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Brand Builders (Slides)

Industry leaders share tips and trends on how to enhance brand building in your restaurant through emotional connections with your customers. Download the…

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Brain Exchange (Slides)

Brain Exchange Session. Find information on discussions relating to eight topics including: Fast Casual Startups, Menu Development, Web & Social Marketing…

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Culinary Experience for the Innovators (Slides)

Follow industry leaders as they discuss current trends in fast casual dining, what customers are seeking, and how one company operates with a Guest-Driven…

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Executive Summit Keynote Presentation (Slides)

Fast Casual Executive Summit Keynote Address. Download the slides from presentations given by: Paul Barron, Publisher and Founder FastCasual.com/ Dean…

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Learning the New Financial Business Model (Slides)

Industry leaders share ways to capitalize on financial business models. Download the slides from presentations given by: Louis J. Basile Jr., Wildflower…

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Round Table intros Barbeque Chicken Pizza

September 22, 2009

Round Table Pizza has debuted its latest creation, the Barbeque Chicken Pizza.   The pizza features barbeque sauce, grilled white meat chicken, bacon, freshly…

Pizza Hut iPhone app lands a spot in Apple commercial

September 22, 2009

Pizza Hut's iPhone app, released this past summer, is featured in an Apple-sponsored iPhone commercial, according to a story in Advertising Age. While…

Yum! launches hunger relief effort

The Pizza Hut parent is kicking off its annual World Hunger Relief campaign.

NPD: Lingering unemployment will delay restaurant industry recovery

September 21, 2009

Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the…

Domino's adds four new offerings to its Oven-Baked Sandwich lineup

September 21, 2009

Last year Domino's introduced a new line of hot Oven-Baked Sandwiches, which resulted in more than $185 million in sales. They've recently added four new…

CiCi's defines 'the real value meal' in new ad campaign

September 21, 2009

CiCi's Pizza launched a new campaign on national television and radio stations last week taking aim at the iconic burger/fries/brown bag value meals.     The…

Papa Bello moves corporate headquarters, names new COO

September 21, 2009

Papa Bello has announced that the company is moving its corporate headquarters and franchise training facility to Baltimore effective Oct. 15. Additionally…

Donini announces new pizza offering: The Energizer

September 21, 2009

Peter Deros, president and CEO of Donini Inc., has announced that the company is currently sampling a new pizza at one of its key franchisee restaurants. The…

CiCi's donates $26,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters

September 21, 2009

CiCi's Pizza recently presented Big Brothers Big Sisters with $26,000 at the charity's headquarters in Irving, Texas. The money raised by CiCi's Pizza's team…