NY, Mass. propose menu labeling, target obesity

January 8, 2009

Health concerns continue to be a priority for lawmakers and governmental leaders in 2009.   AHN reports that New York Gov. David Paterson, in his first State…

Burke intros all-beef sliced Italian-style links

January 8, 2009

NEVADA, Iowa -- Burke Corp., a producer of fully cooked meat products, has announced the launch of its new fully cooked All Beef Bias-Sliced Italian-Style…

Fox's Pizza Den partners with Make-A-Wish

Scott Anthony, owner of Fox's Pizza Den in Punxsutawney, Pa., talks about his partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Di Fara Pizza

Di Fara Pizza, located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, is often recognized as one of the best pizzerias in New York. Owner Domenico De Marco has been…

Pizza Patrón issues 'Pizza Pesos'

January 7, 2009

DALLAS -- Latino pizza brand Pizza Patròn has begun distribution of its new Pizza Peso in Dallas/Ft Worth, home of the concept. The Pizza Peso is a $1 coupon…

Pa. pizzeria fined for deer butchering

January 7, 2009

Allentown Morning Call: The owner of Stromboli Pizza in Allentown, Pa., will have to pay a $50 fine for having a deer butchered on the premises. John Okumus…

Pizza Inn opens new delivery/carryout location

January 7, 2009

THE COLONY, Texas -- Pizza Inn Inc. has announced the opening of a new delivery/carry-out restaurant in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The new unit is owned and operated…

Papa John's preps for playoffs

January 7, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's estimates it will sell more than 3 million pizzas during the remaining pro football playoff games, enough to cover more than 5…

Coalition launches nutrition campaign

January 7, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Coalition for Responsible Nutrition Information has launched a campaign to pass national legislation that will provide consumers across…

The top pizza stories of 2008

Cost concerns topped the list of issues facing operators last year.

Vapiano receives capital for expansion, hires new CEO

January 6, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fresh casual restaurant and lounge Vapiano has received funding from three European banks for a total of 45 million Euro (U.S. $62.…

California Pizza Kitchen to present at investor conference

January 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES -- California Pizza Kitchen Inc. will be presenting at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Jan. 15 at 10:20 a.m.

Domino's to give away 1,000 Oven Baked Sandwiches

January 6, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- To recognize its victory over Subway in a national taste test, Domino's Pizza will be giving away free Oven Baked Sandwiches to the first…

Pizza Hut unveils The Natural

January 6, 2009

DALLAS -- Pizza Hut has launched The Natural, a new pizza made from natural ingredients. A one-topping medium The Natural pizza is $9.99. The Natural Rustica…

Little Caesars veterans program expands to Canada

January 6, 2009

TORONTO, Ontario -- Little Caesars Pizza has launched its Little Caesars Canadian Veterans Program, which provides franchise business opportunities to…

King County menu-labeling rule doesn't faze customers

January 6, 2009

The Seattle Times: Calorie-count posting requirements for chain restaurants in King County, Wash., went into affect Jan. 1, but customers seemed to take little…

Largest restaurant-networking Web site marks anniversary

January 6, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -- FohBoh (Front of the House, Back of the House), the largest online professional business community for the foodservice industry, has announced…

Pizza employee who complained about heat out in the cold

January 5, 2009

KING5.com (Lacey, Wash.): A pizzeria worker has been fired after talking to reporters, he claims. Dan Baxter was fired after telling KING 5 News that the…

California Pizza Kitchen appoints Collyns COO

January 5, 2009

LOS ANGELES -- California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has appointed Sue Collyns chief operating officer and executive vice president, the company has announced. Collyns…

Pizza Patron opens quick-serve restaurant

January 5, 2009

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Latino pizza brand Pizza Patron has opened its first Quick Service Pizza outlet in San Antonio, Texas. The restaurant is located in a…