Pizza Hut workers murdered near Dallas

September 4, 2006

The Dallas Morning News: Robbery is believed to have been the motive in the shooting deaths of two Pizza Hut workers early Sept. 3 in Terrell, Texas. A…

Patriots' Bruschi drafted as pitchman for Papa Gino's Pizzeria

September 4, 2006

DEDHAM, Mass. — Papa Gino's Pizzeria has hired New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi to promote the chain's Crowd Pleaser Campaign and to co-support…

InstaPrep Table provides flexible workspace for kitchen workers

August 31, 2006

SAN DIEGO — The InstaPrep Table creates additional sanitary kitchen workspace in any environment by using waste receptacle for a pedestal.   Alan Lake of…

Pizza POS provider, Intura Solutions, partners with Posiflex

August 31, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions, a leading supplier of point-of-sale and business management software for delivery and quick-service restaurant concepts…

NRA survey: High gas prices soften restaurant traffic

August 31, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate decline in July. According to a news release, the…

Marco's Pizza maker wins gourmet competition in Calif.

August 31, 2006

LOS ANGELES — Toledo, Ohio, native Matt Swan, general manager of a Marco's Pizza restaurant in Las Vegas, took top honors in the "Best Gourmet Pizza" in the…

Visa issues security alert

August 31, 2006

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — If your restaurant accepts Visa credit cards, beware. Visa USA issued a data security alert Aug. 31 to warn merchants about the risks…

Rascal House Pizza launches online ordering

August 30, 2006

CLEVELAND — Think independent pizzerias are too small to afford and benefit from online ordering? Think again. Six-unit Rascal House Pizza in Cleveland has…

Middleby Corporation acquires Houno A/S

August 30, 2006

ELGIN, Ill. — The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of Houno A/S ("Houno"). The acquired company, located in Denmark, manufactures combi-ovens…

Fast Casual magazine seeks Top 100 nominations

August 30, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine is calling for nominations for its annual Top 100: Movers and Shakers. Company officials said the ideal nomination will…

Legendary pizzerias bet on fast-casual makeovers

Shakey's Pizza and Papa Gino's Pizza are getting new names and makeovers to strengthen their positions in the growing fast-casual dining segment.

Irish pizzerias redlining neighborhoods to protect drivers

August 29, 2006

Dublin People.com: Several Irish pizza companies are refusing to deliver to certain areas of Dublin's Northside following attacks on their drivers. Operators…

Pizza Hut named India's most trusted food brand

August 29, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pizza Hut has been named the most trusted food brand in India in The Economic Times' (India) Most Trusted Brands survey.   "Yum is investing…

Potomac Pizza using pay-at-table technology

August 29, 2006

The Baltimore Sun: After a meal at Potomac Pizza in Gaithersburg, Md., diners can swipe debit cards, punch in their pin number and pocket their receipts…

Bear Rock Cafe rolls out pizza

August 29, 2006

CARY, N.C. — Fast-casual Bear Rock Cafe restaurants have introduced a new category to the menu with a line of Pizzetas. Five new chef-created Pizzetas are…

Pizzeria gets four 100s on random health inspections

August 28, 2006

The Daily News: Gary's Original Pizza and Deli in Castle Rock, Wash., has received perfect scores on all four of its random health inspections, a virtually…

Clean restrooms equal happy customers

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Your restrooms matter to customers, and, yes, they require constant attention. But at least the process isn't rocket science.

New products take center stage at Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo

August 28, 2006

The Mid Atlantic Region's largest hospitality show exhibits new products and services to improve the food and hospitality business.

U.S. comps up 4.4% at Papa John's Pizza

August 28, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's announced domestic system-wide comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 20 rose 4.4 percent (composed of a 4.…

Pizza Hut launches Sicilian Lasagna Pizza

August 27, 2006

DALLAS — Pizza Hut announced the launch of a Sicilian Lasagna Pizza. The rectangular pie has a seasoned crust, is topped with marinara, beef, mozzarella…