Average gas prices up, cheese and wheat down

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Gas prices went up slightly for the first time in about a month, while cheese dropped below a dollar.

Frozen pizza sales down, suffers 'processed food stereotype,' research says

February 2, 2015

Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com, has published a report on the frozen pizza industry, the "Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail…

Where the jobs are: Arizona, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Utah

February 2, 2015

According to the NRA, Arizona is projected to post a close to 24 percent restaurant job increase and Florida and Texas each is projected to post over 2…

NRA president/CEO named to 'Most Powerful People in Food' list for the third year in a row

February 2, 2015

The National Restaurant Association's (NRA) President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named one of 2015's "Most Powerful People in Food" by The Daily Meal for…

Jet's hearts you, Papa John's is sweet on you and Donato's is hot for you

February 2, 2015

Warmth, sweetness and love could best sum up last week's new menu items.

Make every year count

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

At the start of 2014, I was heavily anticipating the final FDA menu labeling regulations and its subsequent impact on the restaurant industry. While it took…

Weaving a loyal web: 3 steps to integrate social into loyalty marketing

Ninety percent of loyalty program members desire ongoing communications from the programs in which they participate.

Check out the two new 'Windows' now open for mobile POS

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A new partnership between Microsoft and PayPal opens the door for PayPal Here to run on any device running Windows 8.1, and Panasonic is releasing a new…

A rundown of Southern California's fast casual pizza landscape

January 30, 2015

The fast casual pizza competition is heating up in Los Angeles.

Blaze offering free pizza to celebrate Sarasota opening

January 30, 2015

To participate customers must follow Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Boston Pizza to release Q4, 2014 results

January 30, 2015

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. has announced Q4 and FY 2014 results will be available February 6.

DiGiorno's ad with Terry Bradshaw ranks among top 5 Super Bowl campaigns

January 30, 2015

Corporate consulting firm CelebExperts revealed its Top 5 Celebrity Marketing Campaigns for Super Bowl XLIX.

Pizzeria Locale heading to Kansas City next

January 30, 2015

The fast casual pizza concept, which has a partnership with Chipotle, will open its first restaurant outside Colorado at 505 W. 74th Street, next to a Chipotle…

Papa John's, Quizno's, Wendy's cited among brands with poorest sustainability practices

January 29, 2015

As You Sow, a San Franciso-based nonprofit organization that promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility, released a new report, "Waste and…

New Illinois pizzeria features gluten-free options

January 29, 2015

Lou’s Pizza Factory, a new Arlington Heights, Illinois restaurant announced its opening in the location that previously housed 30's Pizza Factory.

Pizza 4 Patriots to touch down in Afghanistan for Super Bowl

January 29, 2015

Pizzas 4 Patriots is teaming up with DHL Express to deliver pizza to troops serving abroad for Super Bowl Sunday.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Domino's ad will haunt your dreams

January 29, 2015

It's the latest ad from Domino's Israel for its Sriracha pizza, taken right out of the infamous Fifty Shades of Grey novel and film.

Papa John's offering free pizza in honor of Super Bowl Sunday

January 29, 2015

Louisville, Kentucky-based Papa John's Pizza is offering free pizza in celebration of Super Bowl Sunday.

Marco's ranks in top 100 franchises

January 29, 2015

Marco’s Pizza announced the company received the No. 95 spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list, a ranking of franchises across the country.

Old Chicago Pizza 'Explorer Series' unveils coffee ale

January 29, 2015

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, a traditional casual dining restaurant, is partnering with Left Hand Brewing Company and Allegro Coffee Company on February 4 as…