What do you get when you cross pizza and lipstick with an economic recession?

August 14, 2014

New research by CMC Markets suggests that pizza profits are a sign of the times for Australian consumers.

LaRosa's scores home run with free pizza and Reds games

August 14, 2014

Baseball fan Mike LaRosa is sharing some of his enthusiasm by offering LaRosa's customers free pizza if Cincinnati Reds pitchers strike out at least 11 hitters…

Former Domino's driver named Executive Vice President, Team USA

August 14, 2014

Domino's Pizza has named Stan Gage as Executive Vice President – Team USA, the company announced today.

Pizzerias claim five of 10 winning spots in U.S. Foods contest

August 13, 2014

Food Supplier US Foods announced the ten finalists yesterday of its Top Family Friendly Restaurants competition. 

Webinar on beacons, geofencing now available

August 13, 2014

The free webinar Using Beacon Technology and Geofencing In Your Restaurant sponsored by Splick.it and hosted by FastCasual.com earlier this week is now…

Unique marijuana pizza leaves company thirsty for more

August 13, 2014

In addition to yesterday's announcement of the potential development of a marijuana pizza, Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation stated today it is creating a…

National Restaurant Association joins fight against Seattle wage increase

August 13, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced in a press release that it is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the American Hotel & Lodging…

Persona Neopolitan Pizzeria awards Subway, Auntie Anne's developer rights to expand

August 13, 2014

Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria announced it is in agreements to open up to 20 stores in South Florida in the next five years. 

Does China expose the concept of Quality Fade in QSR food products?

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

The tendency of major QSR brands to stick with longtime suppliers exposes a false sense of security with faulty supplier partners.

Consumer traffic, unit growth low in 2014

August 13, 2014

Quick service restaurants grew units to 337,667, up 2 percent, and unit counts for full service restaurants, which include casual dining, midscale/family…

Pie Five finds a home in the Midwest

August 13, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. is set to open the first of seven stores expected in the Midwest on Aug. 15 in Wichita, Kan., the company announced.

Patxi's Pizza opens learning center for children's science programs

August 12, 2014

Patxi's Pizza announced its Patxi's Pizza Learning Center at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, Calif.

Marijuana pizza prospects high

August 12, 2014

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced today that it is considering developing marijuana pizza with the assistance of India-based pharmaceautical…

Mellow Mushroom prices take off to 1974

August 12, 2014

Mellow Mushroom announced it is lowering prices to reflect 1974 menu costs in its "Way Back Wednesday" campaign celebrating their 40th anniversary.

Deli meat supplier launches loyalty program

August 12, 2014

Supplier Norbest Inc. recently announced the launch of a new loyalty program for customers that allows customers to earn points on qualifying products and…

Summit to take a deep dive into the future of ATM and mobile technologies

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The second annual ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit in September will feature experts with exceptional depth of knowledge in areas of innovation, security…

Wheat, cheese prices jump as gas falls

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza shares, wheat, cheese on the rise

Beacon technology enabling restaurant commerce and communication

With geo-triggered ordering, customers make their order in advance and the order gets pushed to the kitchen only when the customer walks in.

Pie Five Pizza: Have your cheesecake and eat it too

August 11, 2014

Pie Five Pizza debuted its new Cheesecake Brownie today, according to a company press release.

Australia gives self-service pizza a chance

August 11, 2014

Australia is getting a taste of its first pizza vending machine, according to cnet.com.