Conference to explore health care impacts, menu trends

March 12, 2013

UCLA Extension's 17th Annual Restaurant Industry Conference is scheduled for April 3 on the UCLA Campus at Covel Commons in Los Angeles. The event will explore…

Paytronix adds CRM solution for restaurants

March 12, 2013

Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched a new Data Insights offering that includes a comprehensive CRM solution geared toward the restaurant industry.

Soft economy drives more need for loyalty marketing

March 12, 2013

As the economy continues a slow recovery and brand competition heightens, loyalty marketing has become more important than ever. According to market research…

Figaro's awards 40 new grants as part of charity program

March 12, 2013

H.E.L.P., a grant program created by the shareholders and franchisees of Figaro's Italian Pizza, has awarded 40 grants totaling more than $9,300 as part of its…

NYC soda ban update

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The ability to target one specific category, especially when comparable products like sugary coffee drinks have more calories, gives lawmakers too much power.

Cheese prices drop to lowest level in 10 months

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's stock recovers big after missing Q4 earnings expectations.

Papa Murphy's expanding along eastern seaboard

March 11, 2013

Papa Murphy's is currently seeking franchisees to open 50 new units across Maryland. According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the chain's third location in…

Pizza Hut franchisee accelerates smaller model growth

March 11, 2013

NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee with 1,227 units, has reported a profit of $15 million for 2012, $10.3 million higher than its…

Trend report: Global flavors hit the mainstream

March 11, 2013

Authentic regional foods from around the world are emerging as the norm rather than the exception thanks to changing demographics and a shift in consumer…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 12: Pizza Patrón

March 11, 2013

Building on 25 years of success as the nation's premier Latino pizza brand, Dallas-based Pizza Patrón is exploring new territory with more than 80 stores under…

Five decisions that drive extreme customer loyalty

Customers respond well to companies that accept accountability when the chips are down.

Food industry report shows consumers are moving out of economic crisis

March 8, 2013

Culinary Tides Inc. has released its report "Top 10 Trends Analysis — Shifting Sands 2013." The analysis covers government, technology, health, consumer…

Locu, Automattic bring real-time menus to WordPress.com sites

March 8, 2013

Locu, provider of a menu dashboard for local merchants, has partnered with Automattic's WordPress.com web publishing platform to simplify menu uploads on…

Barfresh partners with RestaurantLink to expand smoothie sales

March 8, 2013

Barfresh Food Group, a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, has signed a marketing agreement with RestaurantLink to market Barfresh…

NYC soda ban sparks mass confusion

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The ban doesn't cover drinks made with "50 percent milk," which is how Starbucks is planning to keep selling Frappuccinos in its 20-ounce Venti size.

Pizza Hut searches for new digital manager at SXSW festival

March 7, 2013

Pizza Hut is conducting 140-second job interviews this week in its search for a new "manager of digital greatness." The interviews will take place in Austin…

Domino's Australia preps for 'biggest announcement' in its history

March 7, 2013

In the 20 years Domino's Pizza has had an existence in Australia, no bigger announcement has been made than the one about to come out on March 11. The company…

Snagajob hourly employment network names new CEO

March 7, 2013

Snagajob, an hourly employment network for job seekers and employers, has named Peter Harrison as its new CEO, succeeding founder Shawn Boyer.

Your Pie pizza concept adds two more restaurants

March 7, 2013

Your Pie recently celebrated two grand opening events for new restaurant locations in Athens and Columbus, Ga.

NFL fans name Papa John's as most recognizable brand

March 7, 2013

It seems Papa John's 3-year partnership with the NFL is paying off. According to the seventh annual NFL sponsor awareness survey by Turnkey Intelligence, the…