PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 57: Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc. & Nick-N-Willy's

October 3, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 57: Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc. & Nick-N-Willy's, Salem, Ore., and Boulder, Colo.

It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Exec Summit

Monkey Media's Erle Dardick weighs in on why operators can't miss this year's Summit.

The great bacon shortage

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.

Using social media conversations to foster brand awareness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Most online conversations are positive; however customer service is an easy point of contention.

MICROS implements Isis SmartTap m-commerce app at restaurants

October 2, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the integration of the Isis…

POS system hackers are caught and prosecuted

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Subway has been the subject of intensive scrutiny and media attention since it came to light that its POS system was found to be vulnerable and that several…

Pizza Patrón launches Pesos Por St. Jude fundraiser

October 2, 2012

Pizza Patrón will continue its tradition of raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during October. Each year, Pizza Patrón conducts the…

NRA Show will be at Chicago's McCormick Place through 2021

October 2, 2012

The National Restaurant Association announced this week that its annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine…

Domino's launches pan pizza in Canada

October 2, 2012

A week after announcing its biggest product launch in three years, Domino's Pizza has also added its new pan pizza to menus in Canada. Handmade pan pizzas …

Domino's shares jump after pan pizza launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cost of cheese continues to rise.

Pizza Hut kicks off election-themed marketing campaign

October 1, 2012

Pizza Hut has launched a presidential election-themed marketing campaign called The Pizza Party.

Sir Pizza continues expansion using Revention technology

October 1, 2012

Florida-based pizza concept Sir Pizza is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan for the South Florida region. There are currently 16 open locations.

Pizza Ranch debuts three new menu items

October 1, 2012

Pizza Ranch has three new menu items on the buffet, including The Outlaw Pizza, Sundance Salad and Cowboy Cajun Corn.

Domino's marks five years of fire safety partnership

October 1, 2012

Domino's Pizza is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Sparky the Fire Dog for the fifth consecutive year to deliver fire safety…

Restaurant traffic, sales up for 15th consecutive month

October 1, 2012

Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a modest gain…

Unique Pizza eyes U.S. expansion for newly acquired Pizza Fusion

October 1, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced Pizza Fusion's domestic expansion strategy, beginning with a new franchise in Charlotte, N.C. to be opened this…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 58: Shakey's

October 1, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 58: Shakey's Pizza Parlor, Sacramento, Calif.

Detroit Style Pizza Co. introduces catering

September 28, 2012

Detroit Style Pizza Co. has introduced its new catering service, which lets clients serve the chain's award-winning pizza and more at events in the greater…

Villa Italian Kitchen debuts in Colombia

September 28, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has announced its first location in Colombia with the grand opening of Villa Italian Kitchen in Bogota.

Pizza Hut partners with Hulu for hunger relief promotion

September 28, 2012

Pizza Hut's annual World Hunger Relief campaign began this week and will continue through Nov. 3. During that time, the company will collect donations in-store…