Pizza Hut upgrades iPhone app

August 3, 2011

Pizza Hut Australia has released an upgraded version of its iPhone mobile app that includes an augmented reality function.

Chorizo sales triple at Pizza Patrón

August 3, 2011

Since the July launch of its chorizo, Pizza Patrón has tripled its chorizo sales, running out of the product in every distribution center. However, customers…

Giordano's now using approved ingredients

August 3, 2011

Giordano's is officially using proprietary products at each of its deep-dish pizza restaurants after being accused of the opposite, according to the Chicago…

Pizza Inn names new culinary opts manager

August 3, 2011

Andy Wittman knows his pizza. The former field business consultant for Pizza Inn is now the company's culinary operations manager.

CEC Entertainment reports Q2 financials

August 3, 2011

CEC Entertainment, Inc.,  parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's,  today announced its financial results for its second quarter ending July 3. Total revenues for…

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

What small operators have that the giants don’t

by Tim McCallum — President, Combustion Media

While attending the W.I.S.E. Summit in Chicago last week, I listened to some of our greatest examples of entrepreneurship and success from the likes of:

When school bells shine, opportunities climb

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

Families with children are so significant to foodservice that it is important to understand who makes the decision on what and where to eat. Most food service…

Wyalla Domino’s is best in Australia

August 2, 2011

The Domino's in Wyalla, Australia beat out more than 550 Domino's locations throughout Australia and New Zealand, securing top honors at the Domino's Pizza…

Papa John’s announces Q2 results

August 2, 2011

Papa John's International Inc. today announced revenues of $293.5 million for second quarter 2011, a 4.6 percent increase from revenues of $280.6 million for…

Pizza Hut’s biggest franchisee reports Q2 earnings

August 2, 2011

NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, today reported results of its second fiscal quarter ending June 28.

Middleby acquires Auto-Bake

August 2, 2011

The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Auto-Bake Pty Ltd, a manufacturer of automated baking systems for the food processing industry.

'Groundhog Day' isn't reality

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

'Groundhog Day' isn't reality

Kids LiveWell program will help parents and restaurants

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) recently rolled out their Kids LiveWell program. The program is designed to be mutually beneficial to kids' health…

Is your remote access PCI compliant?

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

When the PCI standard talks about remote access, it is referring to connecting to a computer when you are on another network. A typical example would be if you…

Technomic: Multiunit concept owners have best of both worlds

August 1, 2011

Multiconcept operators, those companies that own and operate at least three unique restaurant concepts with annual sales of $10 million or more, find…

Domino's makes $2,000 promise

August 1, 2011

Domino's Pizza India's promise to home deliver hot pizzas within 30 minutes has cost it dearly with a road mishap tribunal ordering it to pay a teenager…

The battle between Breakfast and Snack: Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Click here if you missed Part 1.

Gas, wheat, cheese prices slightly up this week

Domino's is on an upswing.

Domino's threatens English pizzeria with legal action

July 31, 2011

Mike 'Micky' McCullagh, of Minnies Pizzas in Exmouth, England, received a cease and desist letter from Domino's Pizza ordering him to change the names of his…