Duke Marketing to host Local Store Marketing University

July 11, 2011

Duke Marketing LLC, has announced the launch of its Local Store Marketing University (LSM-U), an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer’s…

Dancers 'flash' to help market Domino's

July 11, 2011

A flash mob of 150 dancers helped Domino's Pizza Australia unleash a social media campaign to whip up excitement about its refreshed Hawaiian pizza recipe.

Frankie & Fanucci's introduces gluten-free crust to Hartsdale, N.Y.

July 11, 2011

Frankie & Fanucci's Wood Oven Pizzeria has introduced 11-inch, gluten-free pizzas to its menu in Hartsdale, N.Y., according to the Patch.

S.C. gets ‘shroomed

July 11, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers recently opened in Lexington, S.C., offering customers its "creative menu" featuring an assortment of pizzas, hoagies, salads…

Jet’s Pizza selects SpeedLine to help with growth plans

July 11, 2011

Sterling Heights, Mich.-based, Jet's Pizza announced this week that it has approved the SpeedLine Solutions point-of-sale software for use in its 200-plus…

Commentary: Social media: Brand aid or brand illusion?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Can social media be compared to the first Internet bubble of 2001?

Looking out, looking in: What messages are you sending to customers?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

I was at a strip mall getting ice cream with my 13-year-old son this week, when I walked past a restaurant with signs covering the door.

Mobile marketing fades Summertime Blues

by Tim McCallum — President, Combustion Media

Summertime for many pizza operators means no football, the end of basketball season and Friday nights spent barbequing dogs over the hot coals instead of…

Wheat prices on the rise

Domino's hits 52-week high for the third week in a row.

Zpizza’s debuts Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

July 10, 2011

Zpizza has introduced a new, limited-time strawberry goat cheese salad that combines a gourmet mix of lettuces including baby red and green oak, baby lola…

Domino’s CEO goes ‘Undercover’

July 10, 2011

New Zealand TV viewers got a behind-the-scenes look last night at Domino's Pizza Australia during "Undercover Boss Australia." The reality TV show featured the…

Are digital menu boards really that complicated?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

We all know there's a lot of differences between digital menu boards and traditional menu boards. They are new and there's a lot to learn, but are they really…

Newark City’s late-night eateries must hire armed security

July 7, 2011

The Newark City Council in New Jersey today approved legislation that calls for late-night eateries to post armed guards after 9 p.m. until they close…

Pizza delivery takes a cruise

July 7, 2011

Norwegian Cruise Line is hoping to help passengers satisfy their late-night munchies by rolling out a 24-hour pizza delivery across its fleet, according to USA…

Our greater food culture

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

In the spirit of celebrating contemporary food culture, this subway-style map (below, or click here for a larger view) is intended to serve as a snapshot of…

Pizza Executive Summit: These photos say it all

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Take a photo tour of some of Chicago's most popular pizza restaurants.

Ohio bill aimed at unhealthy restaurant food stalls

July 6, 2011

When New York City's ban on trans fat went into effect a few years ago, a number of other cities and states took notice and began phasing out its use, as well.

It pays to be loyal to CPK

July 6, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. announced today that Southern California resident Susan Williams has won the $100,000-grand prize in the restaurant chain's…

Domino’s UK pushing online ordering with free ice cream

July 6, 2011

Domino's U.K. is trying to entice customers to order online with free ice cream. When they spend more than £20 ($28 U.S.) online on Fridays they will receive…

Value, flavor trump healthy menu selections

July 6, 2011

According to the latest research from Mintel Foodservice, 41 percent of restaurant-goers think eating healthfully at their favorite eateries is more expensive…