Is “Jane Q Diner” responsible or is the counter person?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…

NRA Educational Foundation names executive director

June 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Lynette McKee as executive director, effective July 5.

Beer here! Pizza Hut location gets approval to sell alcohol

June 15, 2011

Beer and pizza have long been compatible, so perhaps it's no surprise that a Georgia Pizza Hut recently applied for license to sell beer and wine.

Pizza Pizza raises $100K for Children’s Miracle Network

June 15, 2011

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza's Slices for Smiles fundraiser, introduced in April, raised $100,000 for the Children's Miracle Network and is the company's most…

Domino’s growth speeds through UK

June 15, 2011

Who needs fish and chips when you can order pizza? That's a question many Brits must be asking as Domino's Pizza enjoys sales increases due to online, iPhone…

Pizza Express UK launches mobile payment system with PayPal

June 15, 2011

Pizza Express, a chain of pizza restaurants throughout the United Kingdom, has launched an in-restaurant mobile payment system through PayPal.

Chains ramp up presentation schedules

June 15, 2011

As summer kicks into full gear, many large restaurant chains have committed to conference and event presentations. A schedule is listed as follows.

California law requires safety training for foodservice employees

Deadline for the state's 900,000 employees to be in compliance is July 1.

Domino’s launches iPhone ordering app

June 14, 2011

Domino's Pizza launched a new app for iPhone and iPod touch users this week. The application offers guests the ability to order from their devices, search for…

Pizza Hut plans to expand UK delivery outlets

June 14, 2011

Pizza Hut plans to open 300 delivery outlets throughout the United Kingdom, a move that would bring as many as 5,000 new jobs to the country.

The rise of Neapolitan pizza

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

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Domino’s Australia launches mobile ordering

June 13, 2011

Domino's Pizza Australia, the largest pizza chain in that country, has launched a mobile ordering site for all smartphone devices.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza hosting solar dinner seminars

June 13, 2011

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza has teamed up with Stellar Solar to host a series of free solar dinner seminars at its San Diego County locations.

NRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicago’s hungry

June 13, 2011

The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…

Are all digital menu boards the same?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

In the past few months I have attended several major trade shows to see what's new and visit with my friendly competitors to see how they are doing. I know…

PRSC: Using social media as recruitment, brand messaging tool

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Mary Ellen Slayter, senior editor of SmartBrief, led a panel discussion titled "Taking the Social Media Leap" at People Report's Summer Camp Workforce…

Cheese prices still on the rise

Pizza Inn hits a new 52-week high.

Papa Gino’s taps IBM for data analytics

June 12, 2011

Papa Gino's has implemented IBM business analytics software to closely measure data pulled from the chain's online customer loyalty program.

Coal Burger concept heads to Texas

June 12, 2011

Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.

NRA elects board members

June 12, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of three new members to serve on its Board of Directors. The newly elected Board directors are: