15 minutes with Donatos CEO Tom Krouse

New leader of Donatos pizza dishes on its wildly successful retail distribution arm, Jane's Dough Foods.  

Brick oven pizza chain banks on artisanal rebrand

October 11, 2010

Northborough, Mass.-based Bertucci's Corporation has announced the brick oven pizza chain will officially launch a new menu in their restaurants on Oct. 14.

Pizza Inn debuts Loaded Baked Potato pizza from internal contest

October 11, 2010

Pizza Inn has announced the winner from an internal recipe contest. The new Loaded Baked Potato Pizza features a ranch dressing base; mozzarella, bacon and…

FoodParc: Pizza's digital signage prototype?

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Some digital signage company heads will tell you, in confidence, that QSR pizza restaurants are less likely to use digital menu boards and signage than their…

Commodities: Gas gives small scare

Prices are up 9 cents in the last week after weeks of relatively stable or no increases.

Zpizza undergoes $100,000-per-store makeover

October 10, 2010

The fast casual, Laguna Beach, Calif.-born zpizza chain of almost 100 stores is undergoing a brand makeover, according to the Orange County Business Journal.

Pizza Cono to land in mobile trucks, c-stores

October 10, 2010

Cono Italiano Inc., the exclusive license holder to manufacture the drip-free Pizza Cono, has announced an agreement with Interstate Caterers to manufacture…

China, Canada lead global foodservice growth

October 10, 2010

The global foodservice industry experienced growth from increased consumer spending, according to NPD. Canada and China especially helped drive the trend.

Uno Due Go opens university locations

October 7, 2010

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation has announced the opening of two franchised Uno Due Go stores: one in the new state-of-the-art student center at Cleveland…

SBA revises definition of program-eligible limited service restaurants

October 7, 2010

Recent revisions in the Small Business Administration code will make it easier for independent restaurant operators and individual franchisees below a certain…

Yum! comps finally all up in Q3 2010

Pizza Hut parent company Yum! Brands has reported same store gains in its U.S., China and International divisions, driven partially by Pizza Hut's 8 percent…

Papa John's partners with iconic New York Stadium

October 6, 2010

Resulting from a partnership announced today by Papa John's International, Inc. and New Meadowlands Stadium, all 82,000-plus fans attending each New York…

Survey says: Takeout ordering has declined in key restaurant market

October 6, 2010

Zagat recently released the results of its 2011 New York City Restaurant Survey, which concluded that the dining scene is still sluggish two years after the…

Tom Krouse appointed Donatos CEO

October 5, 2010

Donatos Pizza has announced the promotion of Tom Krouse to chief executive officer, a title previously held by the company’s founder, Jim Grote. Krouse was…

Hartman Group and Broad Street Licensing Group form strategic partnership

October 5, 2010

The Hartman Group, Foodservice Solutions and Broad Street Licensing Group have announced a joint venture to study the food marketplace.

Domino’s offers two medium specialty pies for $7.99 each

October 5, 2010

Domino's has started to promote on its website a deal of two medium specialty pizzas for $7.99. That's a $2 increase from its pre-existing promotion of two…

How to apply for a liquor license

Serving drinks will boost your restaurant profits, but before you apply, note that different agencies regulate the process in different states.

Mentoring: A lost method for chain restaurant dividends?

by Jason Rummer — President, By the Slice Solutions

Is the process of mentoring team members a lost art in your company?  I hope not, because the positive investment of your time and energy in someone or a team…

Naked Pizza takes all-natural pizza to New York, Phoenix

October 4, 2010

Naked Pizza has awarded multi-unit franchising rights to the New York City and Phoenix, Ariz., markets.

QSR giants granted insurance benefits waivers

National Restaurant Association spokesperson believes progress means more restaurant insurance companies could successfully apply for waivers.