How do emerging chains handle real estate selection?

by Matthew Loney — President, Stevi B's Pizza

In part two of this series, Stevi B's president offers hints to mitigate costs and pitfalls of real estate selection.

Papa Murphy's unveils special pizza for football season

Take 'n' bake pizza chain Papa Murphy's has debuted a new double-stuffed pepperoni pizza for football season with the tag, "Big games demand a really big…

Old Chicago only U.S. chain to get special German beer for Oktoberfest

September 9, 2010

Old Chicago – a division of Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. and the pizza and beer authority known for its "World Beer Tour" and 110 unique beers – launched its…

Three pizza chains make "fastest-growing" list

September 9, 2010

Chain Store Guide's annual report, "The 50 Fastest-Growing Chain Restaurant Operators," has just been released. It features mostly small but up-and-coming…

American Express teams with NRA for market, health intel

September 9, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has announced the launch of an online resource from its partner Healthy Dining, "Restaurant Nutrition: News & Insights…

Pizza Hut launches 2-foot pizza and social media hub

September 8, 2010

Pizza Hut hopes that pizza lovers who believe bigger is better will like its new Big Italy Pizza, which measures nearly 2 feet long and is bigger than two…

CiCi’s gets new CMO, CDO

September 8, 2010

CiCi's Pizza has announced the addition of Bill Spae as chief development officer.  

Pizza Fusion adds Larry Zwain to its board

September 8, 2010

Pizza Fusion has added Larry Zwain to its board of directors. Zwain is the former president of PepsiCo Restaurants Intl (dba Yum! Brands, International…

Papa John's enters new $175 million credit facility

September 8, 2010

Papa John's has entered into a more flexible five-year revolving credit facility, according to Reuters. The credit line is for $175 million, and replaces one…

Punch Pizza lands college sports endorsement

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September 7, 2010

Another sign that Punch Pizza, a small Neapolitan pizza chain in Minnesota, is playing like the big boys? The company just announced that it’s the official…

Overlooked greener practices that put money back in your concept

by Chris Moyer — Manager, Conserve, National Restaurant Association

These $1-saving habits will automatically put thousands of dollars back into chain restaurants.  

Yelton: Extended tax benefits for equipment purchases and Obama's proposed rules

by Richard Yelton — Principal, Windham Brannon, P.C.

If you have made any large equipment purchases this year, you may be eligible for a substantial tax benefit.

Stocks all up

Though wheat prices continue their climb, pizza stocks were all up well over $1 this holiday weekend.

Bob Evans goes after pizza delivery with ‘Meals to Go’

September 6, 2010

Casual restaurant Bob Evans has a new message and promo for back-to-school: it's takeout is healthier than that of pizzerias. The company is now using the tag…

Domino’s is No. 4 e-tailer

September 6, 2010

Domino's is now the No. 4 "e-tailer" or Internet retailer, according to Detroit Free Press. Its online ordering system, which allows users to see where their…

Fla.-based Sir Pizza expands

September 6, 2010

Sir Pizza is planning a rapid expansion over the next year. The Miami-based pizza establishment, which currently has locations in Key Biscayne, Coral Gables…

Anatomy of mass-produced pizza in a cone

Pizza Cono's American distributors plan to take the QSR and supermarket segments by storm. 

Pizza Inn signs new area development agreement

September 2, 2010

Pizza Inn Inc. has announced that veteran franchisee and Mississippi area developer Bob Singh, of Greenwood, Miss., has signed a new area development…

Pizza Hut 'most trusted brand' in India

September 2, 2010

The Economic Times' (India) Brand Equity Most Trusted Brands 2010 annual survey has named Pizza Hut the "Most Trusted Food Service Brand" in India for the…

Greatness: Accelerating the Recovery

By Dale Furtwengler