CPK resurrects Thank You Card

July 28, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has relaunched its ambitious Thank You Card Program, whose lapse partially contributed to recent lackluster comps, according to…

Pizza Hut Inc. to pay $10.8 million for hiring driver

July 28, 2010

A jury in San Diego ordered Pizza Hut to pay two women $10.8 million for injuries they sustained after being hit by a Pizza Hut delivery driver with a new…

CPK opens mall, university locations

July 27, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced the opening of two new locations. The first California Pizza Kitchen location in Delaware opened in Newark at the…

FDA's Reportable Food Registry discusses first results

July 27, 2010

The FDA will hold a conference call with media to discuss the first seven months of operation of the Reportable Food Registry, the electronic portal required…

CiCi’s using proprietary tools to attract key franchisees

Texas-based CiCi's Pizza continues to find record-breaking success as it expands into new franchise markets, using proprietary expos and online portals…

DiGiorno's new killer combo: Frozen pizza-breadstick combos

July 27, 2010

The latest war in on-premise vs. frozen pizza sales will be waged in breadsticks.

Knotice unveils new direct digital marketing tools for restos

July 27, 2010

Knotice, a provider of on-demand software and services that maximize the ROI of direct digital marketing through process automation, increased relevance, and…

China QSRs jump on menu labeling bandwagon

July 26, 2010

In keeping with the latest theme of menu labeling, a handful of quick-service restaurants in China have joined a campaign to label nutritional information on…

Papa Murphy’s is No. 1 pizza brand for growth

July 26, 2010

Papa Murphy's International has announced  that it outpaced all pizza-industry competition in new store growth and U.S. systemwide sales in 2009, based on…

Uno Chicago Grill out of bankruptcy

July 26, 2010

Uno Chicago Grill has emerged from bankruptcy, according to the Boston Herald, which also reported the deep dish chain will expand its fast casual concept, Uno…

Domino's enjoys 56 percent income surge for Q2 2010

July 26, 2010

Domino's has reported its 2010 second quarter earnings for the period ending June 20. The company has seen sustained gains from its "Oh Yes We Did" campaign…

One in five people don't cook, Harris Poll finds

July 26, 2010

In what is ostensibly good news for the restaurant industry – and perhaps the reason why take 'n' bake and other closer-to-home-cooking takeout options are…

Grocers gaining at stealing restaurant takeout traffic

Imagine that you're staring down a pavilion of pre-made foods: pizza by-the-slice, ripe-for-pickin' sushi trays, pre-wrapped sandwiches, vats of soup, whole…

Grande Cheese intros new mozz-provolone mild blend

July 25, 2010

Grande cheese company has introduced a new custom cheese blend for its customers. The Mozzarella Provolone Mild Blend provides a smooth, well-balanced taste…

Schnatter prefers the coffee business

July 25, 2010

Chuck Schnatter, brother to "Papa" John Schnatter and recent retiree of the latter's juggernaut business, Papa John's International, has opted into the coffee…

Sodexo flagged for major hazards at New Jersey contract schools

July 25, 2010

Sodexo, a national institutional foodservice provider, and operator of retail brands such as Pandini's, has come under fire for some serious safety hazards at…

British QSRs abandon call to display calorie counts

July 25, 2010

Britain's Food Standards Agency's trial to print calorie counts next to items at quick-service restaurants has been a bit of a bust thus far.

Cheese likely reaching pinnacle price

As reported by PizzaMarketplace blogger and Pizza.com president Ed Zimmerman, cheese prices have continued their ascension – this time to $1.60 per pound. But…

IRS Increasing Audits of Small Businesses – Are You Ready?

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

Over the past several years, the IRS examination of small businesses, which it defines as those with assets less than $10 million, has significantly…

Cheese Market Update

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The cheese market continues its wild ride