OrderTalk launches iPad ordering solution

June 21, 2010

OrderTalk Inc. has launched a new ordering platform designed for servers or guests to place food orders while in line or right from the table through an iPad…

Do sliding CPK comps mean a restaurant recession relapse?

June 21, 2010

Disappointing revised comp sales projections from California Pizza Kitchen have caused turmoil for its stockholders, and perhaps more uncertainty for the…

Should you consider a virtual corporate office?

by Jason Rummer — President, By the Slice Solutions

Here's why the brick-and-mortar office is dying -- and what you should welcome in its place.

PES 2010: Solutions for winning site selection

June 21, 2010

During their pre-conference workshop on "Equipping Franchisees for Success" at last week's Pizza Executive Summit, CiCi's and Stevi B's executives stressed the…

OrderTalk launches iPad ordering solution

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June 21, 2010

OrderTalk Inc. has launched a new ordering platform designed for servers or guests to place food orders while in line or right from the table through an iPad…

Do sliding CPK comps mean a restaurant recession relapse?

June 21, 2010

Disappointing revised comp sales projections from California Pizza Kitchen have caused turmoil for its stockholders, and perhaps more uncertainty for the…

Natural gas prices ride steady ascension

Mid-June prices were almost 10 percent percent higher than early month figures, following an upward trend that started in May.

CPK to combat earnings slump with secret retail items

June 20, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced updated earnings guidance for the second quarter ending July 4, 2010.   During its May 6, 2010, conference call…

NPD reports specialty coffee and breakfast sandwiches key to growth

June 20, 2010

According to market research firm The NPD Group, breakfast accounted for nearly 60 percent of the restaurant industry's traffic increase over the past five…

Corporate finance guru reveals the restaurant path out of recession

June 20, 2010

Consumers in search of value and quality are driving a comeback in sales in the restaurant sector, according to Bob Bielinski, managing director, corporate…

Positioning your menu to win the search rankings battle

June 20, 2010

*This article was originally printed at SearchEngineNews.com.   Google and other search engines look for features on industry specific sites that qualify them…

Natural gas prices ride steady ascension

Mid-June prices were almost 10 percent percent higher than early month figures, following an upward trend that started in May.

CPK to combat earnings slump with secret retail items

June 20, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced updated earnings guidance for the second quarter ending July 4, 2010.   During its May 6, 2010, conference call…

NPD reports specialty coffee and breakfast sandwiches key to growth

by

June 20, 2010

According to market research firm The NPD Group, breakfast accounted for nearly 60 percent of the restaurant industry's traffic increase over the past five…

Corporate finance guru reveals the restaurant path out of recession

June 20, 2010

Consumers in search of value and quality are driving a comeback in sales in the restaurant sector, according to Bob Bielinski, managing director, corporate…

Positioning your menu to win the search rankings battle

June 20, 2010

*This article was originally printed at SearchEngineNews.com.   Google and other search engines look for features on industry specific sites that qualify them…

Sustainable drink cup task force names winners of paper cup challenge

June 17, 2010

The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks…

PES 2010: Restaurant executives share industry secrets

June 17, 2010

This week's Pizza Executive Summit attendees took advantage of the niche expertise of its top-level executive makeup by engaging in smaller breakout sessions.

Punch Pizza offers $1.55 wines via Flickr

June 17, 2010

Minneapolis-based Neapolitan style pizza company, Punch Pizza, has deployed the most recent of its Flickr-based coupon promos: Wine for the cost of soda. …

Truitt Bros. creates all-natural vegetarian chili

June 17, 2010

Truitt Bros. has unveiled its all-natural vegetarian chili, certified sustainable and free of additives and preservatives. The chili features a fresh medley…