To 'C' or not to 'C'?

Reviewing the pluses and minuses of commissary-made dough.

Commodities update -- Week of Oct.19, 2009

October 18, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose to their highest levels in about 11 months last week, averaging slightly over $1.48 per pound, up …

Little Caesars returns to Rhode Island

October 18, 2009

The recession has been a drag on most of the restaurant sector, except for those that have positioned themselves as cheap or of high value. That factor has…

Italy's No.1 frozen pizza hopes to take market share from U.S. pizzerias

October 18, 2009

Italy's top-selling frozen pizza is being introduced to pizza lovers in the Northeast's biggest cities, piling more competition on takeout places.   A recent…

Merchant Warehouse, Aldelo partnership addresses PCI compliance

October 18, 2009

Merchant Warehouse has announced a new partnership with POS software provider Aldelo designed to help hospitality organizations address the Payment Card…

LightSensations' easy-change-out light solution

Augustine Gallegos from the Commerce, Calif.-based company demonstrates the features of its ladderless stem fixture and recessed can light for QSRweb.co at the…

Naples Tomato's great franchising experiment

New pizza franchise owner Jack Serfass encourages franchisees to localize produce, meats and wine list. 

Donatos steaming billboards are media darlings

October 15, 2009

Smoking billboards in Columbus, Ohio, that promote Donatos' new hand-tossed crust pizza have been a hit with media. Columbus-based ad agency Engauge has…

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchens opens four new stores at Prudential Center arena

October 15, 2009

Villa Enterprises Management, one of the nation's fastest growing multi-concept restaurant franchisors, has just opened four new restaurants at the Prudential…

Tyson's introduces Bonici line of pizza products

October 14, 2009

Bonici, the pizza brand from Tyson Food Service, has announced a new full line of pizza products. The new extensive line of Bonici pizza products includes:…

Pizza Inn helps franchisees defy credit crunch

October 14, 2009

While many franchisors are pulling the plug on expansion, Pizza Inn is offering a new development incentive program designed to increase domestic growth while…

Cooks diversifying use of wood-burning ovens

October 14, 2009

Wood-fired ovens have recently gained traction in the world of pizza, as their high heat level cooks quickly and imparts a particular flavor. But more…

Recession-time wing boon causes price flip flops for chicken

October 13, 2009

The recession has been a boon for many wing restaurants, the New York times reported, as many perceived wings to be "an affordable luxury." Now, that upswing…

Poll finds Americans split on ads mentioning recession

October 13, 2009

As economic woes continue, companies have to decide how to deal with the issue of the recession in their advertising. Some ignore it and find different ways…

Pizza Hut's video game debut

October 13, 2009

Pizza Hut "weapons" and room decorations will soon be seen in Japanese game Phantasy Star Portable 2, according to TheEscapist.com: Pizza Hut has signed a…

UNO teams with Ocean Spray for 'Cranberry Enhanced' fall menu

October 13, 2009

Uno Chicago Grill has teamed up with Ocean Spray to debut new and healthy items for fall, according to a company statement.     Offerings include an artisanal…

New ‘green' pizza box company officially launches Monday

ECO Inc.'s GreenBox is 100 percent recycled and resourceful—like its social media strategy.

Domino's debt management produces Q3 76% net income jump

October 12, 2009

Domino's Inc. reported a 76.6 percent net income jump in this year's third quarter results, which ended Sept. 6, despite flat domestic same-store sales.

New SmartLogin version enhances security for online ordering

October 12, 2009

Restaurants concerned about providing enhanced security for online ordering have a new tool: SmartLogin 2.0 offers full encryption technology and follows…

Food Safety Training Institute to receive federal funding

October 12, 2009

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation that includes $1 million for The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI…