America's best and worst pizzas

September 1, 2009

Uno Chicago Grill's Chicago Classic Deep Dish Individual Pizza has been named Worst Pizza in America based on its high caloric content for the third year in a…

Former Motor City Bowl becomes Little Caesars Pizza Bowl

September 1, 2009

Little Caesars Pizza has signed on as the title sponsor of the former Motor City Bowl, the company has announced. The agreement includes name sponsorship of…

Mintel highlights global consumer trends

September 1, 2009

Even as the economy drags people down financially and emotionally, Mintel sees a continued focus on enjoyment and life fulfillment. While people around the…

Pizza Hut commercial shoot with Jim Breuer

Behind-the-scenes clip of Jim Breuer losing his cool while shooting a commercial for Pizza Hut.

Western Expo exhibitors offer cost-saving solutions

August 31, 2009

Exhibitors at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in San Diego, which concludes Sept. 1, continued to focus on ways to help restaurant operators cut…

Pizza Hut introduces new Stuffed Crust Pan Pizza

August 31, 2009

Pizza Hut has introduced Stuffed Crust Pan Pizza, which features the company's classic Pan Pizza with a ring of cheese baked into the crust.   Stuffed Crust…

Murder of pizzeria owner tied to immigration scam

August 31, 2009

The beating death of a pizzeria owner in Washington, D.C., was tied to an immigration scam in which the victim had agreed to pay a Maryland woman $500 a week…

NPC opens new call center

August 31, 2009

NPC International, the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, has opened a new call center in Pittsburg, Kan., according to a story in the Pittsburg Morning…

Domino's promo to mark once-in-a-lifetime date

August 30, 2009

Domino's Pizza is commemorating the upcoming calendar day of 09.09.09 by giving away $25 gift cards for pizza products and its newest dessert item, Chocolate…

Advocacy group slams BreadBowl Pastas

August 30, 2009

Officials from the Center for Science in the Public Interest are calling Domino's BreadBowl Pastas "food porn," according to a story on the Web site of AM 12…

Papa Murphy's taps Bradshaw Advertising

August 30, 2009

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza has selected Portland, Ore.-based Bradshaw Advertising to represent the 81 stores that make up the Papa Murphy's Portland…

Uno Chicago Grill turning up the heat with fall menu

August 30, 2009

Uno Chicago Grill's "Fall of Surprises" menu, which debuts Oct. 6, will include 12 food items including soups, appetizers, entrées and desserts, as well as…

Commodities update - Week of Aug. 31, 2009

August 30, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged just under $1.39 per pound for the trading week ended Aug. 28, up slightly from last week. …

NRA forms customer engagement strategic alliance with Loyalty 360

August 30, 2009

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has formed a strategic partnership with Loyalty 360, the Loyalty Marketer's Association, to conduct operator and…

Pizza Hut viral video: Real or fake?

Bloggers are speculating whether or not a video making the rounds is an actual outtake from a Pizza Hut commercial or a deliberate attempt at viral marketing.

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

Pizzeria operators feeling the effect of wage increases

Higher labor costs are forcing some to consider boosting prices.

Delivery driver arrested for altering credit card tips

August 27, 2009

A delivery driver for a Domino's restaurant in Staten Island, N.Y., has been arrested for altering customers' credit card receipts, according to a story in the…