Restaurant industry watchful of health-care reform

As reform looms, operators should focus on health-care solutions, not problems, industry experts say.

California Pizza Kitchen to present at investor conference

September 3, 2009

Papa Bello CEO sells majority ownership position

September 3, 2009

Papa Bello Enterprises CEO Chase Canfield has sold 20 million shares of stock to Aero Financial, giving Aero a majority ownership stake in the pizza…

Pizzeria franchise incentives spur development

Franchisors are offering a number of programs designed to fuel growth in the tight credit market.

Pizza Fusion opens first L.A.-area location

September 3, 2009

Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion will open a restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sept. 12, the company has announced. The restaurant is located at 290…

California Pizza Kitchen officials to present at investor conference

September 3, 2009

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced today that management will be presenting at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in New York City Sept. 1…

Mobile commerce boosts sales for Domino's

September 3, 2009

Domino's Pizza is seeing a surge in revenue from its mobile commerce platform, according to a story on the news site Mobile Marketer.   Domino's plans to…

Pizza Inn opens new Texas location

September 2, 2009

Pizza Inn has opened its newest carryout/delivery restaurant in Humble, Texas, the company has announced.   The restaurant is owned by Four Star Foods LLC, a…

Papa John's fires back in Camaro dispute

September 2, 2009

Papa John's has filed a civil action in Jefferson County Circuit Court in Louisville, Ky., asking for a judgment that its Camaro contest was valid, according…

Youthful operator opens fifth pizzeria

September 2, 2009

Tony King, 27, has opened his fifth Tony's Pizza and Subs location, in the town of Mauldin, S.C., according to a story in the Greenville News.   King opened…

Pizza Executive Summit - Synergy Media Team

Sandy Lechner, CEO of Synergy Media Team, talks about innovation in brand management at the 2009 Pizza Executive Summit, held June 8-9 in Chicago.

Pizza Executive Summit - Revention

Revention's Kristi Stark talks about point-of-sale systems for the pizza industry at the 2009 Pizza Executive Summit, held June 8-9 in Chicago.

Pizza Executive Summit - Burke Corp.

Burke Corp.'s Scott Miller talks about specialty meat toppings and formulations for the pizza industry at the Pizza Executive Summit, held June 8-9, 2009, in…

Family threatens lawsuit over Papa John's Camaro

The family of the man who originally bought Schnatter's car believes they are entitled to the reward.

Eagle Boys founder publishes autobiography

September 1, 2009

The high school dropout who founded the Australian pizza chain Eagle Boys has published The Eagle Boys Pizza Story, a book describing his experiences and 2…

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…