Poll: Americans more optimistic about restaurants, most industries

August 19, 2009

A recent Gallup poll has found that Americans are more positive this year about most major businesses and industries — including restaurants — than they were…

Mass. Domino's franchisee cited for wage violations

August 18, 2009

The office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has issued citations against two different Domino's Pizza franchise owners for violations of the…

Pizzeria owners deny harassment

August 18, 2009

The owners of Pizza & Sub Express in Hull, Ga., claim that a sexual harassment lawsuit a federal agency has filed against the business is simply…

Domino's is No. 1 Down Under

August 18, 2009

Online ordering and a new menu have helped make Domino's the No. 1 food and beverage retailer in Australia, according to a story in Australia Food News. …

Pizza chains grab a slice of the Inc. 5000

The ranking is based on percentage revenue growth over the past three years.

GQ names Milwaukee's Streetza Pizza one of America's top food trucks

August 17, 2009

Men's fashion magazine GQ has named Streetza Pizza one of America's best food trucks, according to the blog A.V. Milwaukee.   Streetza, a late-night pizza…

California Pizza Kitchen opens first college location

August 17, 2009

California Pizza Kitchen has opened its first location on a college campus at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. The new quick-serve location, opened by CPK…

First Data intros wireless-enabled terminal

August 17, 2009

Payment processing services provider First Data has launched the FD400, a battery-powered, wireless point-of-sale terminal for merchants who do not have…

IBM and EMN8 partner on restaurant self-service solution

August 17, 2009

IBM and EMN8 have announced their agreement to jointly manufacture, market and support EMN8's self service order and pay kiosk products. EMN8 products are…

Florida man arrested for child abuse after throwing pizza

August 16, 2009

A Gainesville, Fla., man has been charged with child abuse after throwing a slice of pizza at his daughter, according to a story in the Gainesville Sun. …

Commodities update - Week of Aug. 17, 2009

August 16, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued their steady rise, averaging just above $1.33 per pound for the trading week ended Aug. 14, up…

Albany County, N.Y., passes menu labeling

August 16, 2009

Albany County, N.Y., lawmakers have passed a local law requiring restaurant chains with 10 or more units to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards…

Technomic finds growth opportunities for restaurants in consumer catering

August 16, 2009

The recession has taken its toll on the restaurant industry, including brands that have grown their catering services by focusing on box lunches or party…

Pizzeria operators face rising cheese prices

Low-cost cheese has been around for several months, but those days are coming to an end.

Prosecutor in pizza rage case strikes a deal

August 13, 2009

David Ranck, a former Miami-Dade County prosecutor, has reached a plea deal after being arrested for allegedly punching a pizza delivery woman, according to a…

Revenues up, comps down at NPC

August 13, 2009

Comparable-store sales at Pizza Hut restaurants operated by NPC International declined 12.6 percent for the second quarter ended June 30, the company has…

Webinar: How to protect yourself during a foodborne illness incident

Publicity of an actual or alleged foodborne illness outbreak can be devastating to your restaurant's revenue and reputation. Are you prepared?

Domino’s brings lava to Mount St. Helens

To promote its new Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes, Domino's officials hired a local helicopter to bring in over 1,000 Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes to tourists at…

Domino's brings lava to Mount St. Helens

August 12, 2009

In recognition of Domino's new Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes, officals from the pizza chain hired a local helicopter to bring in over 1,000 Chocolate Lava Crunch…

Uno Restaurant Holdings to host Q3 conference call

August 12, 2009

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., operator and franchisor of Uno Chicago Grill restaurants, will host a conference call for interested investors, analysts and…