Philippines restaurant debuts table-sized pizza

June 4, 2009

ABS-CBN News: A restaurant in the Philippines is serving what might be the largest commercially available pizza in the region, if not the world. The 52-inch…

Michigan pizzeria to deliver to boaters

June 4, 2009

Detroit Free Press: Sorrento Pizza plans to offer delivery of pizza and other dishes to boaters on Lake St. Clair, owner Al Marino said. Food will be prepared…

Detroit celebrates square pizza

June 3, 2009

Detroit Free Press: In 1946 Gus Guerra, owner of Buddy's Rendezvous in Detroit, started making Sicilian-style square pizza based on his grandmother's recipe.

Papa Murphy's president, CMO resign

June 2, 2009

Columbian.com (Clark County, Wash.): Papa Murphy's president and chief operating officer Clarice Turner has resigned to pursue other interests, company…

New York experiencing a 'pizza moment'

June 2, 2009

Newsweek: The New York pizza scene is going through a change. Several upscale pizzerias have opened in the city, while purveyors of authentic New York…

Kidnapping account in dispute

June 2, 2009

ABC News: Pizza man Chris Turner was declared a hero this week after alerting police to what he thought was a kidnapping. But officers investigating the case…

How can restaurant operators leverage online ordering?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Online ordering is taking over the restaurant industry as another way operators can add brand value.

OrderCatcher unveils voice-recognition solution

June 2, 2009

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- OrderCatcher, a provider of voice recognition software, has unveiled "Pizza To Go," a voice recognition application for the automation of…

Pizza 73 launches new sauces, pizza

June 1, 2009

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Canadian pizza chain Pizza 73 has introduced nine dipping sauces and a new pizza to its growing list of pizzas and toppings. The launch…

Extreme Pizza announces Ireland expansion

June 1, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -- Extreme Pizza has finalized a deal for a new restaurant in Dublin, Ireland, the company has announced. The new location is set to open in the…

Controversial prosecutor charged with punching pizza delivery driver

June 1, 2009

Miami Herald: Miami-Dade County prosecutor David Ranck was suspended without pay Monday after he was accused of punching a pizza delivery woman trying to…

Oregon governor expected to sign menu labeling bill

June 1, 2009

The Register-Guard: The Oregon Legislature on Monday approved a new law requiring chain restaurants with 15 or more U.S. outlets to post calorie information on…

Ask the Experts: What are the advantages of having your POS provider supply your online ordering solution?

June 1, 2009

As more independent companies spring up to provide online ordering solutions, finding one that interfaces with a store's point-of-sale system can be a…

Ask the Experts: What do restaurant operators need to be aware of when determining what type of insurance they should buy?

June 1, 2009

Restaurant operators are faced with a dizzying array of choices when it comes to purchasing insurance coverage.   Pizza Marketplace asked Georgianna Stump…

Ask the Experts: What special types of coverage should restaurant operators consider?

June 1, 2009

There's more to insurance coverage than property and auto. Pizza Marketplace asked Georgianna Stump, senior director with insurance provider Risk Services…

Ask the Experts: What are the top two misunderstandings about insurance?

June 1, 2009

Insurance can be a confusing issue for restaurant operators. Pizza Marketplace asked Georgianna Stump, senior director with insurance provider Risk Services…

Ask the Experts: What is the most important type of insurance restaurant operators should have?

June 1, 2009

Although money is tight in the current economy, restaurant operators should avoid trying to scrimp on insurance. Pizza Marketplace asked Georgianna Stump…

Ask the Experts: What is driving operator interest in online ordering applications?

June 1, 2009

Online ordering has gained almost universal acceptance in the pizza industry. Pizza Marketplace asked Ted Brooks, sales engineer, leisure and entertainment…

NRA Show: Clatterhead offers customer loyalty solution

Tom Gimbel, founder of Clatterhead, demonstrates for QSRweb the company's Amplify solution, a customer referral reward service that builds a restaurant brand's…

Japan's Kobayashi wins pizza eating contest

May 31, 2009

Los Angeles Times: Takeru Kobayashi, a six-time world hot dog eating champion from Japan, beat American Joey Chestnut in a pizza-eating contest this weekend.