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USDAs new MyPlate applauded by foodservice organizations
June 2, 2011
The USDA's new MyPlate guideline, unveiled Thursday by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, has received favorable reactions from…
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Papa Murphy's taps Wendys veteran as president
June 1, 2011
Papa Murphy's International has named Ken Calwell as its new president effective June 6. He will report to John Barr, chairman and CEO.
read nowPizza Inn opens quick-service concept
June 1, 2011
Pizza Inn, based in The Colony, Texas, has opened a new concept in Fort Worth that offers smaller, cheaper and faster pizzas.
read nowDominos crowns international rookie manager of the year
June 1, 2011
A 27-year-old employee from Portsmouth, United Kingdom has been crowned international rookie manager of the year by Domino's Pizza. Jenny Price won the…
read nowTexas parents protest Chuck E. Cheeses liquor license application
June 1, 2011
A Chuck E. Cheese's unit in Brazoria County, Texas, has applied for a liquor license, angering many parents in the area.
read nowMazzios plans big East Coast expansion
June 1, 2011
Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's LLC has signed a new franchise development agreement that will bring the chain to the East Coast for the first time in its 50-year…
read nowYum! franchisee in Canada sells majority of units
May 31, 2011
After grappling with financial issues for months, major Yum! Brands Canadian franchisee Priszm Income Fund has closed 30 of its locations in Ontario and…
read nowMiddleby Corporation acquires Lincat Group
May 31, 2011
Illinois-based Middleby Corporation has officially completed its acquisition of United Kingdom company Lincat Group plc for approximately $90 million U.S.
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Chuck E. Cheeses brings classic Skeeball game online
May 31, 2011
CEC Entertainment's Chuck E. Cheese's is bringing the classic, 102-year-old game of Skeeball online. The free game will serve as an online extension of the…
read nowTop That! secures international franchise deal
May 30, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has announced that it has secured an agreement between Top That! Pizza and Mohammed Obaid Al Neaimi to develop the brand in the…
read nowDonatos signs on as Indys July 4 sponsor
May 30, 2011
Donatos Pizza has signed on to be the premier sponsor of the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast, Indianapolis' largest fireworks display, set for dusk July 4.
read nowNYC pizzeria Two Boots expands to Baltimore
May 30, 2011
Two Boots is opening its newest location at The Fitzgerald, a mixed-use apartment community in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, and will celebrate with a…
read nowPapa Murphys launches new Thai Chicken deLITE
May 30, 2011
Papa Murphy's International is now offering Thailand's distinctive flavors with the launch of its newest take 'n' bake pizza – the Thai Chicken deLITE.
read nowNRAs restaurant industry outlook remains positive
May 30, 2011
Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained…
read nowPizza-making vending machine debuts in Europe
May 30, 2011
Traditional pizza chefs in Italy seem less than thrilled about the new "Let's Pizza" vending machine, which uses infrared technology to create and cook pizzas…
read nowToppers Pizza plans Indy expansion
May 26, 2011
Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has its sites set on Indianapolis for expansion, with plans to open 12 to 16 units in the market within the next two years.
read nowPositive Growth, optimism prevalent at 2011 NRA Show
May 26, 2011
The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 4th annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event (IWSB) showed positive…
read nowHungry Howies named official pizza of the Detroit Pistons
May 25, 2011
Madison Heights, Mich.-based Hungry Howie's Pizza has signed a multi-year agreement with Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) to become the official…
read nowPizza Patrón opens QSP model in Houston
May 25, 2011
Pizza Patrón's Quick Service Pizza concept is now available in Houston. The freestanding unit opened last week and brings the total number of Pizza Patróns in…
read nowNRA survey finds more restaurants recycling
May 24, 2011
Roughly two-thirds of the nation’s restaurateurs have recycling programs as part of their sustainability efforts, according to a new study conducted by the…
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