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Retailers offering higher quality pizza, sandwiches to compete with restaurants
January 30, 2013
When the Recession was in full swing, consumers chose grocery stores, warehouse clubs and other retailers over restaurants, seeking out better deals on…
read nowPapa Murphy's features HeartBaker pizza for Valentine's Day
January 30, 2013
Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days for Papa Murphy's, and to mark the occasion the chain is bringing back its HeartBaker (heart-shaped) pizzas.
read nowJuice bars, cafés now using MICROS POS
January 30, 2013
Performance Food Centers has named MICROS Systems Inc. its exclusive technology partner for its more than 1,300 juice bar and café clients. MICROS will provide…
read nowAnthony Bourdain named a featured speaker for NRA Show
January 30, 2013
Anthony Bourdain — best known for his Emmy Award-winning series "No Reservations" and new programs "The Taste" on ABC and "Parts Unknown" on CNN — has been…
read nowRedesigned Loop Pizza Grill opening on Duke's campus
January 30, 2013
The Loop Pizza Grill is one of the few restaurants chosen to open in the Bryan Center on the campus of Duke University in Durham, N.C.
read nowPizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 23: Casey's Carryout
January 30, 2013
Casey’s General Store, based out of Iowa, is one of the largest convenience store chains in the country, with nearly 1,700 locations in 13 states. Founder…
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Planet Pizza deploys digital menu boards
January 29, 2013
Planet Pizza, a 20-year-old, family-owned, 11-unit chain, has begun the installation of Mvix Digital Menu Board and Signage systems. The boards will be…
read nowOpenTable acquires Foodspotting
January 29, 2013
OpenTable Inc., a provider of online restaurant reservations, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Foodspotting, an app…
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen named in class action suit for 'deliberate poisoning'
January 29, 2013
A woman has filed a $5 million class action lawsuit against California Pizza Kitchen, as well as Nestle, Stouffer's and DiGiornos, claiming the brands are…
read nowReport: Majority of consumers now use mobile food ordering tools
January 29, 2013
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and its Mobile Marketing Center of Excellence, in partnership with Viggle, have released the "Mealtime Goes Mobile…
read nowLittle Caesars focused on suburban, rural markets for growth
January 29, 2013
Little Caesars outlined a new franchise growth plan that entails small suburban markets, as well as rural communities.
read nowPAR intros 'value-priced' POS terminal for smaller restaurants
January 29, 2013
ParTech has launched a new POS terminal geared toward smaller restaurant chains, the PAR EverServ 500 POS terminal.
read nowCatering company ramps up momentum with expanded restaurant network
January 29, 2013
Phoodeez, a Boston-based company that specializes in partnering with those in need of catering with restaurants, has launched its Frequent Phoodeez program and…
read nowMellow Mushroom delivers surprise to soldier's family
January 28, 2013
A soldier currently serving in Afghanistan wanted to surprise his wife for her birthday with her favorite pizza — Mellow Mushroom. So, he emailed the company…
read nowPizza Hut hints at next 'Big' innovation
January 28, 2013
While Pizza Hut fans scramble to get their "Hut Hut Hut" commercials uploaded before the Super Bowl, the chain is hinting at its next "Big" innovation. That…
read nowPapa John's names new VP of global communications
January 28, 2013
Papa John's International has promoted Steve Higdon to vice president of global communications. In his new position, Higdon is responsible for the company’s…
read nowPizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 24: Fox's Pizza Den
January 28, 2013
Murraysville, Penn.-based Fox's Pizza Den, which just celebrated its 40th anniversary, opened its first restaurant in 1971 and started franchising in 1974. Now…
read nowStudy: Effective customer service comes from kindness, not speed
January 25, 2013
Global companies seeking ways to provide a differentiated customer experience should focus on the power of emotion, according to a new study from…
read nowPapa John's outlines Canadian expansion plan
January 25, 2013
Papa John's has launched its 2013 Canadian Development Incentive Program, which offers Canadian franchisees opportunities to expand their footprints.
read nowBreadcrumb launches 'better' iPad POS hardware protection for restaurants
January 25, 2013
Breadcrumb, a division of Groupon, has launched a comprehensive overnight emergency parts replacement service and extended warranty plan for restaurants and…
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