Pizza Express UK launches mobile payment system with PayPal

June 15, 2011

Pizza Express, a chain of pizza restaurants throughout the United Kingdom, has launched an in-restaurant mobile payment system through PayPal.

Chains ramp up presentation schedules

June 15, 2011

As summer kicks into full gear, many large restaurant chains have committed to conference and event presentations. A schedule is listed as follows.

Domino’s launches iPhone ordering app

June 14, 2011

Domino's Pizza launched a new app for iPhone and iPod touch users this week. The application offers guests the ability to order from their devices, search for…

Pizza Hut plans to expand UK delivery outlets

June 14, 2011

Pizza Hut plans to open 300 delivery outlets throughout the United Kingdom, a move that would bring as many as 5,000 new jobs to the country.

Domino’s Australia launches mobile ordering

June 13, 2011

Domino's Pizza Australia, the largest pizza chain in that country, has launched a mobile ordering site for all smartphone devices.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza hosting solar dinner seminars

June 13, 2011

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza has teamed up with Stellar Solar to host a series of free solar dinner seminars at its San Diego County locations.

NRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicago’s hungry

June 13, 2011

The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…

Papa Gino’s taps IBM for data analytics

June 12, 2011

Papa Gino's has implemented IBM business analytics software to closely measure data pulled from the chain's online customer loyalty program.

Coal Burger concept heads to Texas

June 12, 2011

Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.

NRA elects board members

June 12, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of three new members to serve on its Board of Directors. The newly elected Board directors are:

American Flatbreads expanding to Tribeca

June 9, 2011

Vermont-based American Flatbreads is expanding to Manhattan’s trendy TriBeCa neighborhood as early as December.

New York food truck obtains liquor license

June 9, 2011

As food trucks continue their growth spurt, one such operator has just added a new twist to the trend. The Wall Street Journal  reports that The Turkish Truck…

Senate votes to reject swipe-fee reform delay

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 8, 2011

The Senate voted Wednesday to reject a delay for the much needed debit-card swipe-fee reforms being released by the Federal Reserve. The reforms are scheduled…

Beyond burger wars: Pizza Hut vs. Burger King in NBA Finals-inspired challenge

June 8, 2011

Burger King and Pizza Hut employees are paying particularly close attention to the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks.

Mellow Mushroom opens Arkansas unit

June 8, 2011

Mellow Mushroom will open its latest unit in Rogers, Ark. on June 13.

Yum! Brands looks to Argentina for expansion

June 8, 2011

As China continues to provide a boon for Yum! Brands restaurants such as KFC and Pizza Hut, the Louisville, Ky.-based company is now looking at other…

People Report Summer Camp: 'Female Jerry Maguire' discusses building relationships

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

June 8, 2011

Molly Fletcher, sports agent, author and president and CEO of Fletcher Digital, spoke to a large audience at People Report Summer Camp Workforce Symposium in…

Consumers won’t pay more for healthier menu items, NPD reports

June 7, 2011

New research by The NPD Group has found that 70 percent of consumers, especially those aged 50 and higher, expect to pay no more for healthier items than they…

Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar sets July opening

June 7, 2011

Nick's New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar is slated to open in early July in Boca Raton, Fla., featuring classic apizza made famous in New Haven, Conn.

Pleasure Pizza celebrates second unit

June 7, 2011

Pleasure Pizza, a Santa Cruz, Calif., restaurant since 1987, is marking the opening of a second unit June 11.