More than financials: Market Force webinar to discuss use of customer-focused metrics

June 7, 2011

Speaker Jerry Calabrese, former McDonald's VP of global restaurant measurement, helped drive some of the changes that led to the chain's turnaround over the…

Pizza Executive Summit 2011 to host Chicago Pizza Tour

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

June 6, 2011

Chicago Pizza Tours has partnered with the Pizza Executive Summit 2011, sponsored by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, to offer owners and…

California Pizza Kitchen signs Taiwan expansion deal

June 6, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has solidified an agreement to expand into Taiwan with new franchise partner Quanta Foods. As part of the agreement, a minimum of…

NRA: Restaurants to boost summer employment numbers

June 6, 2011

Restaurants are expected to add 425,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2011 employment level, according to National Restaurant…

Pizza Patrón rolls out $4 pies for 25th anniversary

June 6, 2011

In celebration of its 'Aniversario de Plata,' Pizza Patrón is promoting the everyday price of $4 for its Amigo Pizza – a 12-inch medium pie with one topping.

Russo’s New York Pizzeria plans UAE expansion

June 5, 2011

Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen are planning an expansion in the United Arab Emirates region, having awarded rights to…

Martin Agency tapped for Pizza Hut’s digital, social marketing

June 5, 2011

Pizza Hut has tapped Interpublic Group of Cos.' Martin Agency to lead its digital marketing and social media efforts.

Pizza Ranch's Big Sky agreement is company's biggest ever

June 5, 2011

Pizza Ranch has signed an area development agreement with Mike and Angie Christianson to open eight new Pizza Ranch locations in Montana. The Christiansons…

Boston Pizza opens new urban design concept in Toronto

June 2, 2011

Boston Pizza International Inc. opened the doors of its 109th location in Ontario this week. The new restaurant is located in Downtown Toronto and marks the…

Chicago Fire spreads in California

June 2, 2011

California-based Chicago Fire is set to open its fourth location at the Palladio in the Broadstone shopping complex in Folsom, Calif.

USDA’s 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…

Papa Murphy's taps Wendy’s 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.

Pizza 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.

Domino’s 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…

Texas parents protest Chuck E. Cheese’s 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.

Mazzio’s 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…

Yum! 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…

Middleby 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.

Chuck E. Cheese’s 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…

Top 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…