Brazil Fast Food 2010 sales up 12 percent

February 16, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., which operates almost 800 Yum! Brands units in Brazil, including KFC and Pizza Hut São Paulo, announced financial results for the…

Canadian food labels to include allergy sources

February 16, 2011

While U.S. restaurants scramble to update menu boards to include nutritional information in compliance of changing healthcare stipulations, Canada is going a…

Caribbean, Japanese flavors increase on restaurant menus

February 16, 2011

According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), lesser-known ethnic fare has experienced a robust product growth in the consumer marketplace. 

Domino’s UK eyes nontraditional locations

February 15, 2011

After a huge 2010 that featured a nearly-20-percent sales lift, Domino’s Pizza UK and Ireland is embarking upon a nontraditional expansion path.

Papa John’s plans 40-unit growth in Russia

February 15, 2011

A St. Petersburg, Russia-area developer of Papa John’s pizza, WorldWide Papa’s, plans to expand the brand in the region by 40 units in three years.

Pizza Patrón spreads to San Diego

February 14, 2011

Pizza De la Comunidad LLC has opened its first of 11 Pizza Patrón locations in the San Diego Market. The new unit is in the Escondido area.

Pizza Hut program catches Bieber Fever

February 14, 2011

When it comes to star power, you simply can’t get bigger than The Biebs. Pizza Hut will leverage this celebrity status for its fourth America’s Biggest Bedtime…

Gatti’s Pizza returns to El Paso

February 14, 2011

Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opened a new GattiTown this week in El Paso, Texas. This marks the return of Gatti’s Pizza to the market for the first…

Domino’s UK drops ‘Talent’ sponsorship

February 14, 2011

The reality television show that launched Susan Boyle’s career has lost one of its major sponsors. Domino’s Pizza U.K. pulled its name from Britain’s Got…

Women make restaurant ownership gains

February 13, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that nearly 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women.

Domino's Pizza refranchises 26 Minneapolis units

February 13, 2011

Domino's Pizza has refranchised 26 company-owned stores in the Minneapolis market to franchisee Bill Graves' Ultimate Challenge LLC. With the acquisition…

Philly Pizza Pub accepting kid-friendly online payments

February 13, 2011

The Philly Pizza Pub, a South Philadelphia establishment since 2008, has expanded its business by using the Virtual Piggy online payment system from Moggle.

Eagle Boys Pizza bolsters online ordering system

February 13, 2011

Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia’s second largest pizza maker, has introduced the Core Online Ordering system, along with its Windows Phone 7 pizza app, to bolster…

NAFEM show winds down, president's award given

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 11, 2011

The 2010 North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show wrapped up Saturday with the announcement of the 2011 NAFEM President's Award, given to The…

NAFEM kicks off in Orlando

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 10, 2011

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show kicked off in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10 with more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the…

California Pizza Kitchen delivers year-end results

February 10, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 ending Jan. 2, 2011.

Pizza Patrón honors franchisees

February 10, 2011

Pizza Patrón hosted its 2011 National Franchise Convention in Fort Worth, Texas in late January. At the event, franchisees Rick and Monica Sparkman were named…

Canada's Boston Pizza reports record earnings

February 10, 2011

Richmond, British Columbia-based Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. each reported financial results for the fourth quarter…

CEC Entertainment announces earnings call

February 10, 2011

CEC Entertainment Inc. will host a conference call with investors Feb. 24 to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and year end Jan. 2, 2011. The…

NRA show will embrace innovation

February 10, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is seeking innovative food and beverage products that have made a significant impact on the industry, and will recognize…