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Top That! Pizza inks multi-state deal
January 12, 2011
In a push to enter the small fast casual pizza segment, Lori Walderich -- chief creative officer at IdeaStudio -- and her husband Jeff recently founded Top…
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Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011
January 11, 2011
Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.
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Bulk of Yum! Brands' sales come from overseas
January 11, 2011
Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, A&W and Long John Silver's, presented its international growth…
read nowMajor franchise fee withheld from Yum! International
January 10, 2011
Priszm Income Fund, owner of several Canadian KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations, has withheld a $2 million franchise fee to Yum! Restaurants International…
read nowStudy: Consumers want differentiation from casual dining concepts
January 10, 2011
A new study by Chicago-based Technomic shows that even as consumers are expected to loosen their purse strings in 2011, finding a good value from the casual…
read nowCousin Vinnys adding two more outlets
January 10, 2011
Ohio-based Cousin Vinny’s Pizza has opened the first of two new units in the Springfield area behind the efforts of business partners Rick Allen and Mo Rashad.
read nowNRA appoints EVP of political advocacy
January 9, 2011
Rob Gifford has been named executive vice president of political advocacy for the National Restaurant Association, effective Feb. 7. In this role, he will work…
read nowDomino's spreads into Bulgaria
January 9, 2011
Domino's Pizza plans to open three restaurants in Bulgaria by the end of 2011.
read nowDominos UK focuses on jobs
January 6, 2011
Piggybacking on recent sales success, Domino’s Pizza U.K. announced that it anticipates the creation of 1,700 new jobs in 2011.
read nowWhen in Rome: Mellow Mushroom ready for newest opening
January 6, 2011
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open its newest restaurant Jan. 17 in Rome, Ga., about an hour from where the company got its start.
read nowSbarro defaults, hires financial adviser
January 6, 2011
Sbarro Inc. pizza chain has defaulted on a credit agreement and has hired Rothschild Inc. to help it explore strategic financial options.
read nowMazzios celebrates golden anniversary
January 5, 2011
Mazzio’s LLC is offering a year-long pizza special in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The Tulsa, Okla.-based chain was founded on Nov. 11, 1961, by Ken…
read nowU.S. Foodservice breaks ground on $24M distribution center
January 5, 2011
U.S. Foodservice-Albuquerque broke ground on a $24 million distribution center that will enable the company to provide better service to customers throughout…
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Pizza Hut makes huge NOLA investment
January 5, 2011
Pizza Hut Inc. will invest $10 million in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., within the next 18 months. The plan includes the creation of “Model Markets” in…
read nowPizza Patrón revamps bicultural brand strategy
January 5, 2011
Pizza Patrón has developed a new, long-term brand strategy that will affect every aspect of its business – from training and operations to menu systems and…
read nowDominos U.K. sales buoyed by technology
January 4, 2011
Domino’s Pizza units in the United Kingdom and Ireland have gotten quite a boost from online and iPhone orders. The company’s 2010 sales were up almost 2…
read nowLawsuit swirling around Pizza Hut franchisees
January 4, 2011
Pizza Hut franchisees in southern Louisiana closed their doors on Tuesday while speculations emerged that a lawsuit is brewing with the chain’s parent company.
read nowChuck E. Cheese launches Ticket Blaster
January 4, 2011
Chuck E. Cheese is now awarding its famous tickets and prizes to fans through a new online Ticket Blaster game.
read nowCraft brewer definition updated
January 3, 2011
The board of directors of the Brewers Association, which represents the majority of U.S. brewing companies, has voted to change its designation of “small…
read nowPizza Hut franchisee targets Malaysian growth
January 3, 2011
QSR Brands Bhd, the Pizza Hut franchisee in Malaysia and Singapore, has announced plans to open 20 new units in 2011.
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