Private label pizza to grow

September 13, 2010

Global retail consultant Planet Retail has just put out some eye-opening insights regarding the future of private label groceries. According to Planet Retail’s…

Uno's new menu features ethnic choices, substitutions

September 13, 2010

Uno has revamped its menu to incorporate more ethnic foods and flexible ordering options that showcase healthier substitution items.

Daily Beast lists '30 Deadliest Pizza Slices'

September 12, 2010

Big Pizza has gotten another pie to the face for allegedly slinging nutritionally poor product. News and blog site The Daily Beast has revealed its ranking of…

Farrelli’s Wood Fire Pizza wins NRA community service award

September 12, 2010

Recognizing restaurants for outstanding community service efforts, the National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of its 2010 Restaurant…

Old Chicago only U.S. chain to get special German beer for Oktoberfest

September 9, 2010

Old Chicago – a division of Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. and the pizza and beer authority known for its "World Beer Tour" and 110 unique beers – launched its…

Three pizza chains make "fastest-growing" list

September 9, 2010

Chain Store Guide's annual report, "The 50 Fastest-Growing Chain Restaurant Operators," has just been released. It features mostly small but up-and-coming…

American Express teams with NRA for market, health intel

September 9, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has announced the launch of an online resource from its partner Healthy Dining, "Restaurant Nutrition: News & Insights…

Pizza Hut launches 2-foot pizza and social media hub

September 8, 2010

Pizza Hut hopes that pizza lovers who believe bigger is better will like its new Big Italy Pizza, which measures nearly 2 feet long and is bigger than two…

CiCi’s gets new CMO, CDO

September 8, 2010

CiCi's Pizza has announced the addition of Bill Spae as chief development officer.  

Pizza Fusion adds Larry Zwain to its board

September 8, 2010

Pizza Fusion has added Larry Zwain to its board of directors. Zwain is the former president of PepsiCo Restaurants Intl (dba Yum! Brands, International…

Papa John's enters new $175 million credit facility

September 8, 2010

Papa John's has entered into a more flexible five-year revolving credit facility, according to Reuters. The credit line is for $175 million, and replaces one…

Punch Pizza lands college sports endorsement

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September 7, 2010

Another sign that Punch Pizza, a small Neapolitan pizza chain in Minnesota, is playing like the big boys? The company just announced that it’s the official…

Bob Evans goes after pizza delivery with ‘Meals to Go’

September 6, 2010

Casual restaurant Bob Evans has a new message and promo for back-to-school: it's takeout is healthier than that of pizzerias. The company is now using the tag…

Domino’s is No. 4 e-tailer

September 6, 2010

Domino's is now the No. 4 "e-tailer" or Internet retailer, according to Detroit Free Press. Its online ordering system, which allows users to see where their…

Fla.-based Sir Pizza expands

September 6, 2010

Sir Pizza is planning a rapid expansion over the next year. The Miami-based pizza establishment, which currently has locations in Key Biscayne, Coral Gables…

Pizza Inn signs new area development agreement

September 2, 2010

Pizza Inn Inc. has announced that veteran franchisee and Mississippi area developer Bob Singh, of Greenwood, Miss., has signed a new area development…

Pizza Hut 'most trusted brand' in India

September 2, 2010

The Economic Times' (India) Brand Equity Most Trusted Brands 2010 annual survey has named Pizza Hut the "Most Trusted Food Service Brand" in India for the…

Papa John’s leverages NFL sponsorship

September 1, 2010

As the Official Pizza Sponsor of NFL, Papa John's is kicking off its busiest season of the year with an integrated marketing program that targets the largest…

Registration now open for 2011 NRA Show

September 1, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its 2011 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event…

Yum! presents at "Best of Americas" conference

September 1, 2010

Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands Inc. today announced that the company will present at the Fifth Annual UBS Best of Americas Conference on Thursday, September 9…