Stevi B's banks on iconic American recipe – Philly Cheese Steak

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June 7, 2010

Stevi B's will bring the heart of Philadelphia to its 35 locations with the launch of its Philly Cheese Steak specialty pizza on July 5.   Stevi B's Philly…

Ecolab adds to hospitality industry 'greening' programs

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June 7, 2010

Ecolab Inc. has announced a partnership with EC3 Global, an internationally recognized sustainability organization that provides certification, benchmarking…

Pizza Executive Summit offers hands-on social media station

June 6, 2010

This year's Pizza Executive Summit will be characterized by a strong emphasis on social media, not only covering the topic in sessions, but also making it a…

Lee Equity Partners secures $23.5M for Papa Murphy's

June 6, 2010

Ares Capital has announced it's providing debt financing to support the acquisition by financial sponsor Lee Equity Partners of Papa Murphy's. Ares Capital…

Pizza Inn plots 44 units for Saudi Arabia

June 6, 2010

Pizza Inn Inc. announced a new development agreement for 44 new locations in Saudi Arabia over the next five years.   In a continuation of the brand's…

Coca-Cola to increase Dr Pepper brands' presence for fountain, Freestyle accounts

June 6, 2010

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has agreed to license certain brands to The Coca-Cola Co. on completion of The Coca-Cola Co.'s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola…

Pizza Executive Summit offers hands-on social media station

June 6, 2010

This year's Pizza Executive Summit will be characterized by a strong emphasis on social media, not only covering the topic in sessions, but also making it a…

Lee Equity Partners secures $23.5M for Papa Murphy's

June 6, 2010

Ares Capital has announced it's providing debt financing to support the acquisition by financial sponsor Lee Equity Partners of Papa Murphy's. Ares Capital…

Pizza Inn plots 44 units for Saudi Arabia

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June 6, 2010

Pizza Inn Inc. announced a new development agreement for 44 new locations in Saudi Arabia over the next five years.   In a continuation of the brand's…

Coca-Cola to increase Dr Pepper brands' presence for fountain, Freestyle accounts

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June 6, 2010

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has agreed to license certain brands to The Coca-Cola Co. on completion of The Coca-Cola Co.'s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola…

Will Punch Pizza's surcharge strategy work?

June 3, 2010

Popular Neapolitan pizza chain Punch Pizza has added a small surcharge to salads containing pine nuts. Punch has signs disclaiming the price raise as a…

NRA's Hudson Riehle replaces Dawn Sweeney for PES 2010

June 3, 2010

Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association's Research & Knowledge Group, will replace CEO Dawn Sweeney as keynote speaker…

Will Punch Pizza's surcharge strategy work?

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June 3, 2010

Popular Neapolitan pizza chain Punch Pizza has added a small surcharge to salads containing pine nuts. Punch has signs disclaiming the price raise as a…

NRA's Hudson Riehle replaces Dawn Sweeney for PES 2010

June 3, 2010

Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association's Research & Knowledge Group, will replace CEO Dawn Sweeney as keynote speaker…

Papa John's leverages Twitter, Tony Dungy for Dad's Day promo

June 2, 2010

Papa John's is asking customers to sum up their "dad's character" in 140 characters or less on Twitter for the chance to win a year of free Papa John's pizza.…

Same-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD

June 2, 2010

All segments of the industry experienced traffic losses in the first quarter of 2010, according to NPD's CREST, which continually tracks consumer usage of…

Papa John's leverages Twitter, Tony Dungy for Dad's Day promo

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June 2, 2010

Papa John's is asking customers to sum up their "dad's character" in 140 characters or less on Twitter for the chance to win a year of free Papa John's pizza.…

Same-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD

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June 2, 2010

All segments of the industry experienced traffic losses in the first quarter of 2010, according to NPD's CREST, which continually tracks consumer usage of…

Domino's holds investor event at Goldman Sachs conference

June 1, 2010

Domino's is conducting an investor call at next week's Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant & Leisure Conference. The call will be held June 8 at 9:3…

Harris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes

June 1, 2010

Restaurant executives looking for support in opposing pending 'sin taxes' on fattening foods and soft drinks have an ally: A new Harris poll says over half of…