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Pizza Patron increased August comps 9 percent through $2.99 promotion
October 21, 2009
Pizza Patrón has announced a same-store comparable sales increase of 8.8 percent for August 2009. The company attributes a recession-busting promotion…
read nowBJ's Restaurants debuts Pizookie dessert sampler and more
October 21, 2009
BJ's Restaurants Inc. has introduced five new menu items, including lightly breaded crispy calamari, a BBQ pulled pork sandwich, grilled BBQ chicken sliders…
read nowPeople are willing to pay more for new flavors, study says
October 21, 2009
Consumers are interested in expanding their palates when dining out and want to patronize restaurants that offer innovative flavors. A new study from Technomic…
read nowPicazzo's takes advantage of low lease rates in Arizona
October 21, 2009
Despite news of eight Domino's locations closing in the Phoenix area, Sedona's Picazzo's Gourmet Pizza & Salads just opened its eighth Arizona restaurant…
read nowPapa Bello buys Baltimore-based deli to develop new concept
October 20, 2009
Papa Bello Enterprises announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire Pastore's of Rosedale Inc., a Baltimore-based restaurant, deli…
read nowDomino's shutters eight Phoenix stores
October 20, 2009
Domino's had expanded quickly in the Phoenix area and is now closing eight of the 25 company-owned locations there, according to azcentral.com. From…
read nowSurvey finds Palm Pre users prefer Pizza Hut
October 20, 2009
Android and Palm Pre users search for Pizza Hut when looking for a quick bite to eat, while iPhone and BlackBerry users prefer McDonald's. That's the word from…
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen opens in Cancun
October 19, 2009
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced the opening of its seventh location in Mexico. The new restaurant, opened by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik…
read nowDomino's launches Customer Appreciation Week
October 19, 2009
Domino's Pizza is gearing up for its national customer appreciation week. During the week of Oct. 19, Domino's will be thanking its customers with a week-long…
read nowGE Capital, Franchise Finance lends $25M to Mellow Mushroom franchisor
October 19, 2009
GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently closed a $25 million credit facility for Mellow Mushroom franchisor, Home-Grown Industries of Georgia Inc. (HGI). The…
read nowCommodities update -- Week of Oct.19, 2009
October 18, 2009
Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose to their highest levels in about 11 months last week, averaging slightly over $1.48 per pound, up …
read nowLittle Caesars returns to Rhode Island
October 18, 2009
The recession has been a drag on most of the restaurant sector, except for those that have positioned themselves as cheap or of high value. That factor has…
read nowItaly's No.1 frozen pizza hopes to take market share from U.S. pizzerias
October 18, 2009
Italy's top-selling frozen pizza is being introduced to pizza lovers in the Northeast's biggest cities, piling more competition on takeout places. A recent…
read nowMerchant Warehouse, Aldelo partnership addresses PCI compliance
October 18, 2009
Merchant Warehouse has announced a new partnership with POS software provider Aldelo designed to help hospitality organizations address the Payment Card…
read nowDonatos steaming billboards are media darlings
October 15, 2009
Smoking billboards in Columbus, Ohio, that promote Donatos' new hand-tossed crust pizza have been a hit with media. Columbus-based ad agency Engauge has…
read nowVilla Fresh Italian Kitchens opens four new stores at Prudential Center arena
October 15, 2009
Villa Enterprises Management, one of the nation's fastest growing multi-concept restaurant franchisors, has just opened four new restaurants at the Prudential…
read nowTyson's introduces Bonici line of pizza products
October 14, 2009
Bonici, the pizza brand from Tyson Food Service, has announced a new full line of pizza products. The new extensive line of Bonici pizza products includes:…
read nowPizza Inn helps franchisees defy credit crunch
October 14, 2009
While many franchisors are pulling the plug on expansion, Pizza Inn is offering a new development incentive program designed to increase domestic growth while…
read nowCooks diversifying use of wood-burning ovens
October 14, 2009
Wood-fired ovens have recently gained traction in the world of pizza, as their high heat level cooks quickly and imparts a particular flavor. But more…
read nowRecession-time wing boon causes price flip flops for chicken
October 13, 2009
The recession has been a boon for many wing restaurants, the New York times reported, as many perceived wings to be "an affordable luxury." Now, that upswing…
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