Papa Murphy's International is for sale

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November 19, 2009

Nation's Restaurant News relayed earlier this week that successful take-'n-bake pizza chain Papa Murphy's International is on the selling block.   "The quote…

Gift card spending expected to drop this holiday

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November 19, 2009

Gift card spending is expected to decline again this year, possibly impacting restaurant brands hoping to cash in on the season's most requested item…

DiGiorno pizza on Ad Age's list of 'America's Hottest Brands'

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November 19, 2009

Kraft Foods Inc.'s DiGiorno frozen pizza nabbed a spot on Advertising Age's 2009 "America's Hottest Brands" list for its savvy invention and application of…

New containers offer in-store recycling opportunities

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November 19, 2009

Witt Industries has introduced new recycling containers allowing either one- or three-stream recycling collection from within a small area. The containers are…

Mintel predicts flavor trends for 2010

November 18, 2009

Mintel has predicted new flavors and scents expected to make an appearance in the United States marketplace in 2010.   "As the economy recovers, we expect…

Pizza Hut helps Brazil Fast Food Group in Q3 2009

November 18, 2009

Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest restaurant chain with 684 points of sale, operating under the Bob's, Doggis, and KFC brands in Brazil as well as…

POS system offers integrated customer loyalty programs

November 18, 2009

FireFly Technologies has announced that the latest release of the Phoenix Point-of-Sale software includes an expanded customer loyalty program to help…

Mobile Marketing Association recognizes Pizza Hut iPhone app

November 18, 2009

As the first app by a national pizza chain and a leader in the iTunes Lifestyle category, The Pizza Hut iPhone App has been recognized by the Mobile Marketing…

Truitt Bros. steps in to fill pumpkin-shortage void

November 18, 2009

In the wake of a Libby's canned pumpkin shortage, Truitt Bros. has announced the availability of its pumpkin pie filling for restaurants and foodservice…

Mintel predicts flavor trends for 2010

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November 18, 2009

Mintel has predicted new flavors and scents expected to make an appearance in the United States marketplace in 2010.   "As the economy recovers, we expect…

Pizza Hut helps Brazil Fast Food Group in Q3 2009

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November 18, 2009

Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest restaurant chain with 684 points of sale, operating under the Bob's, Doggis, and KFC brands in Brazil as well as…

POS system offers integrated customer loyalty programs

by

November 18, 2009

FireFly Technologies has announced that the latest release of the Phoenix Point-of-Sale software includes an expanded customer loyalty program to help…

Mobile Marketing Association recognizes Pizza Hut iPhone app

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November 18, 2009

As the first app by a national pizza chain and a leader in the iTunes Lifestyle category, The Pizza Hut iPhone App has been recognized by the Mobile Marketing…

Montgomery Co. passes menu labeling

November 17, 2009

Despite protests from the Maryland Restaurant Association and local restaurant owners, the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a bill that would…

Australian pizza chain debuts new dessert flavors

November 17, 2009

With Australians increasingly craving a sweet side to accompany their pizzas, Eagle Boys Pizza has bolstered its Dessert Thingies range with the launch of new…

Washington State pizzeria spreads to Canada

November 17, 2009

Keep Rockin LLC  has announced an agreement with Kaizen Brands Inc. of Surrey, British Columbia, to operate as exclusive franchisor in Canada for The Rock Wood…

Pizza Inn opens in Houston

November 17, 2009

Pizza Inn Inc., a national pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, high quality products at affordable prices, announced the opening of its…

Domino's Pizza India Ltd. changes name

November 17, 2009

The Indian arm of Domino's Pizza has changed its name to Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. to be more in line with its master franchisees, according to The Economic…

Sbarro's Q3 2009 net losses skyrocket

November 17, 2009

Sbarro Inc. released numbers for their 2009 third quarter ended Sept. 27. The company said large income losses were primarily due to low comparable unit sales.

Marco's Pizza heads to the Caribbean

November 16, 2009

Marco's Pizza, an authentic Italian pizza company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, has 31 stores planned for a brand new territory: the Caribbean. Brothers and…