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Consumers in favor of NYC trans-fat ban, study says
December 12, 2006
CHICAGO — Foodservice industry research firm, Technomic Inc., has found that 63 percent of restaurant goers nationally support New York City's ban on…
read nowVocelli Pizza celebrates openings with 200 pizza giveaway
December 12, 2006
PITTSBURGH— Vocelli Pizza is kicking off the opening of two new stores by giving the first 100 customers at each a free "grande" pepperoni pizza. According…
read nowNRA study predicts industry sales of $537 B in '07
December 12, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The restaurant industry will enter its 16th consecutive year of real growth in 2007, according to the National Restaurant Association's…
read now'Boring' retirement returns Patsy Grimaldi to pizza oven
December 12, 2006
New York Times: After a six-year retirement from Grimaldi's Pizzeria, founder Patsy Grimaldi, 75, is back at the pizza oven. "I've been retired — it was a…
read now2007 North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show set for Feb. 25-26
December 12, 2006
Annual Pizza Pizzazz contest will award two $5,000 top prizes!
read nowFormosa Hotels group to acquire Domino's Pizza in Beijing and Taiwan
December 11, 2006
China Post: Formosa International Hotels Corp. said it will acquire Domino's Pizza Taiwan and Beijing operations from Pizzavest Co., based in Taipei. The deal…
read nowPizza Hut sales still sliding in Australia
December 11, 2006
Stuff: Pizza Hut franchisee Restaurant Brands reported that sales at its Australia stores in the state of Victoria dropped 2 percent for its third quarter.
read nowDomino's Pizza drivers in Ireland strike over pay
December 11, 2006
The Irish Examiner: Fifty Domino's Pizza drivers protested what they claim is low by walking a picket line on Dec. 8, a commonly busy Friday night. "When we…
read nowVisa USA Pledges $20MM to protect cardholder data
December 11, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO — Visa USA announced it will offer $20 million in financial incentives and create new sanctions in an effort to further merchant compliance with…
read nowCongress to look into food safety failures
December 11, 2006
Reuters: U.S. lawmakers vowed on Monday to make food safety a top priority when the new Democratic-led Congress convenes in January following a recent series…
read nowGarlic Jim's introduces Garlic Chicken Pizza
December 10, 2006
EVERETT, Wash. — Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza introduced its new Garlic Chicken Pizza for an introductory price of $16.99 for a large and $13.99 for a…
read nowLittle Caesars introduces gift cards
December 10, 2006
DETROIT — Little Caesars is introducing new gift cards just in time for the holiday season. Little Caesars gift cards, available now at most locations…
read nowBoost your productivity and your business with a modern POS system
December 10, 2006
Remember the days when you ran your business with pen and paper, without a computerized POS system? Some operators do, like it was yesterday — literally. …
read nowFour chains to watch
December 10, 2006
Market changer: Little Caesars Pizza Privately held Little Caesars Pizza doesn't share clear details about its operation, but according to past officers of…
read nowNAPICS preview
December 10, 2006
Operators can taste a few good pies and lick the best ice cream and gelato at the 2007 North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show, where 4,500 pizza makers and…
read nowGelato boosts profits
December 10, 2006
If pizza ever had a soul mate, it would surely be gelato. Both have ancient roots in Italy, and both are comfort foods. The one glaring difference: pizza…
read nowMoving Targets program rewards loyal customers via e-mail
December 10, 2006
By last April, Loriann Sorce, chef-owner of Mount Arlington, N.J.-based Pomodoro's, was ready to throw in the marketing towel. Newspaper ads weren't working.
read nowBaking with a full deck
December 10, 2006
Friday nights at Family New York Pizza used to be the best of times and the worst of times for Rob Papile. Business would boom at his Tannersville, Pa.…
read nowAdd sandwiches to your menu
December 10, 2006
When it came time to open her first pizzeria, Loriann Sorce carried over one staple from her past restaurant ventures: sandwiches. She understood the value of…
read nowPapa John's predicts domestic comps growth of 2% in '07
December 7, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International predicted 2007 will be a solid year for sales, but comparably less exciting than '05 and '06, when it strung…
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