Business Strategy and Profitability News & Media
Ring in 2012 with organic food innovation
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
I predict that 2012 will be a banner year for Organic Food Product Innovation, and those who sit on the sidelines will miss the opportunity to strike gold in…
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Unique Pizza and Subs announces OTC tier change
January 2, 2012
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (OTC Pink: UPZS), a Delaware Corporation, has announced a tier change from UPZS. Unique Pizza will no longer be classified as…
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A broader look at pizzas busy year
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
There were plenty of stories that stood out this year, and even more to look for in 2012.
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PizzaMarketplace.com's top stories of 2011
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Stocks were hot as companies focused on domestic and international growth.
read nowWrestling with a million dollar baby - skimming
The restaurant industry is rife with ways to lose profitability. Just when you think you have things buttoned up, a new twist comes along that can threaten…
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2012 will be the year of more information
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Miniature portions, specialty beverages are among the trends to watch.
read nowPapa Murphy's purchases 20 franchised locations
December 21, 2011
Papa Murphy's International (PMI) announced that its Company Stores Division — Papa Murphy's Company Stores Inc. — has acquired 20 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake…
read nowFlippers Pizzeria now offering free Wi-Fi
December 21, 2011
Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria now offers free wireless Internet access at all corporate locations.
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Commentary: What to expect in restaurant marketing in 2012
Expect catering sales to become a greater focus for restaurant brands determined to get the most out of their operation and generate more sales.
read nowPapa John's raises earnings guidance
December 20, 2011
Papa John's International Inc. has released its 2012 operating assumptions and earnings guidance, and announced an increase in its 2011 earnings per share…
read nowRound Table to emerge from bankruptcy this week
December 18, 2011
Concord, Calif.-based Round Table Pizza Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 protection in February, will emerge from bankruptcy this week, after confirming its…
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Adaptation 3 Categories Evolve
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Be mindful of where categories were during the Recession and do not stray too far from the familiar.
read nowCNBC names Domino's CEO top boss of the year
December 15, 2011
J. Patrick Doyle, Domino's Pizza president and CEO, has been recognized by CNBC as the "Berbie Winner" for best CEO of 2011.
read nowGrimaldi's opens in Vegas' Fashion Show Mall
December 13, 2011
Grimaldi's Pizzeria, in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan, has opened its newest location in the Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Boulevard.
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We've always done it this way
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
The market will be significantly different just three years from now; you have to change with it.
read nowThe ageless meatball is the new menu trendsetter
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Meatballs are versatile and offer a big profit margin.
read nowTechnomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity
December 11, 2011
While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…
read nowCasey's General Stores expanding pizza delivery service
December 8, 2011
Casey's General Stores, with 1,638 convenience store locations in 11 states, has announced plans to expand its 24-hour stores and pizza delivery services.
read nowPizza Pizza partners with Winnipeg Jets to expand presence west
December 7, 2011
Canada's Pizza Pizza has announced a new partnership with True North Sports & Entertainment Limited. As part of the agreement, Pizza Pizza becomes a…
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