Restaurant performance outlook posts modest improvement

October 28, 2010

Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, as well as growing optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant…

Mintel: Consumer trends begin with long-term benefits

October 27, 2010

While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock of the global economic crisis, Mintel has predicted nine key consumer trends for the year ahead that…

Hunt Brothers Pizza to be served at CMA Awards, Predators games

October 27, 2010

Hunt Brothers Pizza, the nation's largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry, has announced a corporate partnership with the…

Q&A: Pizza Patron’s Andrew Gamm on new frozen pizza packaging

Latin pizza chain Pizza Patron has just announced its foray into the frozen pizza retail market at Texas grocery chains, with plans to enter other southwestern…

NRA forms FoodCalc alliance

October 20, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has formed an official partnership with web-based nutrition analysis solutions provider FoodCALC, endorsing the company's…

Marco's secures $9 million for franchisee funding 'buckets'

October 19, 2010

Adding to its expansive menu of financing options for new franchisees, Marco's Pizza announced today that it has been approved for a new national franchisee…

Pizza Patron debuts frozen pizza in Texas

October 19, 2010

Pizza Patrón has announced the launch of a new line of frozen pizzas as part of its multichannel growth strategy that now includes brand extensions through…

Domino's 12 percent sales growth driven by top-in-class marketing

Third quarter 2010 earnings see possibly the most gains from transparent-themed TV spots started in 2009. 

Newmans Own sponsors college basketball to promote frozen pizza

October 14, 2010

Newman's Own Inc. has renewed its partnership with the America East Conference as title sponsor of the men's and women's basketball championship, March 3-6…

Neapolitan pizza chain tweaks 'bargain artisan' menu

October 13, 2010

Up-and-coming pizza chain SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is undergoing a menu overhaul as the company expands. With four units open and plans for expansion underway…

zpizza opens first of more than 20 Vietnam locations

October 13, 2010

Zpizza has announced that preparations are underway for the opening of its first Vietnam restaurant.

15 minutes with Donatos CEO Tom Krouse

New leader of Donatos pizza dishes on its wildly successful retail distribution arm, Jane's Dough Foods.  

Uno Due Go opens university locations

October 7, 2010

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation has announced the opening of two franchised Uno Due Go stores: one in the new state-of-the-art student center at Cleveland…

Yum! comps finally all up in Q3 2010

Pizza Hut parent company Yum! Brands has reported same store gains in its U.S., China and International divisions, driven partially by Pizza Hut's 8 percent…

Papa John's partners with iconic New York Stadium

October 6, 2010

Resulting from a partnership announced today by Papa John's International, Inc. and New Meadowlands Stadium, all 82,000-plus fans attending each New York…

Survey says: Takeout ordering has declined in key restaurant market

October 6, 2010

Zagat recently released the results of its 2011 New York City Restaurant Survey, which concluded that the dining scene is still sluggish two years after the…

Tom Krouse appointed Donatos CEO

October 5, 2010

Donatos Pizza has announced the promotion of Tom Krouse to chief executive officer, a title previously held by the company’s founder, Jim Grote. Krouse was…

Hartman Group and Broad Street Licensing Group form strategic partnership

October 5, 2010

The Hartman Group, Foodservice Solutions and Broad Street Licensing Group have announced a joint venture to study the food marketplace.

Domino’s offers two medium specialty pies for $7.99 each

October 5, 2010

Domino's has started to promote on its website a deal of two medium specialty pizzas for $7.99. That's a $2 increase from its pre-existing promotion of two…

How to apply for a liquor license

Serving drinks will boost your restaurant profits, but before you apply, note that different agencies regulate the process in different states.