Best new markets for pizzerias 2009/2010

For pizza executives looking to expand a franchise or start a new concept in this tricky time, most signs point to Texas.

Uno rewards virtual gift card buyers

Company bets the cards will be even more attractive in the online space and with incentives

Uno rewards virtual gift card buyers

Company bets the cards will be even more attractive in the online space and with incentives

Before you raise prices, read this

Loyalty programs, premium menu items and the 'new' value will drive check averages at the recession's end.

Before you raise prices, read this

Loyalty programs, premium menu items and the 'new' value will drive check averages at the recession's end.

Papa Murphy's International is for sale

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Study confirms people are eating -- not cooking -- more at home

November 12, 2009

The economic downturn can be blamed for a number of lifestyle changes, but causing Americans to cook more is not one of them, according to The 24th Annual…

Quick-service concept Uno Express expands

November 12, 2009

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. has announced the opening of more than 160 new Uno Express locations in sports arenas, airports, tourism centers, universities…

Donatos divides to rule retail, convenience stores

November 12, 2009

Donatos Pizza recently divided itself into two separate divisions, the restaurant division and the bakery division, to better foster brand growth, according to…

Pizza Patron extends exclusive American Airlines Center contract

November 12, 2009

The 95-unit Pizza Patrón company announced that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with the American Airlines Center (AAC), home of the NBA's…

More than just a slice

Toppers' new Myza personal-size pizza aims to steal QSR crowds, encourage trial.

Noble Roman's reports big dips and gains for Q3 2009

November 9, 2009

Noble Roman's Inc., the Indianapolis-based franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, announced results for the quarterly period ended…

Culinary Institute adds management degree programs at industry's demand

November 4, 2009

Responding to both students and the restaurant industry, Oregon Culinary Institute announced it is approved to offer three new management degree programs.

Kraft's DiGiorno 'convenient meals' segment Q3 key area of growth

November 3, 2009

Kraft's U.S. Beverages and U.S. Convenient Meals segments -- the latter of which includes DiGiorno frozen pizza brand -- were the only two segments Kraft foods…