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Chuck E. Cheese's names new agency of record
January 11, 2012
CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, has named Dallas-based The Richards Group as its new agency of record.
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Webinar to focus on mobile loyalty trends
January 9, 2012
More than 1 billion smart phones will be in use across the globe by 2015, according to technology research firm IDC. For restaurant operators, the…
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Bill Clinton to address 2012 NRA, Hotel-Motel Show attendees
January 8, 2012
Former president Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the 42nd President of the United States, will address attendees at the 201…
read nowYum! Brands CEO David Novak shares leadership strategies in new book
January 3, 2012
Yum! Brands has announced the publication of "Taking People With You: The Only Way to Make BIG Things Happen" (Portfolio Penguin, January 2012) by David Novak…
read nowNPD: Global restaurant visits weak in Q3
January 3, 2012
Low consumer confidence and the stressed global economy were reflected in weak foodservice traffic numbers in most countries around the world in the quarter…
read nowUnique 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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index unchanged in October
December 6, 2011
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood at 100.0 in October, essentially unchanged from September’s level of 100.1.…
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Mintel: 5 restaurant industry trends for 2012
December 5, 2011
Competition in the foodservice industry is always intense as restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for business and attention in a crowded marketplace.
read nowRestaurant traffic flat first 9 mos of 2011
December 5, 2011
The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 in a state of optimism after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the…
read nowTechnomic: Takeout adds revenue without compromising dine-in traffic
December 5, 2011
Nearly 60 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic said they purchase takeout once a week or more. These takeout sales don't seem to be…
read nowYum! Brands raises 2011 guidance
December 4, 2011
Yum! Brands Inc. has increased its full year 2011 EPS growth forecast to at least 13 percent, or $2.85 a share, excluding special items.
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