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Study: Consumers want differentiation from casual dining concepts
January 10, 2011
A new study by Chicago-based Technomic shows that even as consumers are expected to loosen their purse strings in 2011, finding a good value from the casual…
read nowDominos UK focuses on jobs
January 6, 2011
Piggybacking on recent sales success, Domino’s Pizza U.K. announced that it anticipates the creation of 1,700 new jobs in 2011.
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Pizza Hut makes huge NOLA investment
January 5, 2011
Pizza Hut Inc. will invest $10 million in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., within the next 18 months. The plan includes the creation of “Model Markets” in…
read nowPizza Patrón revamps bicultural brand strategy
January 5, 2011
Pizza Patrón has developed a new, long-term brand strategy that will affect every aspect of its business – from training and operations to menu systems and…
read nowCraft brewer definition updated
January 3, 2011
The board of directors of the Brewers Association, which represents the majority of U.S. brewing companies, has voted to change its designation of “small…
read nowNEXTEP upgrades SpeedLine POS interface
January 3, 2011
NEXTEP Systems has announced an upgraded interface with SpeedLine’s pizza and delivery point of sale that provides live menu updates from the POS to a…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index posts November decline
January 2, 2011
As a result of a downtick in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell below…
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Straw Hat Pizza spreads through the Golden State
January 2, 2011
Straw Hat Pizza will open several new units in California in the first quarter of 2011.
read nowDominos stocks up for busy weekend
December 28, 2010
Domino’s has stocked up on ingredients and staffing at its stores throughout the country, as the pizza chain expects to sell about 19.2 million slices on New…
read nowDestination, China: Pizza Hut expedites expansion
December 28, 2010
Pizza Hut Inc. is planning to increase its presence in western China within the next two years.
read nowDomino's spreads to Tier II & III cities in India
December 22, 2010
Domino's has spent the better part of the past decade spreading throughout India, hitting 100 units in the early part of 2005.
read nowVegetarian offerings making money in India
December 21, 2010
Big Macs, Double Downs and meat lovers pizzas may be major boons for quick-service giants in the United States, but in India, where the segment’s growth is…
read nowPizzeria da Lupo opens in Boulder
December 20, 2010
Executive chef and restaurateurs Jim Cohen and Ken Wolf have announced the opening of Pizzeria da Lupo in Boulder, Colo.
read nowPapa Johns sets operational guidance for 2011
December 20, 2010
Papa John's International Inc. has announced its projections for 2011, including a 16 percent increase in earnings per share and a global systemwide sales…
read now2011 U.K. foodservice trends predicted
December 20, 2010
The United Kingdom has welcomed many American brands to its soil. Chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, Domino’s, Papa John’s and…
read nowPapa Johns launches new iPhone app
December 20, 2010
Papa John’s International Inc. has launched its first Apple iPhone application, providing full menu access and complete online ordering capabilities. The free…
read nowAmerican food chains investing in Cambodia
December 19, 2010
It seems Cambodians are adopting a bit of an American palate. Pizza Hut and Burger King, specifically, are currently grappling over a position in the country's…
read nowPapa Johns pours on the franchise incentives
December 16, 2010
Papa John’s has announced its 2011 Development Incentive Program, appealing to potential franchisees willing to grow with the company.
read nowNRA partners with CMSText for mobile marketing
December 15, 2010
The National Restaurant Association has announced a new partnership with CMSText to bring text message marketing solutions to its 380,000+ member restaurant…
read nowOh, Canada! Foodservice industry up north outpacing U.S.
December 14, 2010
Restaurant chains are spreading throughout Canada faster than they are in the U.S. According to a study by Technomic, the Canadian restaurant industry has…
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