Exit41 launches Facebook ordering app

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 16, 2010

Exit41 has officially launched a new web-based solution that will let Facebook fans of restaurant brands order meals via the social networking site. The app…

Yum! India to triple units

November 14, 2010

While China has been a strong growth market for Pizza Hut parent company Yum! Brands the last couple of years, India is quickly gaining speed. The Economic…

Mintel outlines law-based opposition and opportunities for 2011 restaurants

November 10, 2010

Recapping a year that saw a new health bill pass with tangible implications for the foodservice industry, research company Mintel outlined five ways…

NPC International posts 162 percent income gains

November 8, 2010

Pizza Hut's largest franchisee posted some impressive year-over-year gains in its Q3 2010 earnings report – among them, best-in-segment store comps, and a net…

Pizza Patron debuts Chicken Bacon pizza LTO

November 4, 2010

Pizza Patrón has announced the introduction of its Chicken Bacon Clásico pizzas, featuring a creamy garlic parmesan alfredo sauce, topped with bacon, chicken…

CPK to hold Q32010 conference call

November 2, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen has announced that it will release its third quarter 2010 results after the market close November 11. The company will host an…

NPC International announces Q3 2010 conference call

November 1, 2010

NPC International has announced that its 2010 third fiscal quarter results conference call will be held Nov. 9, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time. This…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…