Market Force restaurant study reveals jump in consumer confidence

June 29, 2010

Consumer confidence is on the rise when it comes to eating out, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information, a customer intelligence and…

Convenience stores give restaurants a run for customers’ money

June 29, 2010

A new report by foodservice consultant Technomic finds that the c-store segment nominally grew by 1.5 percent in 2009. That doesn't sound like a ton of growth…

Papa Murphy's seeks franchisees across the US

June 28, 2010

Papa Murphy's, the fast-growing take ‘n’ bake pizza chain that was purchased for $180 million in April, is expanding across America. An e-mail deployed to the…

PES 2010: Community marketing gets hot

June 23, 2010

It is an oft-cited stat that a majority of restaurant business comes from a fraction of its traffic – the frequent regulars. That makes new customer…

PES 2010: Community marketing gets hot

June 23, 2010

It is an oft-cited stat that a majority of restaurant business comes from a fraction of its traffic – the frequent regulars. That makes new customer…

CPK to combat earnings slump with secret retail items

June 20, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced updated earnings guidance for the second quarter ending July 4, 2010.   During its May 6, 2010, conference call…

Corporate finance guru reveals the restaurant path out of recession

June 20, 2010

Consumers in search of value and quality are driving a comeback in sales in the restaurant sector, according to Bob Bielinski, managing director, corporate…

CPK to combat earnings slump with secret retail items

June 20, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced updated earnings guidance for the second quarter ending July 4, 2010.   During its May 6, 2010, conference call…

Corporate finance guru reveals the restaurant path out of recession

June 20, 2010

Consumers in search of value and quality are driving a comeback in sales in the restaurant sector, according to Bob Bielinski, managing director, corporate…

PES 2010: Restaurant executives share industry secrets

June 17, 2010

This week's Pizza Executive Summit attendees took advantage of the niche expertise of its top-level executive makeup by engaging in smaller breakout sessions.

PES 2010: Restaurant executives share industry secrets

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June 17, 2010

This week's Pizza Executive Summit attendees took advantage of the niche expertise of its top-level executive makeup by engaging in smaller breakout sessions.

PES 2010 keynote: Prepare for a changed landscape post-recovery

June 16, 2010

This year marks the first time since 2008 that the restaurant outlook has brightened, said NRA SVP of research Hudson Riehle. Consumer confidence is at a…

PES 2010 keynote: Prepare for a changed landscape post-recovery

June 16, 2010

This year marks the first time since 2008 that the restaurant outlook has brightened, said NRA SVP of research Hudson Riehle. Consumer confidence is at a…

NRA urges Congress to adopt interchange fee reforms

June 14, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and 30 state restaurant associations recently joined more than 200 other merchant organizations in asking members of the…

NRA urges Congress to adopt interchange fee reforms

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June 14, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and 30 state restaurant associations recently joined more than 200 other merchant organizations in asking members of the…

Take the PMC State of the Industry survey to win an iPad

June 8, 2010

PizzaMarketplace.com is in the process of producing its third State of the Industry Report, and it needs the participation of as many of its executive readers…

People Report Summer Camp offers HR insights

June 8, 2010

People Report Summer Camp Conference opened last night in Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The conference includes sessions today and tomorrow on topics…

Take the PMC State of the Industry survey to win an iPad

June 8, 2010

PizzaMarketplace.com is in the process of producing its third State of the Industry Report, and it needs the participation of as many of its executive readers…

People Report Summer Camp offers HR insights

June 8, 2010

People Report Summer Camp Conference opened last night in Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The conference includes sessions today and tomorrow on topics…

Pizza Executive Summit offers hands-on social media station

June 6, 2010

This year's Pizza Executive Summit will be characterized by a strong emphasis on social media, not only covering the topic in sessions, but also making it a…