Flippers Pizzeria launches new social media contest

April 21, 2011

Flippers Pizzeria will give away restaurant credit to fans of its Facebook page who participate in the company's new photo contest.

Nutritional calculators: The diner's guide to healthy eating

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are embracing consumers' demand to know more.

Pizza Hut named as customer favorite

April 20, 2011

A recently released Rasmussen Reports national survey uncovered Americans' pizza eating habits and found that Pizza Hut ranked first as a customer favorite.

Pizza Patron’s 25th anniversary celebrates Cantinflas

April 20, 2011

Pizza Patrón brought back one of Pepsi's most popular and nostalgic Latin American promotions to the U.S. this week. Celebrating its aniversario de plata…

Pizza Pizza launches smile-shaped pizzas

April 19, 2011

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza has launched a smile-shaped pizza to raise funds in support of its Slices for Smiles program and children's hospitals throughout…

California Pizza Kitchen brings back loyalty program

April 19, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. rolled out its fourth annual Thank You Card Program for loyal guests.

Chicago Pizza Tours to expand into the evening

April 18, 2011

Chicago Pizza Tours will mark its one-year anniversary with a new spin on the concept – an evening pizza and wine/beer tour.

Chuck E. Cheese’s offers children’s Easter activities

April 17, 2011

Chuck E. Cheese's is offering printable Chuck E. & Friends Egg Holders just in time for Easter.

Mellow Mushroom opening Anderson, S.C. unit

April 13, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open its doors in Anderson, S.C., on April 18 under the ownership of Ferrante, Danielle and Mark Johnson.

Thailand’s The Pizza Co. lays out plan to grow 8 percent

April 12, 2011

The Pizza Company, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, has outlined its objective to grow by 8 percent this year behind an expansion in home-delivery services.

Pizza Executive Summit 2011 announces speakers, agenda

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The Pizza Executive Summit, an exclusive executive-only event produced by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, has finalized its keynote…

'Ma'am, it’s not a cup holder': Proper brand use of social media

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

Before getting into social media, it's important to figure out your brand identity and your strategy for presenting it.

Technomic: Lower calorie items more available

April 7, 2011

Recent research conducted by Technomic finds that more restaurant chains are providing menu items with fewer than 550 calories.

Looming labeling regulations threaten to pinch pizza profits

By Steve Coomes

Pizza Hut rolls toppings into stuffed crust

April 6, 2011

Fans of Pizza Hut's famous stuffed crust pizza, introduced 16 years ago, now have the option of adding toppings into the crust, in addition to cheese.

Hunt Brothers Pizza extends Minor League Baseball sponsorship

April 6, 2011

Hunt Brothers Pizza has expanded its strategic partnership with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) through the sponsorship of two additional teams, the Gwinnett…

Restaurant.com adds six chains to database

April 6, 2011

Restaurant.com, an online resource that connects restaurants and diners nationwide, has partnered with six new restaurant chains, including Johnny's NY Pizza…

NEXTEP adds iPad Ordering to portfolio

April 5, 2011

Troy, Mich.-based NEXTEP Systems, a provider of customer self-order technology, has added iPad Ordering to its automated ordering portfolio.

Domino’s Pizza marks new partnership with online promotion

April 5, 2011

Domino's Pizza has launched a sweepstakes promotion to kick off its recently announced partnership with ShopRunner, a members-only shopping program that offers…

Commentary: Protect sensitive data by improving document management practices

As fraud-related incidents increase within the restaurant industry, secure practices limit risk and improve operational efficiencies.