How to survive the protein craze

Cutting costs by creating limited time offers or new menu items that scale down the serving of animal protein could be interesting to test with consumers.

Millennials willing to pay more for better, more customizable food

September 9, 2014

The younger generation considers QSRs to be 'dollar food.'

What are Any’tizers, Tanglers, Frisnacks or Wrappetizers?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Restaurants can sell snacks at premium profit margins and can be more exciting for guests than the traditional core menu.

Restaurant operators invited to enter original recipe contest

September 5, 2014

Reser’s Fine Foods Foodservice Division is inviting restaurant operators nationwide to enter an original recipe using a Reser’s product.

Pie Five Pizza launches Meatball Ricotta Pie

September 2, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has introduced its latest limited-time offer – the Meatball Ricotta Pie, featuring a smoked provolone and mozzarella blend, organic marinara…

Pizza Hut rolls out bacon stuffed crust

September 2, 2014

After teasing its fans on social media last week, Pizza Hut announced the official launch of its new Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza on Aug. 30, to mark…

Mazzio’s adds lasagnas, pasta bakes to menu

September 2, 2014

Mazzio's has introduced three new lasagna options, as well as a "create-your-own" option and Family Pasta Bakes. The new lineup includes:

Papa John's NFL Kickoff Special now underway

August 29, 2014

Papa John's has announced the National Football League Kickoff Special, a large, two-topping pizza for $10 and a chocolate chip cookie for $5, available next…

Papa Murphy's refinancing to benefit earnings

August 29, 2014

Papa Murphy's announced the closing of a $112 million senior secured loan and a $20 million revolving credit facility today.

DelVecchio's announces $1 pizza slices

August 29, 2014

Fla.-based DelVecchio's Pizzeria is offering $1 pizza slices Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Winner of Pizza Hut's fantasy football contest to score free pizza for a year

August 28, 2014

Pizza Hut announced its weekly fantasy football contest is open until Nov. 12.

Newest Mellow Mushroom features town's history, steampunk style

August 28, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has opened its newest location in Mansfield, Texas at 101 S. Main.

Uncle Maddio's rolls out fall Panini menu

August 28, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is now featuring hot toasted sandwiches, despite August being National Panini Month, opting for cooler weather to promote the…

Snack foods making their way onto plates

August 27, 2014

U.S. consumers are eating traditional snack foods, particularly snacks with a perceived health benefit, in between and at meals, and this behavior will drive…

Pie Five set to celebrate reopening after car crash

August 27, 2014

Pie Five Pizza's Matthews N.C. grand opening is set for today despite the car crash into their Matthews Township Parkway location.

Uncle Maddio's opens first Virginia location this week

August 27, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its first Virginia location on Aug. 30.

Pie Five Pizza to open first Maryland location this week

August 27, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. is set to open a location in Frederick, Md. on Aug. 29.

Pizza Hut is the cat's meow in Japan

August 26, 2014

Pizza Hut's latest marketing campaign for its Japan stores manages to combine both pizza and cats into one ad.

Old Chicago's launches beer selection

August 26, 2014

Boulder, Colo.-based Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom launches its Old Chicago Explorer Series of new beer products today.

Gas still cheaper than this time last year

Last week's stock market saw lower prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, with natural gas remaining stable and wheat and cheese on the rise.