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Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation Part 2
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Settings in demand during economic recovery include approachable, family friendly dining, vibrant, inspired, authentic and rustic.
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Report: American consumers eating more 'mini meals'
August 15, 2012
U.S. consumers are less likely to skip their breakfast, lunch and dinner meal times now than they were five years ago, but these meals are often described as…
read nowCinnabon tests broader menu, jumps into pizza space
August 15, 2012
An Atlanta Cinnabon location is reportedly testing a new "Pizzabon," with pizza characteristics served on a snack size, savory bun.
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The Loop Pizza Grill ready to 'reintroduce' brand to marketplace
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO discusses expansion plans, new prototype and successful menu launches.
read nowConnecticut pizzeria employs those with developmental disabilities
August 14, 2012
Taste of Life, a new pizzeria located in West Hartford, Conn., features vegetarian and kosher pizzas and is run out of a synagogue two nights a week by caterer…
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen launching new menu in the Philippines
August 13, 2012
To celebrate "National Pizza Day" in the Philippines Aug. 15, California Pizza Kitchen is launching a new menu and giving away free pizza.
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Gatti's Pizza's gluten-free promotion sets record
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Gatti's restaurants in Austin answered more than 28,000 phone calls, and gave away more than $50,000 worth of gluten-free pizza to customers in one day.
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Papa John's Obamacare comments create social media firestorm
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
During Q2 earnings call, CEO claimed Affordable Care Act would cause rise in pizza prices in order to protect shareholders.
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Sbarro's fast casual prototypes yield 10 percent sales bump
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Italian chain rolling out new recipes, restaurant designs in turnaround bid.
read nowPizza Hut franchisee reports 5 percent jump in comp sales
August 8, 2012
Kansas-based NPC International Inc. has reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 26. NPC International is the world's largest Pizza Hut…
read nowPizza Hut Pakistan pulls Ramadan promotion
August 8, 2012
Pizza Hut Pakistan has removed its Ramadan promotion, claiming it wants to "reduce gluttony."
read nowDomino's India launches two new snacks
August 8, 2012
Domino's Pizza India has rolled out two new snacks – Spicy Twistyz and Potato Smacker. According to Food & Beverage News, they are being offered to enhance…
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Vending innovations pose threat to restaurant market share
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Advances in technology help machines evolve from pretzel-filled office staples to fresh, quick pizza providers.
read nowPizza Hut celebrates Mars' landing with 'Red Planet Pizza'
August 7, 2012
Although not an "official" rollout, Pizza Hut has come up with a Red Planet Pizza in celebration of the landing of the Mars rover Curiosity.
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Common food truck execution mistakes
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The guiding menu principle is always to sell fewer items at higher margins - which will allow you to spend more time on operations execution and customer…
read nowCraft beer sales up 14 percent in 2012
August 6, 2012
The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, has released strong mid-year numbers for small and…
read nowPapa John's signs 5-year partnership deal with NC State Athletics
August 3, 2012
Papa John's is now an "Official Partner of Wolfpack Athletics," having signed a 5-year collaboration deal this week with North Carolina State. The agreement…
read nowLittle Caesars' new marketing campaign bets on reverse psychology
August 3, 2012
Little Caesars has introduced a new marketing campaign asking customers not to call the chain to order a pizza. The attempt at reverse psychology encourages…
read nowUncle Maddio's introduces gluten-free pizza for kids
August 2, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint launched a gluten-free kids' pizza this week. The kids' meal pizzas are available with a choice of more than 25 gluten-free toppings.
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This Olympian doesnt want to be on a Wheaties box
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Gold medalist learns new non-carb diet and realizes positive results.
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