Gas prices running out of steam

Cheese, natural gas prices are also down.

Philly Cheesesteak pizza hits CiCi's buffet

August 14, 2011

CiCi's Pizza has debuted the newest pizza to its American Classics Line -- the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza made on traditional hand-stretched crust with Philly…

Eagle Boys opens first Halal-accredited store

August 14, 2011

Eagle Boys Pizza has become the first major pizza chain in Australia to open a Halal-accredited store.

Truitt Bros. Northwest Sustainability Tour highlights menu

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The topic of sustainability has been an elusive one for restaurant operators, who have been inundated in recent years with foodservice buzzwords such as…

Scotsman Ice launches Luv the Nug app

August 11, 2011

Fans of Scotsman's Original Chewable Ice can now find locations that serve nugget ice with a new iPhone application released by Scotsman Ice Systems. By…

You can’t get mustard only here

Always make sure you're in the right place.

California Pizza Kitchen expands in Indy

August 9, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened a new full-service restaurant in downtown Indianapolis.

Toppers offers Facebook fans free Topperstix

August 9, 2011

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza, which gears its marketing toward the college demographic, has launched a new social media promotion through Aug. 12 at midnight.

Pizza Hut launches Facebook offer for free P’Zones

August 8, 2011

From now through Aug. 13, fans who "like" Pizza Hut on Facebook or join the Hut Lovers email program will receive a free P'Zone with any online pizza purchase.

NPD: U.S. restaurant counts declined 2%

August 8, 2011

U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2 percent, for a loss of 9,450 restaurants, based on the most recent restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

Tyson Food Service introduces Bonici pizza toppings

August 8, 2011

Tyson Food Service has introduced its Bonici Real World toppings line to help foodservice operators combat rising food costs. With new Bonici Real World…

Will cauliflower be the new pepperoni?

Cauliflower is the latest addition to the menu at Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza based in Florida. Although it may seem like an unlikely pizza topping, Owner…

Daphne's California Greek rolls out flatbread pizzas

August 3, 2011

As Daphne's California Greek continues to evolve its brand and menu to showcase Mediterranean and Greek-flavors, the chain has debuted distinctively light…

Chorizo sales triple at Pizza Patrón

August 3, 2011

Since the July launch of its chorizo, Pizza Patrón has tripled its chorizo sales, running out of the product in every distribution center. However, customers…

Giordano's now using approved ingredients

August 3, 2011

Giordano's is officially using proprietary products at each of its deep-dish pizza restaurants after being accused of the opposite, according to the Chicago…

The battle between Breakfast and Snack: Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Click here if you missed Part 1.

Gas, wheat, cheese prices slightly up this week

Domino's is on an upswing.

Buddy's celebrates 65 years with new pizzas

July 28, 2011

Detroit-based Buddy's Pizza is celebrating its 65th anniversary with new pizzas flavors, including a tribute to Kid Rock and the Detroit Zoo, according to the…

Who will be 'the Chipotle' of the pizza industry?

An inside look behind a growing trend in the pizza industry.

Pino Gelato adds two more locations

July 27, 2011

Hilton Head, S.C.-based Pino Gelato has opened two new stores. The first is located in the Haywood Mall in Greenville, S.C., and the second is in Cranberry…