Trending Now: The growth of see-through food

By Mindy Armstrong

Pizza Cono featured on Food Network

May 16, 2011

The Food Network's Unwrapped series on "Crazy Containers" recently featured the Pizza Cono, a drip-free, cone-shaped pizza made from proprietary dough.

Sir Pizza continues Southern Florida expansion

May 12, 2011

Residents of South Dade are now able to enjoy the signatures of Sir Pizza after the latest location opened Thursday.

Red Baron campaign goes after delivery pizza companies

May 10, 2011

Red Baron Pan Pizza isn't afraid to challenge the big boys. The retail pizza brand, part of Schwan's Food Company, has teamed up with comedian and TV host…

Hot gluten free mess of new products

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

WestEx was a hot gluten-free mess of new products everywhere you turned.  

Report: Disparate mindsets of post-recession consumers to shape restaurant industry recovery

May 9, 2011

Consumers are of two different mindsets when it comes to spending ? those that cannot spend freely and those that can ? and the dichotomy between these two…

Technomic: Consumer concerns grow over gas and food costs

May 9, 2011

Out of the recession does not necessarily mean out of the woods. In its most recent consumer behavior survey, Technomic Inc., the Chicago-based food industry…

California Pizza Kitchen rolls out Strawberry Shortcake

May 8, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has added Strawberry Shortcake to its dessert menu for a limited-time.

McDonald’s, Yum!, Starbucks on 2011 Fortune 500 list

May 5, 2011

The annual Fortune 500 list, which ranks America's largest corporations by revenue and profit, was released Thursday.

California Pizza Kitchen Q1 revenue down slightly

May 5, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ending April 3, including a 0.5 percent decrease in revenues from the same…

Naked Pizza picks Phoenix for training facility

May 4, 2011

New Orleans-based Naked Pizza has chosen Phoenix as the site for its new corporate development hub. The company will use this location to build on its…

Donatos launches value meal menu

May 3, 2011

Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizzeria LLC has rolled out a value meal menu that includes $4 entrees, as well as pizza, salad, sub and stromboli combinations…

Papa John’s turns in strong first quarter

May 3, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Papa John's International Inc. announced its first quarter results that included a systemwide sales increase of 6.1 percent for North…

Pizza Hut launches Cheese Lover’s Deal

May 3, 2011

From royal weddings to spring flings, Pizza Hut is in the mood to celebrate love. In doing so, the chain is now offering a limited-time Lover's Line offer of…

Make the connection to better food cost

As an industry, we are facing the continuous rise of commodities that adversely affect our businesses. The rising price in grains and feed affect the price of…

Executive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage

This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry…

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Fast Casual publishes Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage

May 1, 2011

FastCasual.com has announced the publication of its "Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage" report, a 109-page research document…

Rising food costs are a manageable challenge

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Record industry sales in March indicate a continued need for consumer focus.

10 popular gluten-free menu ideas

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…

Mellow Mushroom hits Gatlinburg

April 26, 2011

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open a new unit in Gatlinburg, Tenn., on May 2. The restaurant is located in the Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, at the…