Grimaldi’s Pizzeria expands in Florida

March 7, 2011

Fresh off its fourth Nevada opening, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has headed back east with a new unit slated to open this summer in downtown Palm Beach, Fla.

Freschetta Pizza launches two new frozen innovations

March 7, 2011

Freschetta has upped the ante on the frozen pizza competition with its introduction of two new innovations: The Freschetta Simply … Inspired Pizzas and…

N.J. Pizza Fusion marks down for first anniversary

March 7, 2011

To celebrate its first anniversary, the Pizza Fusion location in Red Bank, N.J., will offer $2 personal cheese pizzas March 29. The pizzas usually start at $…

Eagle Boys Pizza goes fishing

March 6, 2011

Shortly after announcing a new gourmet line, Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia’s second largest pizza company, has launched a new series of seafood pizzas.

Tyson rolls out Red Label boneless wings

March 2, 2011

Tyson Food Service has launched its Red Label Boneless Wings, which feature more flavors at lower costs.

NPD: Restaurant visits up in second half of 2010

March 1, 2011

Although visits to U.S. restaurants are still below the level registered six years ago, there were signs of improvement in the second half of 2010, according…

Eagle Boys launches gourmet pizza line

March 1, 2011

Australia’s Eagle Boys Pizza has launched a new gourmet line, featuring 18 pizzas with toppings such as Moreton Bay Bugs, Tandoori chicken, Spanish tapas…

Kinnikinnick launches gluten-free thin crust line

March 1, 2011

Edmonton, Alberta-based Kinnikinnick Foods, a gluten-free baked goods manufacturer, has launched a line of gluten-free, family-sized thin crust pizza. The new…

Domino’s caps off a big 2010

March 1, 2011

Set in motion by a complete recipe overhaul and a corresponding marketing campaign, Domino’s Pizza Inc.’s results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010…

SPIN! listed among nation’s best restaurants

February 28, 2011

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has been named one of the nation’s top restaurants by TheDailyMeal.com.

I Love Pizza opens Miami Beach location

February 28, 2011

I Love Pizza, a pizzeria and coffee-bar fusion concept serving authentic New York style pizza and Calima Coffee, Australia’s Colombian blend, has opened its…

Mintel research: Customers want healthy breakfast options

February 28, 2011

According to the latest research from Mintel, 66 percent of customers want restaurants to provide them with healthier breakfast options. The healthy eating…

Weather leads to restaurant performance decline

February 27, 2011

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index stood at 100.2 in January, down 0.8 percent from its December level. Despite the decline…

Pizza Ranch beefs up its buffet

February 27, 2011

Orange City, Iowa-based Pizza Ranch has added to its “mile-long” buffet with the introduction of the new Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza and the Cran-Tastic Salad.

NRA names 2011 Kitchen Innovation award winners

February 22, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of its 2011 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, which recognizes groundbreaking kitchen equipment…

Numero Diez! CPK opens 10th restaurant in Mexico

February 20, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its 10th full-service restaurant in Mexico. The new location, operated by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik, S.A.P.I.

Domino’s beefs up its chicken line

February 20, 2011

Domino’s Pizza has added two new permanent items to its menu – boneless chicken and wings. This is the first time Domino’s has run a national promotion…

Caribbean, Japanese flavors increase on restaurant menus

February 16, 2011

According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), lesser-known ethnic fare has experienced a robust product growth in the consumer marketplace. 

Gatti’s Pizza returns to El Paso

February 14, 2011

Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opened a new GattiTown this week in El Paso, Texas. This marks the return of Gatti’s Pizza to the market for the first…

NAFEM show winds down, president's award given

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 11, 2011

The 2010 North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show wrapped up Saturday with the announcement of the 2011 NAFEM President's Award, given to The…