Study debunks comfort-food and stress theory

October 8, 2009

Nostalgia-inspired and comfort foods are among some of the hottest trends based on the commonly held belief that consumers turn to such foods in times of…

CPK Q3 2009 prompts catering, takeout for Q4

October 7, 2009

Though same-store sales were lower than executives had predicted for California Pizza Kitchen's (Nasdaq: CPKI) third quarter, company founders announced a few…

UNO launches multigrain pizza

October 7, 2009

UNO has added an all-natural, five-grain flatbread pizza crust option to its flatbread offerings. The new crust has 11 grams of fiber from its make-up of whole…

Truitt Bros. Special Products plant earns Food Alliance certification

October 5, 2009

Truitt Bros. Inc., a shelf-stable, custom food manufacturer, has announced that it has received third-party certification for its Oregon-based Special…

New Pizza Patron president reveals formula for success

Sticking to their niche and continued community involvement will help grow the brand to 700-plus.  

Salaries to fall for restaurant managers, executives

October 4, 2009

The recession has pushed down bonuses and merit pay for corporate executives and restaurant managers and their base salary is not expected to pick up for the…

Commodities update -- Week of Oct. 5, 2009

October 4, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose to their highest levels in nearly 11 months last week, averaging slightly under $1.42 per pound…

New SpeedLine POS system tracks trends over time

October 4, 2009

SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has just released its newest point of sale software, SpeedLine 6.1. The new version features enhanced sales and items summary tools…

Papa Bello files to register franchise in Md., Va. and Calif.

September 30, 2009

Papa Bello has announced that the company has filed the necessary paperwork to register its franchise in the states of Maryland, Virginia and California. The…

Restaurant performance down again for August

September 29, 2009

Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest…

How to crack down on foodborne illness

When it comes to employee health issues, restaurant operators should not be afraid of employment laws and the ADA.

How to crack down on foodborne illness

When it comes to employee health issues, restaurant operators should not be afraid of employment laws and the ADA.

Pizzeria axes delivery for naked customer

September 28, 2009

A pizzeria in Portsmouth, N.H., will no longer deliver to a customer who has repeatedly answered the door naked, according to a story in the Foster's Daily…

The Loop Pizza Grill offers free kids' meals, senior discounts

September 28, 2009

The Loop Pizza Grill is offering 10 percent off meals for seniors and free pizza and burgers for kids 12 and under, in October and November, at Loop Pizza…

Marco's Pizza chooses Pepsi

September 28, 2009

Marco's Pizza has signed a deal designating Pepsi as its exclusive beverage provider, the company has announced.   Under the terms of the agreement, Marco's…

N.C. Domino's hit by YouTube prank shuts down

September 27, 2009

The Domino's restaurant where two former employees filmed themselves tampering with food has closed, according to a story in the Charlotte Observer.   The…

Commodities update - Week of Sept. 28, 2009

September 27, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose to their highest levels in nearly 10 months last week, averaging slightly above $1.39 per pound…

Pizza fan to eat his way though New York

September 24, 2009

A Brooklyn man is on a quest to eat a slice of pizza from every pizza joint in New York, according to a story in the New York Daily News.   The man, who is…

Domino's franchisee turns drivers into millionaires

Dave Melton's N.Y. restaurants operate with nearly zero turnover.

Pizza chains succeed in slow economy, study finds

September 23, 2009

Despite flat sales in 2008 and into 2009 throughout most of the limited-service pizza industry, some chain operators are finding success through a strategy of…