Commodities update - Week of Aug. 31, 2009

August 30, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged just under $1.39 per pound for the trading week ended Aug. 28, up slightly from last week. …

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

Pizzeria operators feeling the effect of wage increases

Higher labor costs are forcing some to consider boosting prices.

Delivery driver arrested for altering credit card tips

August 27, 2009

A delivery driver for a Domino's restaurant in Staten Island, N.Y., has been arrested for altering customers' credit card receipts, according to a story in the…

Police search for Chuck E. Cheese bandits

August 27, 2009

Police in Georgia are searching for three men who have robbed seven businesses in Georgia and South Carolina, including four Chuck E. Cheese restaurants. …

Pizza Fusion appoints Larry Feldman to board

August 27, 2009

Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has appointed Larry Feldman to its board of directors, the company has announced. Feldman owns exclusive Subway development…

Western Foodservice Expo to serve up solutions for economic challenges

August 27, 2009

Foodservice operators can learn a variety of tactics to navigate today's tough economy at The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, which kicks off this…

Hunt Brothers adds wings to its offerings

August 26, 2009

Nashville, Tenn.-based Hunt Brothers Pizza has introduced its newest product, Hunt Brothers Wings, the company has announced. The wings, which come in both…

People, Process and Technology: A layered approach to customer credit card security

Ensure the right balance of these components, and you will produce a payments security mindset that will become part of your operation's DNA.

Commodities update - Week of Aug. 24, 2009

August 23, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged just above $1.38 per pound for the trading week ended Aug. 21, up five cents from the previous…

BREAKING NEWS: Moore to retire from CiCi's

August 23, 2009

CiCi Enterprises LP has announced today that President Craig Moore would be retiring from his position after 17 years with the company.   CiCi's has named…

Online NFL tournaments can help pizzerias draw gameday crowds

A marketing plan focused on the combination of pizza and football can be a game winner.

Pizzeria worker foils robbery with beer can

August 20, 2009

A 72-year-old pizzeria worker chased off two robbers by hurling a can of beer at them, according to a story in the Lancaster, Pa., New Era. One of the men…

Pizzeria planning: Designing and maintaining an efficient pizza kitchen

Many of the steps leading to a profitable operation start in the kitchen.

National Restaurant Association elects new board chairman

August 19, 2009

Michael C. Gibbons, president of Mainstreet Ventures Inc. and a member of the Restaurant Association of Maryland, has been elected as chairman of the board of…

Uno rolls out lobster menu

August 19, 2009

Uno Chicago Grill is rolling out its Best of Summer Starring Lobster menu, available now though Sept. 20. The menu was introduced in conjunction with a quirky…

Poll: Americans more optimistic about restaurants, most industries

August 19, 2009

A recent Gallup poll has found that Americans are more positive this year about most major businesses and industries — including restaurants — than they were…

Pizzeria owners deny harassment

August 18, 2009

The owners of Pizza & Sub Express in Hull, Ga., claim that a sexual harassment lawsuit a federal agency has filed against the business is simply…

Pizza chains grab a slice of the Inc. 5000

The ranking is based on percentage revenue growth over the past three years.