Little Caesars enhances Veterans Program

November 10, 2008

DETROIT -- Little Caesars is extending its Veterans Program for an additional two years and is enhancing the program, the company announced.   The Little…

Mangia aims for longest pizza record

November 10, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas -- On Nov. 15, four days after the restaurant celebrates its 20th anniversary and two days after International Guinness World Records Day…

Noble Romans net off 56 percent

November 10, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS -- Revenues at Noble Romans Inc., the franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, were $2.2 million for the third quarter…

Marketing missteps

Operators need to act quickly when dealing with a disastrous promotion.

Eagle Boys rolls out new store design

November 9, 2008

WEST END, Queensland, Australia – Australian pizza chain Eagle Boys has developed a new store model designed to thrive in small towns.    Called the "Local…

B.C. Pizza rolls out the Sarge

November 9, 2008

BOYNE CITY, Mich. B.C. Pizza, which operates 33 locations in Michigan, Georgia and Kentucky, has introduced The Sarge, a 20-inch, 5 lb. pizza. Prices vary by…

Commodities update - Week of Nov. 7, 2008

November 9, 2008

CHICAGO -- Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continued to fall last week, averaging slightly under $1.62 per pound for the trading week…

Domino's recognizes Pan-Oston for supplier excellence

November 9, 2008

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Domino's Pizza has named Pan-Oston the winner of its prestigious Partner Award for 2007, the companies announced. The award was presented…

Philadelphia passes menu labeling

November 6, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Philadelphia has passed a menu labeling requirement for chain restaurants, joining the state of California, New York City and several other…

Straw Hat maps out IPO plans

November 6, 2008

SAN RAMON, Calif.-- Straw Hat Restaurants, operator of Straw Hat Pizza, plans to nearly double in size by the end of 2009, with roughly 42 new eateries in the…

NPC comps up nearly 5 percent

November 6, 2008

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Comparable-store sales at NPC International, the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, increased 4.8 percent for the company's third…

California Pizza Kitchen Q3 comps off 2.8 percent

November 6, 2008

LOS ANGELES -- Comparable-store sales at California Pizza Kitchen restaurants fell 2.8 percent for the second quarter ended Sept. 28, the company announced…

NPC comps up nearly 5 percent

November 6, 2008

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Comparable-store sales at NPC International, the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, increased 4.8 percent for the company's third…

NPC International comps up nearly 5 percent

November 6, 2008

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Comparable-store sales at NPC International, the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, increased 4.8 percent for the company's third…

NPC to acquire, sell Pizza Hut units

November 5, 2008

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-- NPC International Inc., the largest Pizza Hut franchisee, has entered into two agreements with Pizza Hut Inc., the company announced. …

Papa John's considers ways to aid franchisees

November 4, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Domestic system-wide comparable store sales at Papa John's International Inc. restaurants increased 1.7 percent for the third quarter ended…

Papa Romano's and Mr. Pita open first Colorado unit

November 3, 2008

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Papa Romano's Pizza and Mr. Pita have finalized a lease to open a co-branded location in Boulder, Colo. The new restaurant is…

Media, exhibitor registration opens for NRA Show 2009

November 3, 2008

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that registration for news media and exhibitors is now open for its 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

Taking advantage of Thanksgiving

Smart promotion can help boost profits for a busy holiday.

Intura releases Vision POS upgrade

November 2, 2008

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Point-of-sale system manufacturer Intura Solutions has released Intura Vision 4.20, an upgrade to the company's Intura Vision POS software.