Clean restaurants build customers' confidence

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Consumers consistently site dirty bathrooms as the primary reason for not returning to restaurants.

Pizza Inn adds two new executives

January 7, 2013

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. today announced the appointments of Flynn Dekker as chief marketing officer for Pizza Inn Inc. and Pie Five Pizza Co., and Chris Smith…

Hungry Howie's promotes flavored crusts for anniversary

January 7, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2013. Throughout the year, the Michigan-based chain will have a special Flavored Crust of the Month…

Yum! Brands' supply chain management organization names CEO

January 7, 2013

Steven C. McCormick has been named as president and CEO of the United Foodservice Purchasing Co-op LLC, the supply chain management organization for Yum!

Registration open for Women's Foodservice Forum

January 7, 2013

Registration is now open for the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) 2013 Leadership Development Conference. The event will be held April 14-17 at the Orlando…

PizzaRev founders take advantage of growing fast casual segment

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

"Chipotle"-like pizza concept leveraging both a quality product and speed of service.

Carmela's Pizzeria plans growth after acquisition by public company

January 4, 2013

Greenfield Farms Food Inc. has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100 percent of the equity interest in Ohio-based Carmela's Pizzeria.

Innovation exec from Chili's named as UNO CEO

January 4, 2013

UNO Restaurant Holdings Corporation today announced the appointment of Ian Baines as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 7.

Blaze Pizza's executive chef recognized by Zagat

January 4, 2013

Blaze Pizza's Executive Chef Bradford Kent has been featured in Zagat's "Destination Pizzas: 10 Pies Worth a Trip" guide for his concept, Olio Pizzeria &…

Villa Enterprises eyes five new countries for expansion in 2013

January 3, 2013

As Villa Enterprises enters the New Year, a dozen new units are scheduled to open during the first quarter, and the company hopes to open concepts in five…

Snapfinger earns highest level of PCI compliance

December 31, 2012

ControlCase, provider of compliance, information security and risk management solutions, has certified restaurant food ordering and payment application…

Owner of Hawaii Taco Bells, Pizza Huts sells to PE firm

December 31, 2012

TD Food Group, which operates about 70 fast-food restaurants throughout Hawaii, is now under the ownership of the private equity firm, Nimes Capital. TD's…

Frozen pizza segment takes a hit as consumers return to restaurants

December 28, 2012

According to new research from IBISWorld, the frozen pizza production industry experienced solid revenue growth during the recession, but struggled in 2011 and…

Minimum wage set to rise in 10 states in 2013

December 28, 2012

Although it's far short of the $15 hourly pay many employees in New York and other cities have been protesting for lately, the minimum wage will rise in 201…

Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness

December 28, 2012

SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…

Commentary: Visual content tops 2013 restaurant marketing trends

Cause marketing is also a major focus for brand differentiation, as customers seek out establishments that help the community.

Blaze Pizza signs first franchise agreement

December 26, 2012

Blaze Pizza has signed an agreement with Sajha LLC to develop three franchise stores in Southern California.

Flippers marks 13th unit in Florida

December 24, 2012

Flippers Pizzeria held a grand opening celebration Dec. 21 for the opening of its newest restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla. This marks the brand's…

Chuck E. Cheese provides support for Texas food banks

December 24, 2012

Organizing its first ever Holiday Food Drive, Irving, Texas-based Chuck E. Cheese's 16 Dallas-Fort Worth stores recently provided an entertainment hub where…

New book describes hardships of running a Western concept in China

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Former master franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels writes about the obstacles he faced that "will make anyone in business laugh, cringe and think twice about…