California law requires safety training for foodservice employees

Deadline for the state's 900,000 employees to be in compliance is July 1.

The rise of Neapolitan pizza

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Steeped in tradition, becoming a certified VPN member takes commitment.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza hosting solar dinner seminars

June 13, 2011

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza has teamed up with Stellar Solar to host a series of free solar dinner seminars at its San Diego County locations.

NRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicago’s hungry

June 13, 2011

The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…

Cheese prices still on the rise

Pizza Inn hits a new 52-week high.

Papa Gino’s taps IBM for data analytics

June 12, 2011

Papa Gino's has implemented IBM business analytics software to closely measure data pulled from the chain's online customer loyalty program.

Coal Burger concept heads to Texas

June 12, 2011

Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.

Senate votes to reject swipe-fee reform delay

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 8, 2011

The Senate voted Wednesday to reject a delay for the much needed debit-card swipe-fee reforms being released by the Federal Reserve. The reforms are scheduled…

Beyond burger wars: Pizza Hut vs. Burger King in NBA Finals-inspired challenge

June 8, 2011

Burger King and Pizza Hut employees are paying particularly close attention to the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks.

Mellow Mushroom opens Arkansas unit

June 8, 2011

Mellow Mushroom will open its latest unit in Rogers, Ark. on June 13.

Yum! Brands looks to Argentina for expansion

June 8, 2011

As China continues to provide a boon for Yum! Brands restaurants such as KFC and Pizza Hut, the Louisville, Ky.-based company is now looking at other…

Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar sets July opening

June 7, 2011

Nick's New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar is slated to open in early July in Boca Raton, Fla., featuring classic apizza made famous in New Haven, Conn.

Pleasure Pizza celebrates second unit

June 7, 2011

Pleasure Pizza, a Santa Cruz, Calif., restaurant since 1987, is marking the opening of a second unit June 11.

More than financials: Market Force webinar to discuss use of customer-focused metrics

June 7, 2011

Speaker Jerry Calabrese, former McDonald's VP of global restaurant measurement, helped drive some of the changes that led to the chain's turnaround over the…

Commentary: Know when to sell your restaurant

Plan an 8-to-10-month timeline for a sale and make improvements accordingly.

Pizza Executive Summit 2011 to host Chicago Pizza Tour

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

June 6, 2011

Chicago Pizza Tours has partnered with the Pizza Executive Summit 2011, sponsored by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, to offer owners and…

California Pizza Kitchen signs Taiwan expansion deal

June 6, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has solidified an agreement to expand into Taiwan with new franchise partner Quanta Foods. As part of the agreement, a minimum of…

NRA: Restaurants to boost summer employment numbers

June 6, 2011

Restaurants are expected to add 425,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2011 employment level, according to National Restaurant…

Pizza Patrón rolls out $4 pies for 25th anniversary

June 6, 2011

In celebration of its 'Aniversario de Plata,' Pizza Patrón is promoting the everyday price of $4 for its Amigo Pizza – a 12-inch medium pie with one topping.

Commentary: Pizza Hut one of many chains helping with post-disaster efforts

Employee provides firsthand account of team's experience following the Joplin tornado, which included giving away more than 7,800 pizzas.