Wheat prices explode after Russian export ban - but don't panic

Wheat futures prices had been steadily rising in July to finally break the $6-dollar range this week. With the exception of Tuesday, prices on the MGEX closed…

Baskin-Robbins names Papa John's veteran to new post

August 3, 2010

While many companies continue to downsize, Baskin-Robbins has created a new positon to oversee U.S. operations. Bill Mitchell has been named vice president…

Pizza Hut launches website for prospective franchisees

August 3, 2010

Pizza Hut has launched PizzaHutFranchise.com, a new website showcasing franchising opportunities nationwide, making it easier for potential franchisees to join…

Papa John's closed international stores in Q2 2010

August 3, 2010

Papa John's International Inc. announced the results of its 2010 second quarter ended June 27, with a mixed bag of international sales growth, but sizeable…

Manager incentive programs of yesterday

Tom Monaghan used to give his best-producing 'Dominoids' the Piaget off his wrist. And it worked.

Cheese prices finally stabilize

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NRA industry outlook softened in June

July 29, 2010

As a result of a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined for the third…

FDA's Reportable Food Registry discusses first results

July 27, 2010

The FDA will hold a conference call with media to discuss the first seven months of operation of the Reportable Food Registry, the electronic portal required…

Knotice unveils new direct digital marketing tools for restos

July 27, 2010

Knotice, a provider of on-demand software and services that maximize the ROI of direct digital marketing through process automation, increased relevance, and…

Grocers gaining at stealing restaurant takeout traffic

Imagine that you're staring down a pavilion of pre-made foods: pizza by-the-slice, ripe-for-pickin' sushi trays, pre-wrapped sandwiches, vats of soup, whole…

Cheese likely reaching pinnacle price

As reported by PizzaMarketplace blogger and Pizza.com president Ed Zimmerman, cheese prices have continued their ascension – this time to $1.60 per pound. But…

Hell Pizza customer database hacked; privacy concerns abound

July 22, 2010

Hell Pizza, a chain with 64 stores in New Zealand and more in Australia and the UK, has reportedly had its 230,000-strong customer database hacked, according…

Look like a fast casual, fast

Are you a tired pizza chain looking to reinvent yourself? It's the small things that count.

Doing food safety 'til the cows come home

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

From the second I walked through the front entrance, I noticed a difference. Maybe it was the warm, sincere greeting at the front desk or the quick tour and…

Plan for worse cheese prices, analyst says

Why cheese prices will likely continue their climb through 2010, and what to do about it.

Wheat prices up 40 percent from last year

Wheat and cheese prices continue a sharp ascension, while last week’s slumping pizza stocks rebound.

How family-oriented restaurants should approach menu labeling

President of a popular pizza chain shares strategies for softening the blow of big-calorie menu items for concerned parents.

China star of Yum! Q2 2010 earnings again

July 13, 2010

Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands had a mixed earnings report for the second quarter ended June 12, 2010. While Pizza Hut in the U.S. helped slumping comp sales…

NRA partners with nutrition analyzer groups to help with menu labeling

July 12, 2010

Members of the National Restaurant Association now have access to a best-in-class suite of nutrition-analysis providers at discounted rates to help them plan…

Wheat prices on weeks-long high streak

Concerns about adverse whether in foreign wheat-producing markets foreshadow greater demand for U.S. crops.