Oregon governor expected to sign menu labeling bill

June 1, 2009

The Register-Guard: The Oregon Legislature on Monday approved a new law requiring chain restaurants with 15 or more U.S. outlets to post calorie information on…

Ask the Experts: What do restaurant operators need to be aware of when determining what type of insurance they should buy?

June 1, 2009

Restaurant operators are faced with a dizzying array of choices when it comes to purchasing insurance coverage.   Pizza Marketplace asked Georgianna Stump…

Ask the Experts: What special types of coverage should restaurant operators consider?

June 1, 2009

There's more to insurance coverage than property and auto. Pizza Marketplace asked Georgianna Stump, senior director with insurance provider Risk Services…

Ask the Experts: What are the top two misunderstandings about insurance?

June 1, 2009

Insurance can be a confusing issue for restaurant operators. Pizza Marketplace asked Georgianna Stump, senior director with insurance provider Risk Services…

Ask the Experts: What is the most important type of insurance restaurant operators should have?

June 1, 2009

Although money is tight in the current economy, restaurant operators should avoid trying to scrimp on insurance. Pizza Marketplace asked Georgianna Stump…

Pizza driver rescues kidnapped woman

May 31, 2009

Atlanta Journal Constitution: Pizza delivery driver Chris Turner helped rescue a woman who had been kidnapped and raped after her abductor ordered a pizza.

Eagle Boys prep for State of Origin 2009

May 31, 2009

WEST END, Queensland -- Eagle Boys Pizza stores across Queensland and New South Wales are getting ready for the kickoff of State of Origin 2009, with teams…

Commodities update - Week of June 1, 2009

May 31, 2009

CHICAGO -- Block cheese prices edged slightly upward last week on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with prices averaging just under $1.15 per pound for the…

Pizza by tweet

The microblogging site is becoming a popular way for pizzeria operators to connect with their customers.

Restaurant Performance Index hits highest level in nearly a year

May 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry grew more optimistic in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Former mob hit man closes pizzeria

May 27, 2009

News-Journal (Daytona Beach, Fla.): Joseph Milano, who was charged in January for allegedly pistol-whipping two men who complained about their calzone order…

Getaway driver in vandalism case to be deported

May 27, 2009

Pocono Daily Record: The getaway driver in two separate break-ins at Pennsylvania pizzerias will be deported to his home country of Turkey after serving three…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What are the latest trends in labor scheduling?

May 27, 2009

The use of online labor-management tools is increasing as restaurant operators look to take employee schedules from the cork board to the Internet. These…

ASK THE EXPERTS: How will online ordering evolve over the next several years?

May 27, 2009

According to Food Action Group, 87 percent of consumers say they plan to use online ordering more in the future. How will that information impact restaurant…

Toppers picks up expansion pace

May 26, 2009

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Scott Gittrich dropped out of the University of Illinois to pursue his dream of opening a pizzeria. He now owns Toppers Pizza Inc.…

D.C. councilman denies pushing for slice ban

May 26, 2009

WTOP-FM: Washington, D.C., council member Jim Graham says that contrary to news reports, he does not want to ban sales of single slices of pizza in certain…

CEC Entertainment to present at investor conference

May 26, 2009

IRVING, Texas -- Chuck E. Cheese parent CEC Entertainment Inc. will present to investors attending the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference being held at…

Yum! Brands adds price to cash tender offer

May 26, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, has announced that it has priced its cash tender offer to purchase up to…

Pizza summit to focus on collaborative sessions

Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the upcoming Pizza Marketplace Industry Study.

Uno partners in 'Operation Pizza Surge'

May 25, 2009

CHICAGO -- Uno Chicago Grill and delivery and logistics company DHL have teamed with nonprofit organization Pizzas 4 Patriots for Operation Pizza Surge. The…