Eagle Boys founder publishes autobiography

September 1, 2009

The high school dropout who founded the Australian pizza chain Eagle Boys has published The Eagle Boys Pizza Story, a book describing his experiences and 2…

America's best and worst pizzas

September 1, 2009

Uno Chicago Grill's Chicago Classic Deep Dish Individual Pizza has been named Worst Pizza in America based on its high caloric content for the third year in a…

Mintel highlights global consumer trends

September 1, 2009

Even as the economy drags people down financially and emotionally, Mintel sees a continued focus on enjoyment and life fulfillment. While people around the…

Western Expo exhibitors offer cost-saving solutions

August 31, 2009

Exhibitors at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in San Diego, which concludes Sept. 1, continued to focus on ways to help restaurant operators cut…

Murder of pizzeria owner tied to immigration scam

August 31, 2009

The beating death of a pizzeria owner in Washington, D.C., was tied to an immigration scam in which the victim had agreed to pay a Maryland woman $500 a week…

NPC opens new call center

August 31, 2009

NPC International, the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, has opened a new call center in Pittsburg, Kan., according to a story in the Pittsburg Morning…

Commodities update - Week of Aug. 31, 2009

August 30, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged just under $1.39 per pound for the trading week ended Aug. 28, up slightly from last week. …

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

  The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

Pizzeria operators feeling the effect of wage increases

Higher labor costs are forcing some to consider boosting prices.

Delivery driver arrested for altering credit card tips

August 27, 2009

A delivery driver for a Domino's restaurant in Staten Island, N.Y., has been arrested for altering customers' credit card receipts, according to a story in the…

Police search for Chuck E. Cheese bandits

August 27, 2009

Police in Georgia are searching for three men who have robbed seven businesses in Georgia and South Carolina, including four Chuck E. Cheese restaurants. …

Pizza Fusion appoints Larry Feldman to board

August 27, 2009

Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has appointed Larry Feldman to its board of directors, the company has announced. Feldman owns exclusive Subway development…

Western Foodservice Expo to serve up solutions for economic challenges

August 27, 2009

Foodservice operators can learn a variety of tactics to navigate today's tough economy at The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, which kicks off this…

Hunt Brothers adds wings to its offerings

August 26, 2009

Nashville, Tenn.-based Hunt Brothers Pizza has introduced its newest product, Hunt Brothers Wings, the company has announced. The wings, which come in both…

People, Process and Technology: A layered approach to customer credit card security

Ensure the right balance of these components, and you will produce a payments security mindset that will become part of your operation's DNA.

Commodities update - Week of Aug. 24, 2009

August 23, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged just above $1.38 per pound for the trading week ended Aug. 21, up five cents from the previous…

BREAKING NEWS: Moore to retire from CiCi's

August 23, 2009

CiCi Enterprises LP has announced today that President Craig Moore would be retiring from his position after 17 years with the company.   CiCi's has named…

Online NFL tournaments can help pizzerias draw gameday crowds

A marketing plan focused on the combination of pizza and football can be a game winner.

Pizzeria worker foils robbery with beer can

August 20, 2009

A 72-year-old pizzeria worker chased off two robbers by hurling a can of beer at them, according to a story in the Lancaster, Pa., New Era. One of the men…