NRA projects increase in summer 2009 employment

June 22, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Restaurant Association has released its employment projections for the summer of 2009. Nationally, eating and drinking places…

Mary's Pizza Shack to launch fast casual concept

June 22, 2009

SONOMOA, Calif. -- Mary's Pizza Shack has announced it will launch a new fast casual restaurant concept later this year under the leadership of Cully…

Mintel identifies healthy food menu challenges

June 22, 2009

CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items…

Commodities update - Week of June 22, 2009

June 21, 2009

CHICAGO -- Block cheese prices moved downward last week on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with prices averaging just above $1.13 per pound for the trading…

New Eagle Boys store to open every 19 hours

June 21, 2009

WEST END, Queensland -- Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia's third largest pizza maker, will open a new store every 19 hours during the last eight days of the…

Fungus could threaten world wheat crop

June 21, 2009

Crop scientists fear an ancient fungus could wipe out more than 80 percent of worldwide wheat crops as it spreads from eastern Africa. At least $10 billion…

Pizza Marketplace releases industry study

Report outlines trends and issues facing the pizzeria business.

Former Pizza Hut employee admits role in robbery

June 18, 2009

Northwest Arkansas Times: A Pine Bluff, Ark., man faces a 10-year prison sentence after admitting that he helped rob a Fayetteville Pizza Hut restaurant where…

Shooting at Conn. pizzeria prompts examination of late-night service laws

June 18, 2009

The Hartford Courant: After shootings at Papa's Pizza killed one and wounded four others nearly two weeks ago, Hartford is considering at least two options to…

Arsonist who accepted pizza for payment sentenced

June 18, 2009

The Austrailian: An Australian man who burned down a Papa John's for $800 and a promise of free pizza from a rival pizza operator was sentenced to six years…

zpizza on Parents magazine Top 10 list

June 17, 2009

Zpizza ranked No. 6 on Parents magazine's list of Top 10 Best Fast Casual Restaurants in 2009.   "You can't top this place for pizza. You can choose from…

Maine becomes 3rd state to require menu labeling

June 17, 2009

AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci has signed three bills designed to combat the problem of obesity in the state, including one on menu labeling. …

Pizza Patrón comps up 3.4% in May

June 17, 2009

DALLAS -- Pizza Patrón has announced that system-wide comparable sales increased 3.4 percent in May, exceeding company expectations. The company was helped by…

Russo's New York opens Texas location

June 16, 2009

DALLAS -- Anthony Russo, owner of RUSSO'S NEW YORK Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, has announced the opening of the first Russo's Italian Kitchen restaurant in the…

Flippers Pizzeria opens in downtown Orlando

June 16, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Flippers Pizzeria is bringing its passion for pizza to downtown Orlando with the opening of a location at 80 W. Grant St., the company has…

Boombozz Famous Pizza to expand to Indianapolis

June 16, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Boombozz Famous Pizza has announced it has signed an agreement with Naptown Pizzeria LLC Inc. to open eight units throughout the…

Pizza Fusion to be served in schools, universities

June 16, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion have announced a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and…

Papa John's announces management changes, 'Papa John' road trip update

June 15, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International Inc. has announced the appointment of senior vice president, corporate communications, Chris Sternberg to the…

Burke Corp. recognized for environmental management system

June 15, 2009

NEVADA, Iowa -- Burke Corp. has received a third-tier Master Achiever Pioneer Star (MAPS) Award from the American Meat Institute (AMI) for implementing and…

Commodities update - Week of June 15, 2009

June 14, 2009

CHICAGO -- Block cheese prices remained fairly flat again last week on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with prices averaging just under $1.15 per pound for…