Busy signal

October 1, 2006

Improving technology and solid ROI are making call centers a more attractive investment for pizza companies

NRA says Restaurant Performance Index declined in August

October 1, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry softened somewhat in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Restaurant operators need young workforce, experts say

October 1, 2006

At the Mid-Atlantic Expo, the NRA Chairman and the Restaurant Doctor say it's time to pass on the responsibility to your crew.

Stopping customer erosion

October 1, 2006

Moving Targets finds new customers and 'mails them to your door

NRA opposes minimum wage increase based on CPI

September 28, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — In November, voters in six states including Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and Ohio will decide whether to raise their…

Court orders pizza driver to pay victim's wife in deadly crash

September 28, 2006

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: A former pizza delivery driver is required to make monthly payments of as much as $450 to the elderly wife of a man killed in a…

Peter Piper Pizza appoints two vice presidents

September 27, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Peter Piper Pizza has appointed Michael Brown as vice president of information systems, and Greg Palmer as vice president of human…

Restaurant operators need young workforce, experts say

At the Mid-Atlantic Expo, the NRA Chairman and the Restaurant Doctor say it's time to pass on the responsibility to your crew.

California Pizza Kitchen opens first Japan location

September 26, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen opened its first location in Japan Sept. 26.   According to a news release, the 3,500-square-foot mall unit, located…

NLRB sides with pizza drivers union

The National Labor Relations Board has determined a Domino's Pizza franchisee and the American Union of Pizza Delivery Drivers will discuss their differences…

Strange news: Copper caper ruins opening day at DoubleDave's Pizzaworks

September 21, 2006

Waco Tribune: The operator of a DoubleDave's Pizzaworks had to say, "No way," on the opening day buffet when he learned thieves had stolen the copper wiring…

NZ Burger King ops to buy Hell Pizza

September 20, 2006

Stuff: Burger King operators in New Zealand are planning to buy Hell Pizza for as much as NZ $15 million (U.S. $9.93 million). Glenn Corbett, general manager…

Call center, profit center

Improving technology and solid ROI are making call centers a more attractive investment for pizza companies.

Mushrooms won't stay dirt cheap for long

September 19, 2006

The Produce News: An overabundance of mushrooms in America is forcing prices downward and pushing some mushroom farmers out of the business. That attrition…

Image Vault and Menusoft Systems release DVR-POS interface

September 19, 2006

NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Image Vault, a provider of end-to-end digital video security solutions, and Menusoft Systems, a PC-based point-of-sale solutions provider…

Pizzeria processes delivery payment via cell phone

September 19, 2006

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Cyphermint Inc., a leading provider of secure electronic payment solutions, and Chris' Pizza of Marlborough, are conducting what they…

Kimberly-Clark intros audio hand-washing reminder

September 18, 2006

ROSWELL, Ga. — Improved hand hygiene can help reduce foodborne illnesses, yet compliance among workers in the foodservice industry remains a concern.   To…

McDonald's and CPK among chains that removed spinach

September 18, 2006

Reuters: McDonald's Corp., California Pizza Kitchen and other U.S. restaurant chains said they removed spinach from their menus after it was linked last week…

Commentary: Are you sure it's time to add a pizzeria?

The question of when to add your next pizzeria is never an easy one to answer, especially when several independents have made a fortune on just one.

Ask the experts at the Mid-Atlantic EXPO

September 17, 2006

  Operators can pick experts' brains on show floor