Planning store layouts? Consider the recycling and composting trend

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you’re planning new…

Domino’s promotes Lawton to CFO

August 19, 2010

Domino's Pizza has named Michael Lawton as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Lawton, 51, is an 11-year veteran of Domino's Pizza…

Perfecting the search for franchisees

Executives are pursuing very specific individuals through new methods.

Building revenue through back to school

By Ed Zimmerman

Anatomy of a premium pizza buffet

How one brand positioned itself for growth by letting outsiders in for a cause.

When it's time to hire, look for learners

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Odds are you’ve never met my mother. That’s too bad. Think Betty White with darker hair. My mom is one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet and her cinnamon…

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…

Manager incentive programs of yesterday

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

Stevi B's snags Arby's marketing alum

Stevi B's Pizza has announced that Allyson K. Smith has been named chief marketing officer for the brand. In this position, Smith will lead all strategic brand…

How the evil HR guy is messing with this job market

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report

How hands-on should a C-level exec be?

by Matthew Loney — President, Stevi B's Pizza

In our latest "Ask the President" blog with Stevi B's president Matthew V. Loney, we asked how hands-on the executive level leadership major pizza companies…

Opinion: Why mobile coupons are not the answer

By Jeff Weidauer

Driving Operational Excellence

Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses QSR operators face. Workforce management automation can help ensure the hiring of more productive employees…

Leave Me Alone---I'm trying to work!

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Okay, so unemployment is at 10% and the economy has lost over 8 million jobs since this recession began. You don't have to be an economist to know that this…

Pizza Ranch rewards staff with company-branded Nikes

June 27, 2010

Midwest buffet chain Pizza Ranch is giving "branding" a whole new meaning -- one that applies to the feet of their employees. The company has named the…

Cicerone program aims to burnish chain beer service

June 27, 2010

In a soon-to-be-published PizzaMarketplace.com survey, a surprising 50 percent of respondents claimed drinks accounted for 11 to 30 percent of their overall…

Should you consider a virtual corporate office?

by Jason Rummer — President, By the Slice Solutions

Here's why the brick-and-mortar office is dying -- and what you should welcome in its place.

PES 2010: Restaurant executives share industry secrets

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June 17, 2010

This week's Pizza Executive Summit attendees took advantage of the niche expertise of its top-level executive makeup by engaging in smaller breakout sessions.

Restaurants to add 428,000 summer jobs in 2010

June 14, 2010

Restaurants are expected to add 428,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2010 employment level, according to National Restaurant…