Shrinking alcohol sales demand differentiated beverage programs

Technomic associate advises operators to go for value after a projected drop in 2010 alcohol sales.

Pay what you want at Fort Worth pizzeria

November 1, 2009

Is on-demand pricing the way of the future? Some Dallas-area restaurateurs believe it is -- or, at least, the way of now. Owners Lee and Emma Herdman of The…

Restaurant industry performance index shows September decline

October 29, 2009

The restaurant industry's performance remained soft in September, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity declined…

Survey reveals restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic

October 28, 2009

U.S. restaurateurs are cautiously optimistic about the future and concerned about inflationary trends in commodity and labor costs for the remainder of 2009…

Pizza and beer night, reinvented

Adding robust craft beer offerings can put your pizzeria in a category of its own--especially in the growing fast casual segment.

NPD: Foodservice traffic declines for fourth consecutive quarter

October 26, 2009

Summer is historically a peak season for the foodservice industry, but this past summer the industry realized its fourth consecutive quarter of traffic…

Full-service restaurants stopped their freefall in September, report says

October 26, 2009

After perhaps the worst market conditions the restaurant industry has seen in nearly 20 years, full-service restaurants saw some sign of improvement in…

New, broader study finds menu labeling does affect purchases

October 26, 2009

Earlier this month, a New York University study found that menu labeling did not necessarily impact consumers' ordering in poor neighborhoods in New York…

Frozen pizza keeps Kraft Foods strong

October 25, 2009

Kraft Foods Inc. will report its third quarter results on Nov. 3. But some preliminary numbers show that frozen pizza has been a winner for the company, even…

HotBox Pizza's 'National Breadstix Day' marketing boon

Edgy Midwestern chain engages young customer base through social media campaigns like "12 Days of Stix."

New iPhone app locates and rates wings

October 21, 2009

Kluckr Communications has announced the launch of an iPhone app that could appeal to chicken wing connoisseurs nationwide. The 99 cent Kluckr app rates…

BJ's Restaurants debuts Pizookie dessert sampler and more

October 21, 2009

BJ's Restaurants Inc. has introduced five new menu items, including lightly breaded crispy calamari, a BBQ pulled pork sandwich, grilled BBQ chicken sliders…

People are willing to pay more for new flavors, study says

October 21, 2009

Consumers are interested in expanding their palates when dining out and want to patronize restaurants that offer innovative flavors. A new study from Technomic…

Zagat's 2010 America's Top Restaurants Report

Survey finds restaurant-goers are eating green, ordering online and craving Italian

Naples Tomato's great franchising experiment

New pizza franchise owner Jack Serfass encourages franchisees to localize produce, meats and wine list. 

Cooks diversifying use of wood-burning ovens

October 14, 2009

Wood-fired ovens have recently gained traction in the world of pizza, as their high heat level cooks quickly and imparts a particular flavor. But more…

Recession-time wing boon causes price flip flops for chicken

October 13, 2009

The recession has been a boon for many wing restaurants, the New York times reported, as many perceived wings to be "an affordable luxury." Now, that upswing…

Poll finds Americans split on ads mentioning recession

October 13, 2009

As economic woes continue, companies have to decide how to deal with the issue of the recession in their advertising. Some ignore it and find different ways…

UNO teams with Ocean Spray for 'Cranberry Enhanced' fall menu

October 13, 2009

Uno Chicago Grill has teamed up with Ocean Spray to debut new and healthy items for fall, according to a company statement.     Offerings include an artisanal…

C-store chain aims to compete with pizzerias

October 12, 2009

Convenience store magnet 7-Eleven revealed its expansion into the fast food sector with its Monday announcement that it would roll out items like pepperoni…