May 24, 2013

Domino's

Domino’s Debuts Gluten-Free Crust

Domino's Pizza is responding to the needs of choice consumers, today launching a gluten-free crust available in all of its nearly 5,000 U.S. stores and becoming the first national pizza delivery chain to offer such a product.

Domino’s Pizza consulted with the...

Market Research Tools Get Futuristic
May 2012

In today’s social media–driven world, customers have come to expect to have their voices heard quickly. And many quick-service operators are taking advantage of this by breaking away from outdated market research tactics like focus groups and surveys and utilizing technology to...

Extreme Makeover, Fast Food Edition
May 2012

In 2010, California Tortilla president Bob Phillips and other company leaders engaged in a spirited debate on whether the fast-casual chain should continue piping 1980s rock music into its eateries. Though tunes from bands such as Duran Duran and Journey had been characteristic of California...

Domino's Smart Slice School Lunch Pizza Continues Growing

Domino's Pizza continues growing and developing its Domino's Smart Slice school lunch program, which meets the revised USDA nutrition standards for school lunch.

The program has nearly tripled the number of participating schools in the past year.

Domino's Smart Slice,...

Domino's Pizza to Consumers: We're Saying 'No' for You!

Domino's Pizza is pushing the boundaries of the industry's advertising and is doing something it never would have imagined: telling customers "no." 

A national campaign beginning today light-heartedly demonstrates the confidence Domino's has in its Artisan Pizza...

Technology 'Pivotal' to Domino's Success, Says CEO

Speaking to investors during Domino’s Pizza’s 2011 fourth-quarter earnings call, J. Patrick Doyle, the company's president and CEO, said estimated global online sales in 2011 had exceeded $1.8 billion. Further, online sales comprise around one-third of the company's U.S....

Harsha Agadi Named Executive Chairman of Quiznos' Board

Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, announced it has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its Board of Managers.

Originally from Mumbai, India, Agadi brings more than 25 years’ experience with...

Domino's Pizza Debuts Parmesan Bread Bites

Domino's Pizza announces the launch of their new Parmesan Bread Bites, debuting at $1 for a limited time.

When ordering the popular, already-valuable two medium, two-topping pizzas deal for $5.99 each, consumers will...

Domino's Pizza Raises $2.4 Million for St. Jude

Domino's Pizza raised more than $2.4 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the 2011 St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign.

This year's campaign brings Domino's total amount raised for St. Jude...

Domino's Hustles to Prepare for Biggest Day of the Year

Domino's Pizza is counting down to kickoff this weekend and training hard to...

Fast Casual, Pizza Fuel Stocks

Buoyed by improved earnings and international growth, the quick-serve industry as a whole saw its stock values handily beat the overall market in 2011 and perform much better than the rest of the restaurant industry.

Wendy’s Enters Japan With Grand Opening in Tokyo

The Wendy’s Company today announced the grand opening of the first joint venture Wendy’s restaurant in Japan, located in Tokyo’s Omotesando area.

Starting with Tokyo, Wendy’s Japan LLC plans a national rollout of restaurants in the coming years. Wendy’s Japan...

Cyber Monday = Pizza Monday?

Consumers on Cyber Monday weren't just buying Christmas gifts online – they were buying a lot of pizza. ...

Domino's Puts the Cheese Back in Cheesy Bread

Domino's Pizza vows to stop the trend and put an end to the days of skimpy cheesing, today launching a new line of Stuffed Cheesy Bread that stands boldly above the rest of the cheesy bread world.

America deserves more cheese, and with the help of a newly innovated product line,...

’Tis the Season to Hire

While national unemployment remains at a steady 9 percent, many companies are planning to repeat their annual hiring surge to support this year’s holiday season.

Quick-service restaurants will play a visible role in the effort.

According to Chicago-based staffing consultants...

Domino's Raises Dough for St. Jude

Domino's Pizza, is gearing up to raise "dough" for the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during its 8th annual Thanks and Giving campaign.

Starting Nov. 14, Domino's customers will have the opportunity to make a...

Papa Murphy’s Promotes Ken Calwell to CEO

Papa Murphy’s International, America’s take ‘n’ bake pizza leader and fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S., announced the company’s President Ken Calwell will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective...

Be Prepared
November 2011

In late August, Hurricane Irene was churning in the Atlantic Ocean. Having already pummeled Puerto Rico, the powerful storm turned toward the U.S. East Coast, threatening much of the Mid-Atlantic region and keeping meteorologists guessing as to where exactly it might make landfall.

But...

Cities vs. States vs. You

Earlier this year, the city of Cleveland banned added trans fats at restaurants citywide. But the ban didn’t stand; the state of Ohio banned the ban in its proposed state budget, adding an amendment that would prevent municipalities from regulating ingredients quick serves could use.

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IFA Board Appoints Four New Professionals

Four leading franchise professionals have been newly elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors and will assume their positions February 14, 2012, at the conclusion of the IFA 52ndAnnual Convention in Orlando.