Pizza

May 25, 2013

Pizza

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Pizza Gets Tough NRA launches Pizzeria Industry Council to give pizzeria operators a boost.	The Pizza Thief Growing pizza chain uses new campaign to steal market share from major players.
The Pizza Prodigy Papa Murphy’s hopes its take-and-bake pizza and streamlined operation deliver it unto the upper echelon of national pizza brands.	Your Brand, Top of Mind You’ll get the sale if your brand is the first thing customers think of when they’re hungry.
The Best Way to Assemble Your Crew Little Caesars franchisee Vicki Marshall divulges the secrets of hiring, preserving, and managing employees.	The QSR 50 Pizza/Pasta Segment The top pizza and pasta brands in quick service.
Stepping Up to Fast Casual Quick-serve companies roll out fast-casual concepts to serve new demographics.	Pizza Patrón’s Big Gamble Company stands firm with controversial promotion.
One to Watch: Russo’s New York Pizzeria Authentic ingredients and fresh-made dishes help concept bring a taste of Italy to the U.S.	Pizza Patrón Rebrands, Jumps Sales Dallas-based company cut menu items and changed its pricing strategy to fight slipping sales.

industry headlines

Toppers Boosts System-Wide Sales by 40% in Q1

2013-05-22

Despite the crowded pizza category, Toppers Pizza is taking its share of the more than $40 billion pie.

System-wide sales increased by more...

FROM THE FLOOR: Live Basil to Freshen Up Pizza

2013-05-20

Rick Schaden, founder and chairman of Smashburger parent company Consumer Concept Partners, offered more details at the National Restaurant...

Pie Five Exec to Give Franchise Advice at NRA Show

2013-05-15

Pie Five Pizza Co will be featured at the 2013 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show on Sunday, May 19, at McCormick Place in Chicago....

Betco Corporation Launches its 'SmartServe for Pizza' Program

2013-05-10

Betco Corporation is pleased to announce its "SmartServe For Pizza" Program. The "SmartServe For Pizza" Program addresses the...

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza Sponsoring Free Bike Rides

2013-05-09

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza will not only sponsor free supervised bike rides for all ages and experience levels this summer, but will donate $1 for...

New Blaze Pizza Franchisee to Open 20 L.A. Area Stores

2013-05-09

Blaze Pizza, a fast-casual, build-your-own pizza brand, announced that LA Metro Blaze Pizza Holding Co LLC has signed an agreement to open 20...

'Domino's Live' Cameras Show Customers Live Store Action

2013-05-02

Continuing to revolutionize the digital experience, Domino's Pizza is truly opening its doors. Digitally, that is. The recognized world leader...

Pie Five Serves Up Very First Franchise Location

2013-04-29

Pie Five Pizza Co. announced the opening of its very first franchise location in the Salt Lake City area. Named one of the hottest concepts in the...

Blaze Pizza Announces Expansion to NJ

2013-04-29

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza announces that Green Brook, NJ-based AMPAL Group has signed an agreement to develop ten franchise stores in Central...

In a Victory for Gamers, Pizza Hut and Xbox Unite

2013-04-24

The video game industry has a history of introducing dynamic duos. And now comes another: Xbox and Pizza Hut.

The two category giants have...

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