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Looming mushroom shortage could affect quick-service operators
Weather and energy costs have combined to tighten mushroom supplies, and that means prices are rising sharply.
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Pizza customers want greater credit card security
October 3, 2006
Consumer.org.nz: When a Christchurch, N.Z., woman ordered a Pizza Hut meal in August, the receipt she received included her name, address, phone number, full…
read nowComps for Sept. and Q3 up 4 percent at Papa John's Pizza
October 3, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's Pizza said domestic system-wide comparable-store sales for the five weeks ended Sept. 24, 2006, increased 4.6 percent (composed…
read nowMonopoly promo returns to McDonald's
October 3, 2006
The Associated Press: McDonald's Corp. launched the latest version of its annual Monopoly game promotion Oct. 3, marking the fourth straight year for the…
read nowLittle Caesars Pizza eyes Boston for growth
October 2, 2006
DETROIT, Mich. — Little Caesars Pizza said it wants to put more than 70 locations in Boston over the next 10 years. "Little Caesars is bringing the best in…
read nowStarbucks to sell sandwiches all day in NYC
October 2, 2006
MarketWatch: Starbucks said it will begin offering several new food items all day long at its 200-plus New York metro-area locations. The items include four…
read nowStrange news: Pizza Hut staff calls psychic over ghost
October 1, 2006
Short News: Employees at a Pizza Hut say a ghost has been knocking boxes over and hiding their kitchen utensils, so they decided to call a psychic. Read more
read nowFigaro's Italian Pizza celebrates 25th anniversary with $1.3 million in prizes
October 1, 2006
SALEM, Ore. — Figaro's Italian Pizza is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a sweepstakes that will award more than $1 million in travel and food prizes. …
read nowPizza Patrón opens first 'Lista' drive-thru unit
October 1, 2006
DALLAS — Pizza Patrón opened its first Lista drive-thru unit Sept. 1 in Grand Prairie, Texas. According to a news release, "Lista" is Spanish for "ready…
read nowWendy's completes Tim Hortons spin-off
October 1, 2006
The Associated Press — Tim Hortons became an independent company Sept. 29 as parent Wendy's International Inc. completed its spin-off of the Canadian…
read nowEinstein Bros. drops café concept, tries new prototype
October 1, 2006
Denver Post: Nearly two years after launching Einstein Bros. Café as a place to grab lunch and dinner, Golden, Colo.-based New World Restaurant Group has…
read nowJack in the Box rolls out Sirloin Steak 'n' Cheddar Ciabatta sandwich
October 1, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box introduced a new Sirloin Steak 'n' Cheddar Ciabatta sandwich. According to a news release, the item features marinated sirloin…
read nowNRA 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…
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NRA chair, Tinsley, says association drug plan possible.
In a Q&A, NRA chairman Ed Tinsley weighs in on smoking bans, death taxes and younger members.
read nowNRA 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…
read nowPizza Hut seeks help from new ad firms
September 28, 2006
Adweek: Struggling to post positive comparable-store sales, Pizza Hut has approached at least three advertising agencies in recent weeks to solicit ideas on…
read nowCourt 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…
read nowFast-food chains sued over grilled chicken claims CCF calls bogus
September 28, 2006
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is suing seven quick-service chains for serving what it calls carcinogenic grilled chicken. The group…
read nowFriendly's CEO resigns
September 28, 2006
WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Friendly Ice Cream Corporation announced John L. Cutter, president and chief executive officer, has resigned to pursue other interests. …
read nowEx-Quizno's operator settles discrimination suit
September 27, 2006
Daily Breeze: The former owners of a Torrance, Calif., Quizno's will pay $5,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging they refused to give a black teenage girl a job…
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