(Press Release), Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 2013 — Los Angeles-based fast-casual restaurant, The Pizza Studio, announced today the signing of an agreement with Studio 37, LLC of San Jose, Calif. to develop 25 new restaurants throughout the greater San Francisco metro area. The managing member of Studio 37 is … More
Hungry Howie’s Pizza celebrates 40th anniversary with limited time offer BBQ chip flavor pizza crust
(Press Release) Madison Heights, MI, August 1, 2013 — Hungry Howie’s Pizza unveils its latest limited time offer for August, the BBQ Chip Flavored Pizza Crust. The original flavored crust is only available today through the end of August so fans of flavor should hurry in! The originator of the … More
CiCi’s Pizza teams up with Special Olympics chapters in Georgia
(Press Release), Coppell, Texas, July 30, 2013 — In August, CiCi's Pizza, home of the endless buffet, will raise money for Special Olympics Georgia at seven participating CiCi's restaurants in the state. From Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 31, guests can purchase Special Olympics paper logos for $1 and … More
Technomic asks: Is restaurant ‘made-to-order pizza’ the next ‘better burger’?
(Press Release) Chicago, IL, July 30, 2013 — Many wonder what the restaurant industry's next hot concept will be. The fast-casual segment, in particular, has already launched numerous proven winners, including so-called 'better burger' chains – restaurants that have raised traditional burgers up to new standards by featuring premium patties, … More
Red Gold® offers new upscale white label plastic ketchup bottles
(Press Release), Elwood, IN, July 26, 2013 – Red Gold® has announced the launch of a new upscale 20-ounce plastic ketchup bottle for foodservice operators desiring a more elegant package design for their tabletops. “We tested the new white label ketchup in the Northeast earlier this year, and operators embraced … More
IBIE bestows coveted B.E.S.T. in Baking award to 2013 winners
(Press Release), Washington, D.C., July 23, 2013 — As the grain-based food industry’s largest, most important trade event in North America, the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) is the ideal venue for addressing the industry’s environmental impact. At IBIE 2013, held October 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nev., 17 B.E.S.T (Becoming … More
Stevi B’s Pizza enlists “Warren Buffet” as new brand spokesperson
(Press Release), Atlanta, GA, July 23, 2013) — Stevi B's Pizza, the industry's only national premium pizza buffet restaurant has named Warren Buffet as the new brand spokesperson. To celebrate the announcement, Stevi B's will be offering customers a chance to win FREE Stevi B's pizza for their family for … More
Enhanced marketing strategy drives Toppers Pizza’s Q2 7.7 percent 
same store sales increase
(Press Release), Whitewater, WI, July 22, 2013 — Within the crowded pizza delivery space, Toppers Pizza (Toppers) is establishing itself as the next big brand, as the 50-unit chain continued its positive 2013 sales trajectory with a 7.7 percent same store sales increase in Q2. The sales climb comes on … More
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria pizza thrower tosses dough to entertain kids at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
(Press Release), Tampa, FL, July 22, 2013 — A group of hospitalized children watched in amazement as award-winning pizzaiolo (pizza maker) Jamie Culliton of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria performed for them on July 15 in the lobby of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa. The two-time world champion pizza thrower tossed and twirled … More
Pizza Hut joins Dinova B2B marketing channel
(Press Release), Atlanta, GA, July 18, 2013 — Pizza Hut, Inc., based in Plano, Tex., has more than 6,300 retail locations in 50 states and the District of Columbia, the nation's largest pizza restaurant chain, measured by number of locations.Pizza Hut first opened in 1958 in Wichita, Kan., and is now … More
Crowdsourced most popular pizza toppings rankings predict Sales, study shows
(Press Release), Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 2013 — What do pepperonis, cheese and mushrooms have in common? More than you might think, according to a recent study conducted by UC Irvine professor Michael Lee. These three savory items rank high on Ranker’s list of The Tastiest Pizza Toppings—and they also … More
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza launches “Pineapple Project”
(Press release), Kansas City, MO, June 27, 2013 — Award-winning SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is answering the plea for pineapple on its pizzas. Dubbed the “Pineapple Project”, SPIN!® is adding roasted caramelized pineapple as a topping, a new BBQ di Pollo e Pineapple pizza to its menu, and a different pineapple … More