(Press release), The Colony, TX, July 1, 2013 — Austin will soon welcome its first wave of Pie Five Pizza restaurants, marking the next area of expansion for the leading brand in the rapidly growing fast-casual pizza space. Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: … More
Sweet Street’s new 10-inch cheesecakes tempt customers to indulge
(Press release), Reading, PA, July 3, 2013 — It’s rare to find a menu without cheesecake. Not only is it the fourth fastest growing dessert, it ranks second in new desserts, says Technomic. So it’s no wonder to find cheesecakes up 17% on menus over the last three years, according to Mintel Metro … More
Hatco Corporation acquires Ovention, Inc.
(Press release), Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2013 – Hatco Corporation has acquired Ovention, Inc., the Dallas, Texas based oven technology company. Ovention owns the rights to the Matchbox Oven which was recognized earlier this year by the National Restaurant Association with a Kitchen Innovations Award. “We are very excited about the … More
Hungry Howie’s Pizza offers asiago cheese crust for July
(Press release), Madison Heights, MI —Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the originator of the Flavored Crust Pizza and one of the nation’s top pizza franchises, is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2013 by offering a special Flavored Crust of the Month. July’s limited time only crust flavor is Asiago cheese. “We … More
Introducing Grassland 50/50 Clarified Butter with Vegetable Oil for foodservice
(Press release), Greenwood, Wisconsin, June 30, 2013 — New Grassland 50/50 Clarified Butter with Vegetable Oil has been created with foodservice needs in mind. Formulated with World Champion Wisconsin-made butter and soybeans, the resulting product has a high smoke point and a lower melting point than conventional clarified butter. It offers … More
Home Run Inn pizza taps Origin Displays for digital signage
(Press release), Long Island, NY, June 27, 2013 — Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, has begun the roll-out of digital menu boards for all nine of Home Run Inn’s Chicago area pizzerias. Thus far, Origin Elite, powered by SmarterSign, has been implemented at … More
Nurse invents world’s first pizza candy
(Press release), Palm Springs, CA, June 26, 2013 — Nobody should have to live without pizza is the mantra of this new company called Pizza is 4 Suckers. Tens of millions of people are limited in what they can eat by dietary restrictions imparted on them by their medical issues. Diabetes, high … More
Papa John’s rated no. 1 among all national pizza chains by prestigious American Customer Satisfaction Index
(Press release), Louisville, KY, June 19, 2013 — Papa John's has again earned the top spot in customer satisfaction among national pizza chains in the 2013 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) released today. Papa John's earned the highest ranking for an unprecedented 12th time in the past 14 years. "We have … More
Pizza Ranch debuts new meaty Tahiti pizza and Aloha salad
(Press release), Orange City, Iowa, June 17, 2013 — This summer, Pizza Ranch is bringing the taste of the Pacific to the Midwest with the launch of two new Hawaiian-inspired menu items. Starting June 3, 2013, Pizza Ranch’s menu will feature the Meaty Tahiti Pizza and Aloha Salad for a limited … More
Pizza Boli’s celebrates it’s 70th restaurant with a grand opening of its new location in Harrisburg, PA
(Press release), Pikesville, MD, June 17, 2013 — Award-winning pizzeria giant Pizza Boli’s is opening its 70th restaurant on the east coast. On Saturday, June 15th, Pizza Boli’s will celebrate the grand opening of its new store in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at 1276 Market Street (phone: 717-236-9006). Pizza Boli’s is already a … More
A flat-tering proposition: Pizza Hut introduces new firebaked style flatbread pizzas
(Press release), Plano, Texas, June 17, 2013 — Thin crust. Check. Pan crust. Double check. Stuffed crust. Triple check. Pizza Hut has a legacy of bringing new crust types to consumers all around the world. Now, the world's biggest pizza chain has done it again with the rollout of Firebaked Style … More
Add fresh California avocados to the grill this 4th of July
(Press release), Irvine, CA, June, 2013 — By July, summer dining is in full swing and menus feature foods hot off the grill. For the season’s biggest holiday, the California Avocado Commission encourages operators to expand their traditional grill menu with Fresh California Avocados. Fresh California Avocados that are just beginning … More