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During what is sure to be an exciting week at the 2014 National Restaurant Association show, Mission Foodservice and Sysco are teaming up to present an experience unlike any other in the history of NRA. They are sponsoring an unforgettable “lucha libre” wrestling event on Saturday, May 17, bringing together influential chefs, operators, manufacturers, distributors, […]

Tito’s Handmade Vodka, America’s original craft vodka, is proud to announce their new partnership with Shiftgig, the largest online community for the service and hospitality industries in the country. Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Shiftgig will launch a 12-month program, beginning March 24, 2014, that will seek out worthy recipients of Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE) […]

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, the original and fastest-growing fast casual pizza chain in North America, will open the 19th unit on March 27th in Auburn, Ala. at the ‘Heart of Auburn’ complex at 339 South College Street, Suite E. To celebrate the newest Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint opening, the restaurant will serve free 9-inch, any […]

After 30 years of leading Little Lady Foods from start-up to today, John and Dan Geocaris have decided to step down from the day-to- day management of the company.  John and Dan will be retaining their roles on the Board of Directors, continuing to support Little Lady Foods’ customer and growth efforts and maintaining their […]

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZI), announced several important additions to its leadership team today as the international pizza chain and its rapidly growing fast-casual concept, Pie Five Pizza, continue their expansion. The Company announced that Chris Smith has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations for Pie Five Pizza.  He had been Vice President since January […]

In celebration of their 21st Anniversary, Uinta Brewing Company introduces 21st Birthday Suit, a Sour Farmhouse Ale. This is the third release of Uinta's Birthday Suit, a brand developed to rotate in style and to be released annually in commemoration of another year brewing. While the Birthday Suit brand was not developed to be a […]

Peerless Ovens of Sandusky Ohio has been proudly serving the restaurant industry for over 95 years. Peerless is a family owned business, manufacturing high quality affordable ovens for the food service industry. Pizza shops, bakeries, food trucks, bars, Mexican and Italian restaurants are just a few examples. Peerless Ovens are available in gas and electric […]

Bell’s Oberon Ale officially returns March 24, signaling the arrival of warmer weather and celebrating the return of summer.

Bell’s Brewery, Inc. will begin distributing to southern California in early May, making it the 20th state it distributes to and the first western state since Arizona. Craft Beer Guild Distributing of California will distribute Bell’s full portfolio to San Diego and Imperial counties. “These two counties will help us establish ourselves while making sure the […]

The U.S. Pizza Team would like to welcome its newest sponsor, PizzaInsurance.com. Founded by former pizzeria owner/operator Jason Upton, PizzaInsurance.com is the only insurance agency created by a pizzeria operator for pizzeria operators. It is the official insurance company of the U.S. Pizza Team and can serve any insurance need for pizzerias nationwide. PizzaInsurance.com will […]

Despite notification that its new advertising campaign would be banned from a number of major radio networks, and pushback from some franchisees over the name of Pizza Patrón’s new LTO pizza La Ch!#gona, the company has decided to move forward with the concept “as created.” Pizza Patrón officials offered the following reasoning for their decision:  “We […]

CHD Expert, the Chicago-based foodservice database and analytics firm has released the latest data set around one of America’s favorite foods: pizza. In the USA, pizzerias and Italian restaurant retail sales account for more than $62 Billion a year, reflecting the country’s preference for the popular item. As of March 2014, CHD Expert’s database has […]

Pizza 73, Western Canada's leading pizza chain, has added a hot and colourful new pizza to its signature menu items: the Chili Fiesta Pizza. Launched today across Pizza 73's network of 73 restaurants, the new pie is topped with a rich and meaty chili sauce, green peppers, banana peppers and red onions, all carefully sourced […]

Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc. is introducing Freschetta® Gluten-Free Pizza in “4 Cheese Medley” and “Signature Pepperoni” varieties. The new product full of flavorful toppings will feature a light, airy and crispy gluten-free crust that the whole family — regardless of dietary restrictions — can enjoy. “When it comes to pizza, sacrificing gluten should not mean that you […]

With a new recipe that combines authentic Italian and Mediterranean flavors, Marco’s Pizza, the “Ah!thentic Italian Pizza” company, will introduce the Grilled Chicken Florentine  pizza on March 24.  Grilled Chicken Florentine is a limited time offering as a complement to their lineup of premium chicken specialty pizzas.  The new Grilled Chicken Florentine is a delicious recipe of […]

 Sentry Marketing Group is proud to announce that it has acquired Feedback Plus.  Founded in Dallas in 1971, Feedback was a charter member of the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA), the trade association representing the customer experience metrics industry worldwide.  The combined group will be lead by David Agius, President and Founder of Sentry Marketing Group […]

NPR, National Public Radio, the non-profit media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States, recently cancelled its planned segment about Pizza Patrón’s upcoming LTO pizza La Ch!#gona.  The broadcast was tentatively scheduled to air on Saturday, but was pulled for fear of violating FCC regulations […]

The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers, today released 2013 data on U.S. craft brewing1 growth. As a primary driver of growth in the beer industry, craft brewers saw an 18 percent rise in volume2, representing a total of 15.6 million barrels, and a 20 percent increase in retail dollar value. […]