Kendall College Culinary Dean Recognized for Sustainability Education
Christopher Koetke, MBA, CEC, CCE, dean of Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, and vice president of the Laureate International Universities Centers of Excellence in Culinary Arts, was honored in Boston on October 4, 2010, at the Chefs Collaborative Sustainability Awards Dinner. Dean Koetke received the organization’s inaugural Pathfinder Award for his dedication to raising awareness of the importance of sustainability in the food industry.
Cono Italiano's Pizza Cone Lands on Top 10 List at Delish.com
Cono Italiano, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!cnoz (CNOZ 0.10, -0.01, -5.00%) the exclusive license holder for the North American Distribution and Manufacturing rights of “Pizza Cono”, a one-of-a kind, cone-shaped pizza, has been named as one of the “Top 10 Most Unusual State Fair Foods” by Delish.com.
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Flash Market Partners With Pizza Inn
According to the Memphis Business Journal, “Flash Market has inked a new deal with Pizza Inn to place the take-out pizza chain in stores throughout Tennessee and Arkansas.”
Yum China Sales Strengthen, Rising Costs Loom
According to Fox Business, “Yum Brands Inc saidsales growth sped up at its KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants inChina, but warned that higher labor costs there and risingcommodities prices would hit margins.”
Freschetta Introduces a Fusion of Flavors With New California-Style Pizzas
Freschetta® is delivering a fresh taste experience in every bite with new California-Style Pizzas. The new frozen pizzas blend creative combinations of flavorful vegetables and sauces on a crispy thin crust to offer a delicious fusion of flavors.
A local Wood-Fired Pizzeria …On Wheels
OK, this is cool. A 1949 Studebaker firetruck turned mobile wood-fired pizza truck!
PMQ Offers $5,000 Booth Package For Chinese Pizza Show
PMQ’s fifth annual Chinese Pizza Show will take place November 10-12 during China’s largest food service event, the 2010 FHC China in Shanghai.
Vancouver Pizza Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting
Vancouver Pizza, an Uptown Village mainstay, is celebrating its 10th anniversary under current ownership with a ribbon cutting and discounts and specials from September 28 to October 2.
NRA Welcomes Passage of Small Business Jobs Act
Today, the National Restaurant Association hailed final passage of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that will provide the nation’s restaurants and small businesses with tax relief and assistance in gaining access to capital. The House voted 237-187 this afternoon for the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, H.R. 5297, which passed the Senate last week. President Obama is expected to sign the measure into law next week.
John's Incredible Pizza Company Announces Expansion Partnership
John’s Incredible Pizza Company, known for its family focused restaurant and entertainment facilities located throughout California, formally announces its partnership agreement with H. Katz Capital Group, a venture capital firm formed by Philadelphia entrepreneur Harold Katz. The partnership will expand John’s from 10 locations to 20 or more over the next three to four years.
Highest Pizza Tosser To Appear on 'Martha Stewart' Tuesday
According to AL.com, “Joe Carlucci, who holds the Guiness record for the highest pizza tossed and is one of the top pizza chefs in the country, will appear on “The Martha Stewart Show†this morning at 9 a.m. on The Hallmark Channel.”
Incredible Pizza Opens Second Memphis Location
America’s Incredible Pizza Company announced today it will open its second Memphis location at the Hickory Ridge Mall at 6075 Winchester Road. The grand opening date is set for Thursday, October 7th.
Domino's Franchisee Tries Out Breakfast Pizza
According to Nation’s Restaurant News, “Not content with robust business from the late-night, post-drinking munchies crowd, the nation’s only 24-hour Domino’s Pizza is going after breakfast, too.”
NRA Partners with Aspen University on Online Restaurant Management Degree
Building on its range of career-building training programs, the National Restaurant Association has partnered with Aspen University on a new undergraduate degree in foodservice operations and management.
Call Centers Taking Some Pizza Hut Orders
When you call a Roanoke-area Pizza Hut to place an order, your call may be routed to another state.
Analysts: Prepare for Higher Food Costs
According to Nation’s Restaurant News, “As the economy shows signs of improvement and restaurant traffic begins to rebound, operators may face higher food costs in 2011 and will need to mitigate those increased expenses without hurting customer visits, industry analysts said last week.”
Zagat Unveils 2011 L.A. Restaurant Guide
According to the Los Angeles Times, “Pizzeria Mozza and the Bazaar by Jose Andres are like the most popular kids in high school. Sushi Zo proves that it’s what’s on the inside — not the outside — that counts. It’s getting cheaper to eat out in L.A. (although not by much). In-N-Out burgers reign supreme. It’s hard to get good service these days.”
Cono Italiano and TurboChef Heat Up Pizza Cone Partnership
Cono Italiano, Inc., the exclusive license holder for the North American Distribution and Manufacturing rights for “pizza cono,” a one-of-a-kind, drip-free, cone shaped pizza made from proprietary dough, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with TurboChef, the leading manufacturer of high efficiency ovens.