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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES QSRs lead the way March 31, 2010, U.S. - New research from The NPD Group suggests that while the food service industry saw weak traffic and lower consumer spending for most of 2009, quick service restaurants will play a key role in the global recession pullout. | READ MORE Confidence hits two year high March 31, 2010, Washington, DC - A recent report from the U.S.'s National Restaurant Association shows that optimism about the restaurant industry's future is at its highest level since November 2007, writes Nation's Restaurant News. | READ MORE Pizza chain aims for growth March 30, 2010, U.S. - The American pizza restaurant Oliveto is planning to expand by filling a void between casual and fast casual dining and focusing on drink and food specials, as well as healthy food alternatives. | READ MORE Value to drive Pizza Hut sales March 30, 2010, Overland Park, KS - NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, projects that the company's revised marketing strategy will bring in double digit growth in same store sales for 2010's first fiscal quarter, reports Nation's Restaurant News. | READ MORE Hand dryer earns carbon reduction award March 29, 2010, U.S. - Dyson says that its Airblade hand dryer is the first dryer to earn the carbon reduction label from the Carbon Trust. Ontario delivers mixed message on payroll cuts March 29, 2010, Toronto - Last week’s provincial budget allows government to control its own payroll costs, but forces restaurant owners to swallow a huge increase in minimum wage during a tough economy, says the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA). PPU dishes up ingredients for success March 29, 2010, Toronto - Similar to McDonald’s Hamburger U in the U.S., Pizza Pizza has its own Pizza Pizza University in Etobicoke, Ont., that puts forth 3,500 graduates each year with the goal of expanding the franchise. | READ MORE New wine aerator arrives March 26, 2010, Montreal - At this year’s Montreal Wine and Spirits Show Vinearius introduced the Decantus Wine Aerator that promises to allow consumers to savour the flavour in a whole new way. 2010 too soon for sales recovery March 26, 2010, Los Angeles, CA - New research suggests that while consumers want to dine out more, rising gas prices and underemployment is holding off a resurgence in restaurant visits, reports Nation's Restaurant News. | READ MORE Pizza Hut franchisee to sell digital DVDs March 25, 2010, U.S. - After partnering with EntertainmentXpress, Aurora Huts, operator of 155 Pizza Hut locations, will be offering its hungry customers the option of renting or purchasing digital movies when picking up their pizza. |
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