zpizza to open 19 Atlanta units

February 6, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — zpizza announced it signed three separate multiunit franchising deals to expand its brand throughout Atlanta.   According to a news…

Dinerware reaches 1,000-site milestone

February 6, 2007

SEATTLE — Dinerware Inc., a developer of restaurant point-of-sale software, has signed up its 1,000th customer, the company announced in a news release. …

Nextep launches outdoor kiosk

February 6, 2007

TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems, provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has launched its Nextreme Outdoor Kiosk.   The kiosk employs an industrial PC with…

Pizza shop faces ban from opening in crime-ridden area

February 5, 2007

ScarboroughToday.com: Domino's Pizza (U.K. & IRL) may be banned from opening a unit in Scarborough, England, because police believe it will add to crime…

Peter Piper Pizza wants $200 million in sales in '07

February 4, 2007

Arizona Republic: Under new ownership by Acon Investments, Peter Piper Pizza is eyeing all of the United States for expansion, including 20 new units and $20…

Analyst: California Pizza Kitchen 'on a roll'

February 4, 2007

Los Angeles Business Journal: When its competitors posted flat to negative fourth-quarter 2006 sales, California Pizza Kitchen's comps rose 7 percent. That's…

'Pizza por Pesos' program nets big sales at Pizza Patrón

February 4, 2007

Arizona Republic: Despite the controversy surrounding Pizza Patrón's acceptance of pesos from its Mexican customers, a spokesman for the chain said 31 percent…

Gatti's Pizza delivers online ordering in Austin

February 1, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Gatti's Pizza announced its customers in Austin can order its pies for delivery or pickup online at gattispizza.com.   "Austin is one of the…

Senate passes minimum wage bill with restaurant tax relief

February 1, 2007

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association commended U.S. Senators for including tax relief for restaurants in minimum wage legislation passed Feb.

Violet Packing merges with Delorio's Frozen Dough

February 1, 2007

WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. — Violet Packing, manufacturer of Don Pepino and Sclafani tomato products based in Williamstown, N.J., merged with DeIorio's Frozen Dough…

Pizza Hut to sell 2.5 million pizzas on Super Bowl Sunday

February 1, 2007

DALLAS — Pizza Hut said it expects to sell 2.5 million pizzas on Super Bowl Sunday, about 65 percent more than on a typical Sunday.   According to a news…

Disabled vet celebrates opening of Little Caesar's Pizza store

February 1, 2007

PADUCAH, Ky. — A U.S. veteran who lost both legs in a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq in 2004 began a new career Feb. 1 by opening a Little Caesar's Pizza…

Fourth-annual NAPICS features innovative products and seminars

February 1, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fourth-annual North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) will be held Feb. 25 and 26 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in…

Suero appointed N.E. sales manager at Burke Corp.

January 31, 2007

NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp. has appointed Joe Suero Northeast regional sales manager. According to a news release, he last served as a territory sales rep. …

Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL goes trans-fats free

January 31, 2007

LONDON — Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL announced it will remove all hydrogenated fats — known also as trans-fats — from its products by the end of July. …

Boston's the Gourmet Pizza names MacDonald president

January 31, 2007

DALLAS — Boston Pizza Restaurants L.P. has appointed Doug MacDonald its new president.   MacDonald, who joined Boston Pizza International (BPI) in 1998 as…

Pizza Inn taps Morrison for CFO post

January 31, 2007

THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn announced the appointment of Charlie Morrison as its new chief financial officer.   According to a news release, Morrison brings…

Pizza Hut launches interactive ad hunt on Super Bowl Sunday

January 31, 2007

DALLAS — Pizza Hut will launch a new interactive TV ad campaign using hidden text codes viewers can enter into and send from their cell phones to win prizes.

Illinois restaurant association head abruptly resigns

January 31, 2007

Chicago Tribune: Colleen McShane, who headed the Illinois Restaurant Association for 14 years, is resigning her position effective Feb. 5.   Although McShane…

Coupons, cash and connivers

Be on the lookout for employees using coupons to scam your pizza operation.