THE EDITOR'S BLOG: Pizzeria Bianco: One is all the world will ever get

December 5, 2006

Chris Bianco has been approached many times to franchise his one-unit operation, Pizzeria Bianco, in Phoenix. But neither he nor business partner, Susan…

ADF Companies acquires 165 Pizza Huts

December 5, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The ADF Companies announced the acquisition of 165 Pizza Hut restaurants in a series of transactions totaling $115 million.   According to…

PizzaMarketplace 2006 Chain of the Year

Here's how PizzaMarketplace chose its first-ever Chain of the Year.

Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL promotes two senior managers

December 4, 2006

LONDON — Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL announced promotions for two members of its senior management team.   According to a news release, Gareth Franks…

Peter Piper Pizza sponsors Big Brothers Big Sisters recruiting initiative

December 4, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona is partnering with Peter Piper Pizza to launch a first-of-its-kind recruitment initiative.

Survey: Operators are ready for self-service technology

December 4, 2006

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Almost two-thirds of restaurant operators have tested or are testing self-service solutions, a Channel Media & Market Research survey…

NZ BK franchise group to buy Hell Pizza

December 3, 2006

Stuff.co.nz: Hell Pizza has sold master franchise rights to its 63-unit chain to TPF Group for NZ $15 million (U.S. $10.3 million.)   TPF, the franchisee for…

Garlic Jim's Pizza hires new CMO-CIO

December 3, 2006

EVERETT, Wash. — Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza has appointed Alexis Nepomuceno as its chief marketing officer-chief information officer.   According to a…

Papa John's Pizza tops R&I survey of U.S. pizza chains

December 3, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the third consecutive year, consumers have given Papa John's Pizza the top rating among national pizza delivery and takeout chains in…

Pizza's been good to Chris Bianco

Pizzeria Bianco's owner says pizza making is never boring.

NRA research: Industry outlook positive despite slip in RPI

November 30, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in October, despite a modest decline in the National Restaurant Association's…

Mangia Pizza shipping stuffed pizzas online and nationwide

November 30, 2006

Austin Business Journal: Six-unit Mangia Pizza is now selling its stuffed pizza online and shipping it nationwide — overnight, if customers desire.   Read more

California Pizza Kitchen added to S&P SmallCap 600 index

November 30, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen said in a news release its stock was added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index Nov. 30.   The S&P SmallCap 600 covers…

Papa Gino's Holdings appoints veteran ops leaders

November 30, 2006

DEDHAM, Mass. — Papa Gino's Holdings Corp. (PGHC), parent company of Papa Gino's Pizza and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, appointed two industry veterans to its…

Intura Solutions joins Zebra's PartnersFirst program

November 29, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions LP, a leading supplier of POS and business-management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery-restaurant…

Restaurant Brands to sell Oz Pizza Huts back to Yum

November 29, 2006

The Age: Restaurant Brands New Zealand Ltd. will exit its Pizza Hut operations in the Australian market of Victoria by selling its 35 units to Yum! Brands. …

California Pizza Kitchen intros new food and drink offerings

November 29, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen announced the addition of three new dinner specialties and eight new cocktails to its menu.   According to a news…

Jody Maroni's intros gourmet pizza toppings

November 28, 2006

VENICE, Calif. — Sausage maker Jody Maroni's now is providing pizza toppings such as crumbled chicken and pork sausages in exotic flavors.   "We have seen how…

zpizza to open five units in Virginia Beach, Norfolk

November 28, 2006

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — zpizza has signed a multiunit franchise agreement with Linda Tran to open five units in southeast Virginia. According to a news…

Cell phone orders claim 22% share at Domino's Pizza Australia

November 28, 2006

Queensland Business Review: A unique mobile phone ordering service employed 12 months ago by Domino's Pizza Australia now claims a 22-percent share of all…