THE EDITOR'S BLOG: Delivery driver was right to shoot robber

November 28, 2006

Pizza delivery driver Zahid Mahmood shot and killed one of three youths who robbed him on the night of Nov. 26. According to WXIA-TV in Atlanta, the Super…

NZ ad authority calls Hell Pizza condom promo unethical

November 28, 2006

Scoop NZ: The New Zealand Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that Hell Pizza's use of condoms to promote its Lust Pizza was unethical and…

Domino's Pizza fires driver, NLRB investigates

The NLRB questions why a Domino's Pizza driver was fired.

Wood Stone expands oven-manufacturing operations

November 27, 2006

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Wood Stone Corp. said in a news release it is constructing a new 57,500 square-foot building to be erected adjacent to its current 60,00…

Brooke Lynns get free Domino's Pizza

November 27, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — To support the recent rollout of its Brooklyn Style Pizza, from now through Dec. 17, Domino's Pizza is giving away gift certificates for a…

Superman Pizza takes flight at Papa John's Pizza

November 27, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's Pizza is rolling out a new Superman Pan Pizza along with a $3-off, instantly redeemable coupon for the Warner Brother's DVD…

Mr. Jim's Pizza adds online ordering

November 27, 2006

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Mr. Jim's Pizza is providing online ordering at all franchisee locations. According to a news release, Mr. Jim's operates 74 units. …

Marco's Pizza offers reduced franchise fees to Ford workers

November 27, 2006

TOLEDO, Ohio — Marco's Pizza is offering United Auto Workers (UAW) at Ford Motor Company plants an opportunity at a second career as pizzeria owners. …

U.S. comps negative for Nov. at Papa John's

November 27, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International announced that domestic system-wide comparable sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 19, 2006, were negative 0.…

Eatza Pizza names directors of franchising and marketing

November 26, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Eatza Pizza, a 28-unit buffet chain, announced the appointment of two new directors: Ron Perry, director of franchise services; and…

Pizza driver guns down robber

November 26, 2006

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: A pizza delivery driver shot and killed one of four boys who tried to rob him during a delivery run on Nov. 26. According to…

Papa John's and Blockbuster partner on movie-gift card promo

November 26, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Users of www.papajohns.com can get unmatched access to movies for a free 14-day trial period through a new alliance with Blockbuster and…

Pizza driver runs stop sign, kills other driver

November 26, 2006

9news.com: Colorado State Troopers are investigating an accident that left one person dead and a delivery driver hospitalized. The accident occurred in Weld…

MidOcean partners buying Sbarro pizza and pasta chain

November 26, 2006

NEW YORK — MidOcean Partners, a private equity firm, announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sbarro Inc., the nation's leading quick-service…

Firefighters bake the pizzas for fundraiser

November 21, 2006

WZZM13.com: Spanky's Pizza in Fremont, Mich., wanted to help its volunteer firefighters raise funds, so it got them to help themselves by teaching them to…

NEXTEP SYSTEMS launches Pizza Builder for online ordering

November 21, 2006

TROY, Mich. — NEXTEP SYSTEMS announced the launch of Release 3.0, its dynamic Online Ordering application for quick-service, fast-casual and pizza operations.

Papa John's Pizza sees 700% sales growth in Korea

November 21, 2006

The Korea Herald: Papa John's Pizza has 52 stores in Korea, but it wants 200 in five years. "We are very much Korea-focused in our fast store number and…

Dunkin' Donuts testing personal pizzas

November 21, 2006

The Hartford Courant: A Dunkin' Donuts store in Hartford, Conn., is one of 10 units in the United States testing personal pizzas. The made-to-order pizzas…

Earth Alive Resources introduces all-natural RapidAll cleaner

November 20, 2006

WATERLOO, Quebec — Earth Alive Resources is introducing RapidAll, an all-in-one janitorial and sanitation cleaner that does not harm humans, animals or the…

Q3 comps up 4.8% at Sbarro

November 20, 2006

MELVILLE, N.Y.—Quick-serve pizza and pasta chain, Sbarro, posted a 4.8 percent increase in comparable-store sales for the 12 weeks ended Oct. 8, 2006.