Quizno's veteran to develop 22 Marco's Pizza shops in Vegas

August 23, 2006

LAS VEGAS — Veteran Quizno's Sub franchisee Tim Billow has signed an area-development agreement to open 22 Marco's Pizza units here.   According to a news…

Tiny bubbles, big profits for pizzerias

Soda sales are as profitable as ever, but an ever-growing supply of new soft drinks is leading pizza operators to broaden their inventory beyond the fountain.

Domino's Pizza delivers 60K free brownies to NASCAR fans

August 22, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — To promote its new Brownie Squares dessert, Domino's Pizza gave away 60,000 of the sweet treats to NASCAR fans attending races at Michigan…

Intura Solutions inks agreement with Merchant Services Network

August 22, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — POS and management software supplier Intura Solutions LP announced the signing of a co-marketing agreement with Merchant Services Network…

Donatos Pizza opens new concept store in Indianapolis

August 22, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Donatos Pizza opened its newest Indianapolis location Aug. 22, a store design representing a completely new look for the company.   According…

Restaurateurs help Hurricane Katrina victims

August 22, 2006

WASHINGTON — On Aug. 29, the National Restaurant Association, the Food Network and American Express will hold "Share Our Strength's Restaurants for Relief 2,…

HM Electronics rolls out lightweight, wireless digital headset

August 21, 2006

POWAY, Calif. — HM Electronics Inc. (HME) has incorporated advanced technology and enhanced features into its new Odyssey IQ wireless headset. According to a…

Pizza Hut franchisees raise funds for murdered pizza driver

August 21, 2006

KSTP.com: A group of 80 Pizza Hut franchise stores is starting an online fundraiser for Toua Xiong, a pizza delivery driver shot to death on the job Aug. 6.

Comps rise 4.3% at Dominos Pizza Australia and NZ

August 21, 2006

BRISBANE, Australia — Comparable-store sales at Domino's Pizza Australia & New Zealand (DPANZ) rose 4.3 percent for fiscal 2006, ended July 2.   According…

Pest practices

Deliberate pest prevention measures in restaurants are essential, because one cockroach can equal 10,000 before you know it.

Casual Fast Food Franchise

August 21, 2006

If pizzeria franchising is not for you, consider Casual Fast Food Franchising with Penn Station.   Learn more

Phone scam steals business from pizzerias, customer credit card numbers

August 20, 2006

San Francisco Chronicle: Scammers working in California are taking business from pizzerias and stealing customers' credit card numbers by duping telecom giant…

The Pizza Co. goes high-tech with Visa at the door

August 20, 2006

AME Info: Visa has teamed up with Chili's and The Pizza Company outlets in the United Arab Emirates to use wireless technology to accept credit cards at the…

Domino's Pizza giving away Brownie Square samples nationwide

August 20, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza will launch a nationwide free sample program to encourage customers to try its oven-baked chocolate Brownie Squares. …

Shakey's Pizza to launch 'Pizza & Grill' concept

August 20, 2006

COVINA, Calif. — Shakey's Pizza announced the rollout of a new concept that will effect a name change for the historic chain: Shakey's Pizza & Grill. …

CiCi's Pizza chooses Sirius for store music

August 17, 2006

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — CiCi's Pizza chain has named SiriusBusiness and its Sirius Satellite Radio product as its background music service for its 600-plus…

Pizza Hut opens large call center in Tennessee

August 17, 2006

The Bartlett Express: Pizza Hut has opened a call center in Bartlett, Tenn., serving 129 restaurants in four states. Aptly named the Customer Mania Center…

Ecolab receives 'Black Pearl Award' for food safety excellence

August 17, 2006

CALGARY, Alberta — Ecolab Inc. is the 2006 recipient of the prestigious Black Pearl Award of Corporate Excellence in Food Safety and Quality.   Presented to…

Simon to head America's Incredible Pizza Co. as CEO

August 16, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — America's Incredible Pizza Company has hired Marc Simon as its new chief executive officer effective September.   According to a news release…

Sharp expands POS systems for restaurants

August 16, 2006

MAHWAH, N.J. — Sharp is expanding its lineup of point-of-sale (POS) systems for restaurant, hospitality and retail companies.    Operating on the Microsoft…