Ohio denies Donatos Pizzeria crust plant expansion loan

October 17, 2005

The Beacon Journal: Donatos Pizzeria won't receive a $2.9 million low-interest loan from Ohio because a state senator said the company didn't qualify for…

Flying Pie Pizza markets with interactive direct-mail CDs

October 16, 2005

PORTLAND, Ore. — Flying Pie Pizza and $averCD have joined forces to deliver interactive media promotions and printable coupons to customers via direct-mailed…

Domino's Pizza UK & IRL names Moore COO

October 16, 2005

LONDON — Chris Moore has been appointed chief operating officer at Domino's Pizza UK & IRL.

An energy crisis in the making

October 14, 2005

In 2004, pizza operators had cheese prices to blame for lost profits. In 2005 and possibly 2006, soaring energy prices may do more serious damage.

Papa John's wants 300 pizza shops in S. Korea by 2010

October 13, 2005

The Korea Times: In just two years, Papa John's has opened 34 stores in South Korea. Its goal is to double that number by the end of 2006 and to have 300 units…

Class size shrinks in Pizza Hut labor suit

October 13, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A class-action lawsuit claiming some Pizza Hut units improperly classified managers and denied them overtime pay will have just 88 eligible…

King coal

There's no sense in debating it, New York-style coal-fired pizza is some of the finest, and rarest, on the planet.

Papa John's U.K. selects Andromeda POS system

October 12, 2005

CHERTSEY, England — Papa John's has selected the Andromeda POS system for its head office and business operations throughout the United Kingdom.

Pizza delivery charges creep into Canada

October 12, 2005

Victoria News: Record high gas prices in Canada — about U.S. $3.70 per gallon — are leading some pizza operators to charge for delivery.

Woes continue for Pizza Huts in Victoria

October 12, 2005

National Business Review: Restaurant Brands, the master franchisee of Pizza Hut in New Zealand and Australia, is selling some of its underperforming stores in…

Sales zooming at Little Caesars drive-thru unit

October 12, 2005

WLUCTV6.com: A Little Caesars pizza shop in Iron Mountain, Mich., has seen its sales soar since it opened for business at a brand-new drive-through unit. The…

Papa John's testing breakfast pizza in Memphis

October 12, 2005

Memphis Business Journal: Papa John's is testing breakfast pizzas at one of its units in Memphis, Tenn. If the concept proves profitable, more of the 13 area…

Major revamp continues at Uno Chicago Grill chain

October 11, 2005

Boston Business Journal: Having dropped the word "pizzeria" from its name and sunk nearly half-million dollars into a new menu, Uno Chicago Grill is about to…

Pizza driver murdered in set-up

October 11, 2005

NBC5.com: One day after a pizza delivery driver was murdered on the job in Markham, Ill., a fellow driver from the same company was robbed.

Road speed a growing hazard in India pizza delivery

October 10, 2005

The Times of India: Pizza drivers in India claim "30 minutes or free" promises for delivery are pressuring them to drive dangerously en route to customers.

Pizza Hut franchisee Down Under no longer a takeover target

October 10, 2005

Bloomberg.com: CVC Asia Pacific is no longer bidding to take over Restaurant Brands, franchisee of Pizza Hut in New Zealand and Australia. The investment group…

Q3 comps jump 7% at California Pizza Kitchen

October 10, 2005

LOS ANGELES — Comparable-store sales at California Pizza Kitchen rose 7.1 percent for the 12 weeks ended Oct. 2. According to a news release, the strong sales…

The dangers of deep discounts

October 9, 2005

Many claim discounting is a necessary evil in the pizza business, but experts say prices don't have to be dramatically low to be competitive. The numbers prove…

Eagle Boys Pizza seeks QSR share via drive-thru

October 9, 2005

The Age: Eagle Boys Pizza doesn't consider itself just a pizza player. It wants a cut of the action long dominated by quick-service hamburger and chicken…

New promos helping grow Domino's Pizza Australia

October 9, 2005

Australian Business Review: Much of Domino's Pizza Australia's explosive growth in Australia and New Zealand has come on the heels of relentless new product…