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Cheese prices fall sharply
February 1, 2005
The price of block cheddar cheese took a dive for the second day in a row, sinking 10.25 cents to $1.5375 per pound in Feb. 2 trading. The price marks the…
read nowPapa John's Pizza names Travis new president and CEO
January 31, 2005
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International, Inc. has hired Nigel Travis as its new president and chief executive officer.
read nowPizza driver stabbed, refused to give robber money
January 31, 2005
ClickOnDetroit.com: A pizza delivery driver was stabbed and robbed outside an Ypsiltanti Township, Mich., home on Jan. 30.
read nowCompanies dodging responsibility in pizza delivery driver's death
January 31, 2005
The Orlando Sentinel: After a delivery driver from a Papa John's franchise in Leesburg, Fla., was slain on the job three years ago, his widow sued his employer…
read nowUPDATED Blocks down, but expect volatile cheese prices in '05
January 31, 2005
* Block prices slid 7.25 cents to $1.64 per pound in Feb. 1 trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, ending an eight-day stay above the $1.70 mark. One year…
read nowCheese price falls 4 cents, further slide possible
January 30, 2005
After climbing steeply to a high of $1.75 per pound last week, block cheese prices dropped 4.25 cents in Jan. 28 trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
read nowCombo laundromat-pizzeria puts new spin on service offerings
January 30, 2005
DailyBreeze.com: Brent Yandell, owner of Harvey Washbangers in Manhattan Beach, Calif., quickly realized his success in the laundromat business wouldn't come…
read nowPapa Gino's Pizza eyes expansion via co-branding with sandwich chain
January 30, 2005
Albany Business Review: Two quick-service donut shop operators will introduce a new sandwich shop and pizza restaurant combo to the cities of Albany, N.Y., and…
read nowBoston Pizza eyes major expansion in Ontario
January 27, 2005
Bloomberg.com: Boston Pizza plans to open about 75 restaurants over the next three years, mostly in Ontario, chief executive officer Mike Cordoba said.
read nowSTRANGE NEWS: Pizza and 'coke' offering draws cops
January 27, 2005
New York Daily News: A Coke and a slice is a popular treat, but Jack's Pizzeria in Island Park (Long Island), N.Y., wasn't reaching out to customers with the…
read nowCan pizza put you 'in the mood'?
January 27, 2005
Northern Life.com: Researchers have noted the smell, taste and even appearance of certain foods, such as pizza, can act as aphrodisiacs.
read nowPapa John's hopeful new appointments will boost growth
January 26, 2005
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International, Inc. announced the hiring of three new officers it expects will invigorate its growth plans.
read nowPizza driver nailed for check scam
January 26, 2005
The Scott County Times: A Forest, Miss., pizza delivery driver is in police custody on charges of stealing money from customers' bank accounts.
read nowMARKETING: Setting up for Super Bowl
January 25, 2005
Big chain advertising will dominate the airwaves on Super Bowl Sunday, but targeted, affordable marketing efforts can and do work for smaller operations.
read nowBeware, pizza operators, industry scams abound
January 25, 2005
From grandiose pizza business promises to receipt paper scams, operators need to be on their collective guard against crooks.
read nowNew York teens' obesity suit against McDonald's reemerges
January 25, 2005
Bloomberg News: Despite being dismissed twice by New York courts, a lawsuit filed by two teenagers claiming McDonald's food made them obese will again go…
read nowSbordone appointed CEO at Peter Piper Pizza
January 25, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Peter Piper Inc. has appointed Frank Sbordone as chief executive officer over its 141-unit Peter Piper Pizza chain.
read nowSERVICE: 'Anchovies '... are they any good?'
January 25, 2005
Great servers and order takers know how to affirm a customer's choices and make them feel good about what they're purchasing, says Paul Paz.
read nowPizza driver robber asks victim for date
January 24, 2005
The Associated Press: Police in Newcastle, Del., say a man who recently robbed a Domino's Pizza delivery driver has asked the woman out for a date.
read nowPizza Inn listed as 'non-compliant' by NASDAQ
January 24, 2005
THE COLONY, Texas — The Jan. 4 appointment of Robert Page as Pizza Inn's interim chief executive officer has placed the company out of compliance with…
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