Pizza Inn's Q1 ''03 comp-sales drop 4.8%

November 2, 2003

THE COLONY, Texas—Pizza Inn, Inc. reported that same-store sales for the first quarter (ended Sept. 28, 2003) of its fiscal year dropped 4.8 percent, compared…

Roadking and Afton partner to grow 241 Pizza in W. Canada

October 30, 2003

BURLINGTON, Ontario and CALGARY, Alberta—Afton Food Group Ltd. and Roadking Travel Centres Inc. announced plans to expand through co-branding Afton's 241 Pizza…

North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show to offer unprecedented programming and exhibits

October 29, 2003

NAPICS show expected to draw 5,000 buyers to the heart of pizza country.

Pizza Inn chooses Gift Check Solutions

October 29, 2003

SALT LAKE CITY—Gift Check Solutions announced it has been selected by Pizza Inn to provide gift certificate services for the company's 440 restaurants.

CHEESE MARKET ANALYSIS: Expect a smoother cheese market roller coaster ride

October 28, 2003

The cheese market ups and downs of the past prove that the $1.60 block price is too high, says analyst Jerry Dryer.

Credit card thief caught via pizza delivery

October 28, 2003

SAN ANTONIO, Tex.—A credit card thief was arrested on Oct. 25, after a smart consumer called a pizza shop where he had just placed an order.

California Pizza Kitchen to revive 'ASAP' and enlarge restaurant bars

October 28, 2003

LOS ANGELES—Since dismissing CEO Fred Hipp three months ago, California Pizza Kitchen's cofounders and co-CEOs, Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, have been busy…

Domino's Pizza's ''Halloween Friday' sales could pass Super Bowl numbers

October 28, 2003

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Domino's Pizza believes sales this Friday-on Halloween-will top that of its typically highest sales day, Super Bowl Sunday.

New pizzas push Papa John's Oct. sales up 4.5%, but other struggles continue

October 28, 2003

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's International, Inc., which has fought to reverse a nearly two-year-long comparable-store sales slide, saw its October comp-store…

Zagat guide lauds two NY pizza legends

October 27, 2003

NEW YORK—The most recently published Zagat Dining Guide lauded two New York pizza legends for having the city's best pies.

Donatos Pizzeria switching to Wincor Nixdorf POS units

October 27, 2003

AUSTIN, Texas—Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizzeria has begun a systemwide conversion of its POS systems to Wincor Nixdorf units.

Rash of pizza delivery driver robberies concerns Cincinnati operators

October 26, 2003

CINCINNATI-A rash of delivery driver robberies has pizza operators across the Greater Cincinnati area concerned.

Locals oppose new Domino's Pizza store, say it would be one fast-food shop too many

October 26, 2003

EDINBURGH, Scotland-The opening of a Domino's Pizza store in the affluent Stockbridge neighborhood faced a recent setback when locals said the business would…

CPK Q3 comp-store sales rise 2%, but company posts $4.8 million loss

October 23, 2003

LOS ANGELES—California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. reported that third quarter same-store sales for the period, ended Sept. 28, were up 2 percent, and that revenue…

Papa John's pizza shop, college groups combine for fund-raiser

October 23, 2003

WASHINGTON, Pa.—Eleven Greek fraternities and sororities at Washington & Jefferson College have partnered with a local Papa John's store in a fund-raising…

Domino's Pizza revs up NASCAR spending as associate sponsor of Waltrip car

October 23, 2003

Domino's Pizza, which became the "Official Pizza of NASCAR" this year, has expanded its involvement on the popular racing circuit with a new partnership with…

Pizza delivery driver fifth of 10-most dangerous jobs

October 22, 2003

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- A new study published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows the job of pizza delivery driver is a dangerous one.

The Weight Debate

MUFSO debate over looming obesity lawsuits against foodservice companies draws huge crowd, strong words and interesting predictions.

Domino's Pizza reports flat U.S. sales for Q3 ''03

October 22, 2003

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Third quarter domestic same-store sales at Domino's Pizza were flat compared to the prior period in 2002.

COMMENTARY: Court count-- Food Industry 1, Shysters 0

October 21, 2003

The pizza industry is thrilled that McDonald's lawsuit was dismissed, but as Editor Steve Coomes points out, others are sure to follow if legislation isn't…