Papa John's says no to pasta, sandwich rollouts

June 14, 2009

The Associated Press: John Schnatter, founder and chief executive of Papa John's International Inc., said the company is not going to launch the type of menu…

Domino's employee fights off gunman, is shot 4 times

June 14, 2009

FoxNews 44: Police in Troy, N.Y., say a Domino's pizzeria worker who was shot four times on the job appears to be in good spirits, despite it being the second…

Five takeaways from the first Pizza Executive Summit

Attendees shared tips and insights at the two-day Pizza Executive Summit that covered topics such as turnover and online ordering.

Mintel releases findings on trends in ice cream, coffeehouses and alcohol

June 11, 2009

CHICAGO -- Mintel has released new findings about three of the hottest food and drink markets: ice cream, coffeehouses and alcoholic beverages.   Flavor wars…

U.S. ad spend down 14.2% in Q1 2009

June 11, 2009

NEW YORK — Total measured advertising expenditures in the opening quarter of 2009 plunged 14.2 percent versus a year ago, to $30.18 billion, according to data…

Pizza Patron launches new Web site

June 11, 2009

DALLAS -- Latino pizza brand Pizza Patron has announced the launch of its newly overhauled Web site as a part of its efforts to develop a better online…

Mobile pizzeria operates by Twitter

A late-night pizza truck in Milwaukee uses Twitter to announce where it will be located.

Missouri driver named Domino's 'Pizza Delivery Expert of the Year'

June 11, 2009

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Delivery driver Wendell Miller was named the Domino's Pizza "U.S. Delivery Expert of the Year" at the company's Worldwide Rally, held in…

U.S. senators craft compromise national menu labeling bill

June 10, 2009

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate supporters of competing menu-labeling legislation have come up with a compromise bill that has the support of the National Restaurant…

California Pizza Kitchen intros new menu items

June 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES -- California Pizza Kitchen recently introduced five new menu items nationwide, the company has announced.   Offerings making their debut on…

Eagle Boys seeks to hire 1,000 workers

June 10, 2009

WEST END, Queensland, Australia -- Eagle Boys Pizza has launched a National Jobs Drive to fill more than 1,000 jobs now available at its stores across…

Extreme Pizza wins 'Inner City 100' award

June 10, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -- Extreme Pizza has won the Inner City Advisors (ICA) Inner City 100 Award, the company has announced. The award honors businesses that work to…

Domino's adds Fiery Hawaiian pizza to American Legends line

June 10, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Domino's Pizza has introduced its new Fiery Hawaiian pizza, the latest addition to its popular Domino's American Legends specialty line. …

Indy Chuck E. Cheese hit with another lawsuit

June 10, 2009

Indianapolis Star: A new lawsuit raises more allegations of racist treatment by Chuck E. Cheese's and a former manager at two of the pizza chain's Indianapolis…

Arsonist offered free pizza for life to torch competitor

June 10, 2009

Melbourne Herald Sun: A pizzeria owner in Clayton, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, promised a heroin addict free pizza for life to burn down a competitor's…

Y-Not Pizza to hold hospital fundraiser

June 9, 2009

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- On June 24, Y-Not Pizza will offer a large 14-inch cheese pizza for $9.99 with $5 of every sale going to benefit Children's Hospital of…

Paisano's signs with Franchise Consulting

June 9, 2009

FAIRFAX, Va. -- The five-unit Paisano's chain has signed with Franchise Consulting LLC in order to launch its franchising effort, the company has announced.

Former Papa John's president joins Miami Subs Pizza & Grill

June 9, 2009

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dan Holland, a former president of Papa John's, has joined Miami Subs Pizza & Grill as director of global franchising, the company…

Food critic slams the pizza cone

June 9, 2009

Examiner.com: A food blogger from Nashville, Tenn., offers a few unkind words about the pizza cone. Kornet Pizza and Pizza Corner are two chains offering their…

Pizza Hut launches in-store video network

June 9, 2009

BrandWeeek: Pizza Hut, which is considering rebranding itself as simply "The Hut," has launched an in-store digital video network designed to engage customers.