Sbarro may not survive 2009, 'Yahoo Finance' says

February 11, 2009

Slice: Sbarro is one of 15 companies that may not survive 2009, according to Yahoo Finance. Many of this chain's 1,100 storefronts are in malls, where traffic…

NEXTEP's online ordering delivers $1 million to Cottage Inn

February 11, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Cottage Inn Gourmet Pizza has reported more than $1 million in sales in less than one year using NEXTEP's online ordering system.  …

Pizza Fusion re-raises more than $18,000 after funds stolen

Arizona restaurant was burglarized after fundraiser for family of boys killed by drunk driver.

Pizza Patrón comps up in January

February 11, 2009

DALLAS -- Latino pizza brand Pizza Patrón has announced that systemwide comparable sales for the company increased 7.9 percent in January. The increase…

NAFEM, FS/TEC highlight cost-effective restaurant solutions

February 11, 2009

Although exhibitors initially wondered how the economy would affect attendance at the 2nd annual co-located North American Association of Food Equipment…

Soldiers in Iraq create a virtual Farrelli's

February 10, 2009

DU PONT, Wash. -- When the soldiers from Ft. Lewis military base in Washington State were deployed to Iraq, they soon realized that one of the things they…

Pizza-eating contest winner graduates to owner

February 10, 2009

The San Jose Mercury News: Bear Silber got his start in the pizza business by devouring a 20-inch, five-pound pie in just 38 minutes. Today, he is part owner…

UK Domino's outlet infuriates locals with pork ban

February 10, 2009

The Telegraph: A Domino's Pizza outlet in Britain has infuriated locals after becoming the first in the country to take pork off the menu and offer only halal…

Pizza Inn reports Q2 earnings

February 10, 2009

THE COLONY, Texas -- Comparable domestic buffet restaurant sales at Pizza Inn restaurants decreased 3.3 percent for the second quarter ended Dec. 28, the…

Pizza Pizza shows how to celebrate Family Day on a budget

February 10, 2009

TORONTO -- To assist families in spending more quality time together this Family Day, Canadian pizza chain Pizza Pizza has partnered with leading financial…

Hungry Howie's unveils new ways to enjoy pizza

February 9, 2009

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. -- Hungry Howie's Pizza has unveiled "Your Pizza, Your Way" and "Pizza and a Movie" to provide its customers a way to satisfy everyone…

CiCi's adds customized Experian real estate tool

February 9, 2009

COPPELL, Texas -- CiCi's Pizza has contracted with Experian Inc., to help the company in the real estate process through the development of models to evaluate…

Marco's appoints VP of operations

February 9, 2009

TOLEDO, Ohio --  Marco's Pizza has announced the promotion of Jim Strachan to vice president of operations from director of franchise operations.   Strachan…

NAPICS 2009 to serve up operator tips

North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show to offer info on staying profitable in tough times.

Pizzeria pistol-whipper may be mob informant

February 8, 2009

Daytona Beach News-Journal (via Slice): Goomba's Pizzeria owner Joseph Milano, accused of pistol-whipping a customer who complained about a calzone he had…

Pizza proves irresistible

February 8, 2009

Leader-Telegram (Eau Claire, Wis.): A Wisconsin woman received a police citation after she and another woman entered a delivery driver's parked car and ate…

Cheese tops the list of aphrodisiac toppings at Pizza Pizza

February 8, 2009

TORONTO -- In preparation for Valentine's Day, Canadian pizza chain Pizza Pizza has stocked up on various toppings believed to be natural aphrodisiacs. For the…

Domino's appoints 'Secretary of Taste'

February 8, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Domino's Pizza is introducing the Secretary of Taste, a fictional character that will first appear today in national advertising touting…

Boston Pizza franchise sales up 11 percent for 2008

February 8, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Same-store sales at Boston Pizza International Inc. grew 0.1 percent for the company's fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 and 0.…

Commodities update - Week of Feb. 9, 2009

February 8, 2009

CHICAGO -- Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange remained fairly flat last week, averaging slightly higher than $1.15 per pound for the…