International School of Pizza registering for 2009

January 11, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -- The International School of Pizza has unveiled a new Web site. Aspiring pizza chefs can find information about the school and register for…

Pizza Hut menu transitions to all-natural ingredients

January 11, 2009

DALLAS -- Pizza Hut is launching the first stage in a menu-wide transition to pizzas made entirely from natural ingredients, available nationally beginning…

Papa John's opens first Malaysia outlet

January 11, 2009

The Sun (Malaysia): Papa John's has opened its first Malaysian outlet in the city of Kuala Lumpur. Franchisee Berjaya Pizza Co. Sdn Bhd has been granted the…

Commodities update - Week of Jan. 12, 2009

January 11, 2009

CHICAGO -- Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange extended their slide, averaging slightly above $1.07 per pound for the trading week ended…

Domino's says 9 franchisees filed for bankruptcy protection

January 11, 2009

Reuters: Nine Domino's Pizza Inc. franchisees have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the past 14 months, according to chief executive David…

Pa. pizzeria operators to attend inauguration

January 8, 2009

Pocono Record: Last January, Hamilton Township, Pa., pizzeria co-owner Rukie Paputchi sat in jail facing deportation to her native Bulgaria. Now, she and her…

Another Chuck E. Cheese marred by brawls

January 8, 2009

MSNBC: Five women and a minor were arrested last weekend after they were involved in a fight at a Dauphin County, Pa., Chuck E. Cheese. The incident marks the…

NY, Mass. propose menu labeling, target obesity

January 8, 2009

Health concerns continue to be a priority for lawmakers and governmental leaders in 2009.   AHN reports that New York Gov. David Paterson, in his first State…

Burke intros all-beef sliced Italian-style links

January 8, 2009

NEVADA, Iowa -- Burke Corp., a producer of fully cooked meat products, has announced the launch of its new fully cooked All Beef Bias-Sliced Italian-Style…

Fox's Pizza Den partners with Make-A-Wish

Scott Anthony, owner of Fox's Pizza Den in Punxsutawney, Pa., talks about his partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Di Fara Pizza

Di Fara Pizza, located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, is often recognized as one of the best pizzerias in New York. Owner Domenico De Marco has been…

Pizza Patrón issues 'Pizza Pesos'

January 7, 2009

DALLAS -- Latino pizza brand Pizza Patròn has begun distribution of its new Pizza Peso in Dallas/Ft Worth, home of the concept. The Pizza Peso is a $1 coupon…

Pa. pizzeria fined for deer butchering

January 7, 2009

Allentown Morning Call: The owner of Stromboli Pizza in Allentown, Pa., will have to pay a $50 fine for having a deer butchered on the premises. John Okumus…

Pizza Inn opens new delivery/carryout location

January 7, 2009

THE COLONY, Texas -- Pizza Inn Inc. has announced the opening of a new delivery/carry-out restaurant in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The new unit is owned and operated…

Papa John's preps for playoffs

January 7, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's estimates it will sell more than 3 million pizzas during the remaining pro football playoff games, enough to cover more than 5…

Coalition launches nutrition campaign

January 7, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Coalition for Responsible Nutrition Information has launched a campaign to pass national legislation that will provide consumers across…

The top pizza stories of 2008

Cost concerns topped the list of issues facing operators last year.

Vapiano receives capital for expansion, hires new CEO

January 6, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fresh casual restaurant and lounge Vapiano has received funding from three European banks for a total of 45 million Euro (U.S. $62.…

California Pizza Kitchen to present at investor conference

January 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES -- California Pizza Kitchen Inc. will be presenting at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference in Dana Point, Calif., on Jan. 15 at 10:20 a.m.

Domino's to give away 1,000 Oven Baked Sandwiches

January 6, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- To recognize its victory over Subway in a national taste test, Domino's Pizza will be giving away free Oven Baked Sandwiches to the first…