Mitchell promoted to VP of domestic ops at Papa John's Pizza

February 14, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International promoted Bill Mitchell to the position of senior vice president of domestic operations. He most recently served as…

Giordano's, Me 'n Ed's top pizza category in Quick-Track survey

February 14, 2007

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Extensive research conducted by Sandelman & Associates ranked Giordano's Pizza and Me 'n Ed's Pizza tops in annual Quick-Track…

Minimum wage, maximum impact

With the Senate passing its own version of a bill to increase minimum wage, where the issue will land is anybody's guess.

Pizza operators take slice of Internet pie

February 14, 2007

With Internet transactions exceeding $84 billion, pizza operators look to online ordering for sales boost.

$4,200 Valentine's pizza includes gold, caviar and lobster

February 13, 2007

TheWest.com: A Scottish chef has flown to Rome to create the world's most expensive pizza for a Valentine's Day meal valued at $4,200. The pizza's toppings…

Pizza Shuttle to receive '07 top indy op award at NAPICS

February 13, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — PizzaMarketplace.com will present Pizza Shuttle its Independent Operator of the Year Award for 2007, Feb. 25 at the North America Pizza…

Donatos Pizza awards ad account to Ten United

February 12, 2007

PITTSBURGH — Ten United announced it will serve as agency of record for Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizza.   According to a news release, the value of the…

NPC to acquire 59 Pizza Huts

February 12, 2007

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest franchise group, signed an asset purchase agreement for 59 Pizza Hut units owned by Pizza Hut of…

NRA issues statement on small business tax package

February 12, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement on the House of Representative's small business tax package. On Monday, the House…

Pizzeria donates funds from healthful pizza sales to heart association

February 11, 2007

BOCA RATON, Fla. — During February, Steve's Wood Fired Pizza will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its heart-shaped vegetarian pizza to the…

Police shoot, kill pizza delivery robbery suspect

February 11, 2007

Chicago Sun-Times: A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot by police on Chicago's South Side late Feb. 10 after he allegedly tried to rob an undercover detective…

Arizona wage hike cuts teenage employment

February 11, 2007

The Arizona Republic: An Arizona minimum-wage law that went into effect in January has subsequently impacted the state's teenage workforce. Some employers…

Boston Pizza to implement SpeedLine POS software

February 11, 2007

LYNDEN, Wash. — Boston Pizza is updating its Edmonton, Alberta call center with new software from pizza point-of-sale provider SpeedLine Solutions Inc.   The…

Yum Q4 earnings up slightly

February 11, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Net income for Yum Brands Inc., which operates the Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's, KFC, Taco Bell and A&W Restaurants brands, rose to…

Shop'n Chek intros new customer-service management tool

February 8, 2007

NORCROSS, Ga. — Full-service customer experience measurement company Shop'n Chek Inc. announced Feb. 8 the launch of its Triggered Training, a new frontline…

Philadelphia to ban trans fats

February 8, 2007

Crain's: The Philadelphia City Council unanimously approved a bill Thursday giving restaurants until Sept. 1 to switch to trans-fat-free cooking oil. New York…

NAPICS Gelato Workshop: a cool way to heat up sales

February 8, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you want to get your hands on a cold treat that will set your dessert sales on fire, you don't want to miss the Gelato Workshop, to be…

All-natural and organic Pizza Fusion opening new unit

February 8, 2007

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Pizza Fusion, an all-natural and organic pizzeria, announced the March 24 opening of a new store in Fort Lauderdale.   "This is not…

Domino's Pizza intros Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza

February 8, 2007

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza announced the rollout of a new Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza.   According to a news release, the new pie uses a light, flaky and…

Domino's Pizza to restructure debt via Dutch auction

February 7, 2007

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In a move to restructure its debt, Domino's Pizza announced it is switching to asset-backed securities and conducting a modified Dutch…