Pizza Patron ops get death threats for accepting pesos

January 11, 2007

Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Pizza Patron store operators are receiving death threats and hate mail after offering to accept Mexican pesos. According to the…

'Bogus delivery' ends in pizza driver stabbing

January 11, 2007

Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise: Assailants stabbed a pizza delivery driver who attempted to make a delivery in Cleghorn, Mass., on the night of Jan. 10.

zpizza signs multiunit franchise deal for N.W. California

January 11, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — zpizza said it signed a multiunit franchise agreement with Linda Su to open three zpizza stores in northwest California. According to…

CiCi's Pizza chosen tops for value in R&I survey

January 11, 2007

COPPELL, Texas — CiCi's Pizza announced it placed first among national pizza chains in the minds of consumers for value, according to Restaurants and…

International Restaurant & Foodservice Show to debut new programs

January 11, 2007

NORWALK , Conn. — The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is slated for March 4-6 in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits…

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ACON purchase to fuel Peter Piper Pizza expansion

January 10, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — ACON Investments' recent acquisition of the Peter Piper Pizza chain will accelerate the 132-unit company's expansion plans.   According to…

Redberry Resto buys 16 Pizza Huts from Yum! Brands

January 10, 2007

MONTREAL — Redberry Resto Brands Inc., announced its purchase of 16 Pizza Hut restaurants in Ontario, its second major acquisition from Pizza Hut parent, Yum!

House approves 40% minimum wage hike

January 10, 2007

MarketWatch:  House Democrats on Wednesday won passage of legislation that would boost the nation's minimum wage level from $5.15 an hour, where it's stood…

Intura Solutions partners with CMQ in Mexico

January 9, 2007

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions, a leading supplier of POS and business management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery restaurant…

2006 comps rocket 9.7% at Domino's Pizza UK & IRL

January 9, 2007

LONDON — Domino's Pizza UK & IRL announced comparable-store sales gains of 9.7 percent for the 52 weeks ended Dec. 31, 2006. The group hurdled plus- 7.…

Q4 comps still strong at Papa John's Pizza

January 9, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After three strong quarters in 2006, Papa John's International said its positive comparable-store sales momentum stalled in the 13 weeks…

Fox hosts call pesos-for-pizza trade 'unpatriotic'

January 9, 2007

NewsHounds.us: "Fox and Friends" hosts criticized Antonio Swad, founder and owner of Pizza Patron, for a new policy in which his stores accept pesos in payment…

Comps leap 6.9% in Q4 at California Pizza Kitchen

January 9, 2007

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen said comparable-store sales rose 6.9 percent for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006. In 2005, comps rose 5.3 percent…

ACON Investments acquires Peter Piper Pizza chain

January 8, 2007

WASHINGTON D.C. — ACON Investments has acquired Peter Piper Inc., a dine-in pizza and entertainment restaurant chain that owns, operates and franchises 13…

Papa John's Pizza launches 'Fling It & Wing It' campaign

January 8, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's Pizza is inviting armchair quarterbacks across America to test their throwing arms for a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl…

Vocelli Pizza rolls One, Two, Free promo

January 8, 2007

PITTSBURGH — Vocelli Pizza launched a chain-wide One, Two, Free promotion.   According to a news release, the offer includes one "grande" pizza with two…

Gourmet all the way for Stone Hearth Pizza

January 7, 2007

MSNBC.com: As Stone Hearth Pizza prepares to open its third Massachusetts unit, founders of the gourmet pizza chain envision 20 stores in the Boston area. The…

Pizza Patrón taking pesos for pies

January 7, 2007

DALLAS — Pizza Patron is accepting Mexican pesos along with U.S. currency at each of its 59 locations nationwide.   According to a news release, the program is…

Pizza Hut fires at Domino's Pizza, Papa John's with new ads

January 7, 2007

The Courier-Journal: Pizza Hut's taking off the gloves with a new ad campaign that makes direct comparisons of its pan pizza to Domino's and Papa John's…