3Q sales down, profits up at Domino's Pizza

October 11, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domestic same-store sales at Domino's Pizza fell 3.1 percent for the third quarter ended Sept. 10, 2006. According to a regulatory filing…

Pizza powerhouses face tough tests

Sales declines at Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza demonstrate the challenge of staying on top. PizzaMarketplace takes a look at their numbers and others', too.

Bermuda pizza operator facing sanctions for immigrant delivery drivers

October 10, 2006

The Royal Gazette: A Bermuda pizza chain operator was warned he has violated the country's strict immigration rules by using foreign delivery drivers. …

Pizza Patrón rolls out Fiesta Wings

October 10, 2006

DALLAS — Pizza Patrón announced the addition of Fiesta Wings to its menu.   According to a news release, the oven-roasted bone-in wings are available in three…

3Q comps at California Pizza Kitchen rise 5.6%

October 10, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen reported comparable-store sales for its third quarter ended, Oct. 1, 2006, rose 5.6 percent versus 7.1 percent a year…

Losses mount as Pizza Inn continues to rebuild

October 10, 2006

THE COLONY, Texas — Losses continue to add up at Pizza Inn, a chain struggling to return to its profitable past.   According to a regulatory filing, the…

Report criticizes Pizza Hut N.Z. credit card handling

October 9, 2006

Stuff: A consumer watchdog group in New Zealand has warned Pizza Hut patrons not to use credit cards when ordering delivery pizzas because it says the company…

World Pizza Champions star in Food Network special

October 9, 2006

CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. — The World Pizza Champions will star in their own Food Network Special, Challenge: Pizza Champions.   According to a news release, the…

Pizza Express owner sold to Cinven in $1.6 billion deal

October 9, 2006

The Scotsman: Private equity group Cinven has agreed to buy Pizza Express owner Gondola Holdings in a cash-and-debt deal worth about £900 million (U.S. $1.6…

Uno Web site pegs pizza personality

October 9, 2006

BOSTON — Uno Chicago Grill's Web site has a new function designed to help pizza lovers to find their true "Pizza-nality" and their perfect pizza "sign." …

TV ads now affordable for pizzerias

With Web-based advertising like Spot Runner, TV advertising now could be affordable for even small pizza companies.

Pizza Shop raises thousands for family of slain officer

October 8, 2006

NewsNet5.com: The owners of Georgio's Pizza Shop in Cleveland held a fundraiser that collected more than $7,000 for the family of a police officer killed in…

Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza donates $1 million to education programs

October 8, 2006

IRVING, Texas — CEC Entertainment Inc., parent of Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza, has contributed a total of $1 million to elementary schools across the country as…

Fifth Pizza & Prevention drive raises $13k for Pa. firefighters

October 8, 2006

The Punxsutawney Spirit: A Fox's Pizza Den franchise in Punxsutawney, Pa., hosted a fundraiser for its local firefighters for the fifth straight year.

CiCi's Pizza launches first national media campaign

October 4, 2006

COPPELL, Texas — CiCi's Pizza has launched its first national advertising campaign introducing the buffet chain's brand identity and consumer benefits to the…

Papa John's Pizza intros Web ordering in Spanish

October 4, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's Pizza has added Spanish text to its online ordering site (papajohns.com) to better serve Hispanic consumers.   According to a…

Is a pizza franchise right for you?

If you want to succeed in the pizza business, a proven franchise system could prove a good bet.

Pizza customers want greater credit card security

October 3, 2006

Consumer.org.nz: When a Christchurch, N.Z., woman ordered a Pizza Hut meal in August, the receipt she received included her name, address, phone number, full…

Pizza customers want greater credit card security

October 3, 2006

Consumer.org.nz: When a Christchurch, N.Z., woman ordered a Pizza Hut meal in August, the receipt she received included her name, address, phone number, full…

Comps for Sept. and Q3 up 4 percent at Papa John's Pizza

October 3, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's Pizza said domestic system-wide comparable-store sales for the five weeks ended Sept. 24, 2006, increased 4.6 percent (composed…