Peter Piper Pizza appoints two vice presidents

September 27, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Peter Piper Pizza has appointed Michael Brown as vice president of information systems, and Greg Palmer as vice president of human…

U.S. pizza chain survey helps franchise seekers

September 27, 2006

DUBLIN — Research and Markets has announced the release of its Franchised Pizza Chain Restaurants Survey 2006.   According to a news release, this is the…

Restaurant operators need young workforce, experts say

At the Mid-Atlantic Expo, the NRA Chairman and the Restaurant Doctor say it's time to pass on the responsibility to your crew.

Pizza competition featured in Winkerbean comic strip

September 26, 2006

MEDINA, Ohio — The storyline in the current Funky Winkerbean comic strip, written and drawn by Tom Batiuk, features a character's adventures as a competitor…

California Pizza Kitchen opens first Japan location

September 26, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen opened its first location in Japan Sept. 26.   According to a news release, the 3,500-square-foot mall unit, located…

Pizza Inn warns of $7 million loss in fiscal 2006

September 26, 2006

THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn warned in a regulatory filing that results for fiscal 2006, ended June 25, will be down significantly compared to 2005. …

Pizza Inn settles with Parker, former CEO, for $2.8 million

September 25, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ronald Parker, former chief executive of Pizza Inn, will receive $2.8 million as part of a settlement with the chain he led for two…

NLRB sides with pizza drivers union

The National Labor Relations Board has determined a Domino's Pizza franchisee and the American Union of Pizza Delivery Drivers will discuss their differences…

35 pizzerias sign on for 18-state kids' pizza-making contest

September 24, 2006

LAFAYETTE, Calif. — Thirty-five independent pizzerias from 18 states signed up to host the first national kids pizza-making contest, sponsored by Lindsay…

Strange news: Copper caper ruins opening day at DoubleDave's Pizzaworks

September 21, 2006

Waco Tribune: The operator of a DoubleDave's Pizzaworks had to say, "No way," on the opening day buffet when he learned thieves had stolen the copper wiring…

Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza, DreamWorks partner to promo Over The Hedge

September 21, 2006

IRVING, Texas — Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza and DreamWorks Animation SKG have teamed up to promote the Oct. 17 DVD release of DreamWorks' animated hit Over The…

Boston's The Gourmet Pizza plans for 14 So. Cal. restaurants

September 21, 2006

DALLAS — Boston's The Gourmet Pizza announced plans to open 14 new restaurants in Southern California by the end of 2007.   According to a news release, the…

JD Events to buy The Self-Service and Kiosk Show

September 21, 2006

TRUMBULL, CT — NetWorld Alliance LLC, and JD Events LLC have announced that JD Events will acquire the trade show assets of NetWorld Alliance. The acquisition…

WingStreet introduces new flavors

September 21, 2006

DALLAS — WingStreet, the world's largest dedicated delivery wing chain and a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc., introduced a new Buffalo  sauce in three heat…

NZ Burger King ops to buy Hell Pizza

September 20, 2006

Stuff: Burger King operators in New Zealand are planning to buy Hell Pizza for as much as NZ $15 million (U.S. $9.93 million). Glenn Corbett, general manager…

Boston's The Gourmet Pizza intros seven new pizzas

September 20, 2006

DALLAS — Boston's The Gourmet Pizza is celebrating National Pizza Month (in October) by rolling out seven new pizzas. According to a news release, the pizzas…

Stilwell resigns as CEO of Eatza Pizza

September 20, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ron Stilwell, president and chief executive officer of Eatza Pizza, announced he is resigning from the 28-unit chain. According to a news…

Round Table Pizza names Scott CMO

September 20, 2006

CONCORD, Calif. — Round Table Pizza has named Renae Scott its new chief marketing officer.   According to a news release, Scott served most recently as vice…

Call center, profit center

Improving technology and solid ROI are making call centers a more attractive investment for pizza companies.

Mushrooms won't stay dirt cheap for long

September 19, 2006

The Produce News: An overabundance of mushrooms in America is forcing prices downward and pushing some mushroom farmers out of the business. That attrition…