New products take center stage at Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo

August 28, 2006

The Mid Atlantic Region's largest hospitality show exhibits new products and services to improve the food and hospitality business.

U.S. comps up 4.4% at Papa John's Pizza

August 28, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's announced domestic system-wide comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 20 rose 4.4 percent (composed of a 4.…

Pizza Hut launches Sicilian Lasagna Pizza

August 27, 2006

DALLAS — Pizza Hut announced the launch of a Sicilian Lasagna Pizza. The rectangular pie has a seasoned crust, is topped with marinara, beef, mozzarella…

Papa John's brings back Sicilian Meats Pizza

August 27, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's is calling its Sicilian Meats pizza off the bench for a limited-time-only run through Oct. 15.   According to a news release…

NPC Intl. selling 89 Pizza Huts to Realty Income Corp.

August 27, 2006

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Realty Income Corporation (RIC) has entered into an agreement to acquire 89 Pizza Hut properties for $59 million from NPC International…

Godfather's Pizza picks SpeedLine for Enterprise POS

August 27, 2006

LYNDEN, Wash. — Godfather's Pizza announced it will install SpeedLine POS in all of its corporate units.   "SpeedLine has an excellent track record within the…

NPC to acquire 39 Pizza Hut corp. units

August 27, 2006

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, NPC International Inc., will purchase 39 corporate units from Pizza Hut Inc. for $29.5 million plus…

Papa Gino's renamed Papa Gino's Pizzeria

August 27, 2006

DEDHAM, Mass. — To better reflect its Italian roots, Papa Gino's is renaming itself Papa Gino's Pizzeria and adding a new look to its stores.   According to a…

Pizza Inn to outsource bulk of food distribution

August 27, 2006

THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn announced a significant change to its supply chain management that will reduce costs at its wholly owned distribution division…

Papa John's Pizza hires new international president

August 27, 2006

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International Inc. has appointed Robb Chase president over its international division.   According to a news release, Chase…

Canadian Domino's Pizza franchisee posts Q1 loss

August 24, 2006

CALGARY, Alberta — Canada's Pizza Delivery Corp. (CPDC), a 261-unit Domino's Pizza franchisee, posted a loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, but showed…

Simple Simon's Pizza donates 3,500 backpacks to schools

August 23, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — J&H Foods, parent company of 230-unit Simple Simon's Pizza and CheeZies Pizza, donated more than 3,500 backpacks in August to more than 4…

Quizno's veteran to develop 22 Marco's Pizza shops in Vegas

August 23, 2006

LAS VEGAS — Veteran Quizno's Sub franchisee Tim Billow has signed an area-development agreement to open 22 Marco's Pizza units here.   According to a news…

Tiny bubbles, big profits for pizzerias

Soda sales are as profitable as ever, but an ever-growing supply of new soft drinks is leading pizza operators to broaden their inventory beyond the fountain.

Domino's Pizza delivers 60K free brownies to NASCAR fans

August 22, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — To promote its new Brownie Squares dessert, Domino's Pizza gave away 60,000 of the sweet treats to NASCAR fans attending races at Michigan…

Intura Solutions inks agreement with Merchant Services Network

August 22, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — POS and management software supplier Intura Solutions LP announced the signing of a co-marketing agreement with Merchant Services Network…

Donatos Pizza opens new concept store in Indianapolis

August 22, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Donatos Pizza opened its newest Indianapolis location Aug. 22, a store design representing a completely new look for the company.   According…

Restaurateurs help Hurricane Katrina victims

August 22, 2006

WASHINGTON — On Aug. 29, the National Restaurant Association, the Food Network and American Express will hold "Share Our Strength's Restaurants for Relief 2,…

HM Electronics rolls out lightweight, wireless digital headset

August 21, 2006

POWAY, Calif. — HM Electronics Inc. (HME) has incorporated advanced technology and enhanced features into its new Odyssey IQ wireless headset. According to a…

Pizza Hut franchisees raise funds for murdered pizza driver

August 21, 2006

KSTP.com: A group of 80 Pizza Hut franchise stores is starting an online fundraiser for Toua Xiong, a pizza delivery driver shot to death on the job Aug. 6.