World Cup no big score for Domino's Pizza's U.K.

July 27, 2006

The Independent (United Kingdom): Domino's Pizza served up a 25 percent rise in second-quarter profits thanks to the World Cup and big advertising campaigns…

Pagliacci Pizza launches sustainability program

July 27, 2006

SEATTLE — Twenty-one unit Pagliacci Pizza is launching a progressive sustainability program that reflects a strong commitment to the environment, Pagliacci…

BJ's Restaurants tallies strong second quarter

July 27, 2006

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Pizza and craft-brew-centered BJ's Restaurants reported solid increases in sales and profits for the 13 weeks ended July 4, 2006.

Cops freeze franchisees' accounts after pot sold at pizzeria

July 26, 2006

WMCTV.com: When an employee of a Little Caesars franchise in Collierville, Tenn., was caught selling marijuana from the store, police not only arrested him…

Q2 comps flat at Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza

July 26, 2006

IRVING, Texas — Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza reported modest increases in comparable-store sales and revenue for the 12 weeks ended July 2.

ANALYSIS: Cheese market under federal investigation

Six U.S. senators, including Arlen Specter and Hillary Clinton, believe price manipulation is part of the game at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's cheese…

ANALYSIS: Cheese market under federal investigation

Six U.S. senators believe price manipulation is part of the game at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's cheese trading pit, and they're asking for a GAO…

Peter Piper Pizza wants 10 stores in Dallas-Ft. Worth

July 25, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Peter Piper Pizza has selected the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, metroplex as a growth market for as many as 10 new restaurants to be opened…

Sales rise at Canadian Domino's Pizza group in fiscal '06

July 25, 2006

CALGARY, Alberta — Canada's Pizza Delivery Corp., a franchisee of 258 Domino's Pizza units, reported increased sales and reduced losses for fiscal 2006, ended…

Domino's Pizza UK & IRL posts strong half-year

July 25, 2006

LONDON — Domino's Pizza UK & IRL turned in strong results for the first half of 2006.

California Pizza Kitchen ASAP serving breakfast

July 25, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen announced the July 25 opening of a CPK/ASAP casual restaurant serving breakfast.

Luca's Pizza on Malaysian expansion spree

July 24, 2006

Business Times (Malaysia): Luca's Pizza is on an expansion spree throughout Malaysia and plans to open 15 new outlets over the next two years. The first unit…

Loop Pizza Grill shows School is Cool

July 24, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As part of The Loop Pizza Grill's School is Cool program, students here can receive a welcome back certificate from their teachers that…

Papa John's Pizza buys 43 Arizona franchised units

July 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's purchased 43 franchised units located in and around the Phoenix and Flagstaff, Ariz., markets from two related franchise groups.

Room to improve in 2006 at Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza

Officials at Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza say the slowing economy and high gas prices aren't the only reasons their sales softened in the first half of 2006.

Pizza acrobat tosses in national spotlight

July 23, 2006

The Lancaster News: Acrobatic pizza tossing was once a hobby for Pizza Works owner Siler Chapman. But as a member of the World Pizza Champions team, Chapman…

Late pizza staffers told to work for free

July 23, 2006

The Sunday Mail: The manager of a Domino's Pizza outlet in Perth allegedly told employees they would have to work five extra minutes without pay for every…

Pizza Nova expanding to Québec

July 23, 2006

TORONTO — Pizza Nova said it plans to open its first Québec unit in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Papa Gino's promotes McManama to SVP, brand development

July 23, 2006

DEDHAM, Mass. — Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches has promoted Michael McManama to senior vice president of brand development. According to a news…

Pizza Nova expanding to Québec

July 23, 2006

TORONTO — Pizza Nova said it plans to open its first Québec unit in the fourth quarter of 2006.