Q1 sales dip 1% at Pizza Hut

March 29, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Yum! Brands, parent of Pizza Hut, reported that first-quarter 2006 same-store sales dropped 1 percent at the chain's 1,760 corporate-owned…

Take-and-bake pizza indy celebrates 20 years

March 28, 2006

The Modesto Bee: Pizza makers Bob and Linda Wiggs were ahead of the curve when they opened up a take-and-bake pizza place 20 years ago. Gourmet toppings and…

Villa Pizza opens two university sites

March 28, 2006

MORRISTOWN, N.J.—Villa Enterprises recently opened new locations at two major universities, Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich., and Arizona…

Pizza price war sees $3.99 larges hit market

March 27, 2006

The Herald-Standard: Think the coal business is competitive in West Virginia? Try the pizza business. Pizzerias in Morgantown are offering deals on large…

DOJ settles ADA case with largest Pizza Hut franchisee

March 27, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Justice today announced a settlement agreement under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act with NPC…

Papa John's online ordering now available 24/7

March 27, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's customers who order online are now able to order 24 hours a day every day and as far as 21 days in advance.

RedBrick Pizza plans big expansion in Texas

March 26, 2006

Austin Business Journal: RedBrick Pizza believes it can open 40 units in and around Austin, Texas, within three years. The chain has 53 units built around its…

W.Va.-based Gino's Pizza turns 45

March 26, 2006

Huntington Herald-Dispatch: Nearly five decades ago, Kenny Grant set off to find the perfect pizza. When he found it, he offered to pay the pizzeria's owner…

Dolphin Equity to buy parent of Pizzeria Regina and Polcari's

March 26, 2006

BOSTON—Boston Restaurant Associates announced it has consummated a merger agreement with Dolphin Direct Equity Partners and Braidol Acquisition Corp.

Eatza Pizza unit posts strong sales in hurricane-battered Mississippi

March 23, 2006

LAUREL, Miss.—Six months ago Mark and Ashley Stapp of Laurel, Miss., relocated their family to Scottsdale, Ariz., in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. To make…

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Eatza Pizza poised to open 18 units in 2006

March 22, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Eatza Pizza said it plans to add at least 18 new buffet units throughout the United States in 2006.

Strategy chief steps down at Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

March 22, 2006

Nation's Restaurant News: Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza reported its chief strategic officer, Jeffrey Hill, has resigned for personal reasons.

CORRECTION: Domino's Pizza Aus. hires tech firm to speed Internet order rollout

March 21, 2006

BRISBANE, Australia—Domino's Pizza Australia New Zealand has hired JSA Digital to speed up the expansion of its online ordering program throughout its entire…

Fox's Pizza Den turns 35

March 21, 2006

PITTSBURGH—Fox's Pizza Den is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The company was founded by Jim Fox Sr., in 1971 and has grown to become a 265-unit, 100-percent…

Technomic study finds rising interest in restaurant gift cards

March 21, 2006

CHICAGO—Consumer use of restaurant gift cards is growing steadily, according to restaurant research firm, Technomic.

Little Caesars Pizza to announce new growth plans

March 20, 2006

Detroit Free Press: Little Caesars Pizza says the recession years are behind it and it's announcing an aggressive growth plan to add hundreds of sites to its…

Talking Points: Tim Pulido, new CEO at Shakey's Pizza

March 19, 2006

In February, former Pizza Hut exec Tim Pulido became CEO of Shakey's Pizza. His plan for effecting the once-great chain's revival centers on defining its…

Restaurant design experts to offer free advice at NRA Show

March 19, 2006

CHICAGO—Attendees of the 2006 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show needing design help can get it for free in the Ask the Design…

Pizza Pizza and Pepsi partner on 'flashing can' contest

March 19, 2006

TORONTO—Pizza Pizza and Pepsi-Cola Canada have paired up to promote their "Find the Flashing Can" contest.