Pizza Express could go public again

February 13, 2005

The Scotsman: Reports of out of London claim that the owners of Pizza Express are considering a public offering for their chain — less than two years after it…

''Slice of Heaven' book rates Pizzeria Bianco tops in U.S.

February 13, 2005

The Arizona Republic: If Ed Levine could have just one pizza before dying, it would be one from Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix.

Flawless delivery

February 10, 2005

Pi Star Communications wants to revolutionize pizza delivery with its satellite- and computer-aided dispatch and navigational system.

2Q profits down at beleaguered Pizza Inn

February 9, 2005

THE COLONY, Texas — Financial, sales and legal woes continue at 400-plus-unit Pizza Inn.

Pizza Meter wins bankruptcy protection

February 9, 2005

Haaretz Israel: Court Judge Varda Alshech approved a request made by owners of Pizza Meter for protection from creditors.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream taps Thiess, former Papa John's exec.

February 9, 2005

BETTENDORF, Iowa — Happy Joe's Franchising Inc. the franchising arm of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, Inc. has named Bob Thiess to the newly created…

Cheese market dips 22 cents for the week

February 8, 2005

February ushered in a break for pizza operators as block cheese prices fell more than 22 cents during Jan. 31-Feb. 4 trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Buonamici Intl. adds 2 pizza-focused distributor partners

February 8, 2005

RICHMOND, Va. — Buonamici International announced the addition of Cremosa Food Company, and Savona Foods, Inc., to its distributor network of pizza, Italian…

Domino's Pizza Canada organizing tsunami relief efforts

February 8, 2005

TORONTO — Domino's Pizza Team Canada is launching its own tsunami fundraising relief program called Domino's Valentine for South Asia.

Aroma Cafe moves to manage Pizza Meter

February 8, 2005

Haaretz Israel: Pizza Meter, which is seeking bankruptcy protection from creditors, asked the Tel Aviv District Court on Feb. 8 to transfer management of the…

Delivery no longer free for Big 3 in Hawaii

February 8, 2005

United Press International: The world's top three pizza chains are charging for delivery in Hawaii.

Domino's Pizza searching for amoré on Valentine's Day

February 8, 2005

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — This Valentine's Day, Domino's Pizza is looking for couples who proposed marriage over pizza and a movie.

All mail revue

February 7, 2005

Be it snail mail or e-mail, pizza operators — like no other retailers — have incredible and varied opportunities to market directly to their customers.

Domino's Pizza Australia buys NZ Pizza Haven, Aussie acquisition possible

February 6, 2005

Domino's Pizza Australia is acquiring all 35 Pizza Haven units in New Zealand.

ANALYSIS: Meet the new boss. Different from the old boss.

February 6, 2005

Nigel Travis knows the challenge of succeeding John Schnatter as the CEO of Papa John's is a tall one. But he believes his experience with Blockbuster and…

Hot Stuff Pizza rebrands as Hot Stuff Foods

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

February 6, 2005

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Orion Food Systems, parent of Hot Stuff Pizza, is changing the name of the brand to Hot Stuff Foods.

Pizza Meter franchisees consider buyout of troubled chain

February 6, 2005

Haaretz International: Holders of Pizza Meter franchises may buy out the pizza chain, which filed for court protection from its creditors on Feb. 3.

Singapore operator switches from Shakey's to Domino's Pizza

February 6, 2005

The Edge Daily: Former KFC Holdings executive director Datuk George Ting Yew Tong has emerged as a major shareholder of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based Dommal…

Pizza Haven franchisees offered 'Hell' of a deal

February 6, 2005

Stuff.co: Owners of New Zealand-based Hell Pizza are wooing franchisees of rival Pizza Haven after the Australian-owned chain was bought by Domino's Pizza…

Judge denies Pizza Meter bankruptcy petition

February 3, 2005