Number of cheese promos rise as prices fall

June 10, 2002

LYNDEN, Wis. -- With block prices ($1.14 as of June 11) at their lowest since Feb 6, 2001, restaurant chains and supermarkets are "cheesing" the moment by…

Domino's restructures responsibilities at market offices, eliminates 38 jobs

June 9, 2002

The leadership at Domino's Pizza says wide-ranging changes made to its field management troops will make the company more competitive.

Sinkhole swallows pizza delivery driver's car

June 9, 2002

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Pizza delivery driver David Miller found himself and his automobile in a 'hole' lot of trouble on June 7.

Pizza Express may pay back millions to shareholders

June 9, 2002

LONDON -- According to Business, Pizza Express PLC may return as much as £66 million (U.S. $96.3 million) in surplus capital to its shareholders in order to…

CPK to broaden non-pizza offerings

June 9, 2002

LOS ANGELES -- In hopes of increasing dinner traffic, California Pizza Kitchen is expanding its non-pizza entree selections. CEO Fred Hipp said during a June …

Employees stay for the intangibles, not just a check

June 6, 2002

If you want your employees to stay for the long term, reward them with intangibles before a raise.

Customer in hospital after pizza shop dispute

June 6, 2002

AKRON, Ohio -- A Castle Pizza Shop customer who complained about a grease stain on his shorts wound up hospitalized after a confrontation with the store's…

NYC's large firms 'adopt' small businesses hurt by WTC tragedy

June 6, 2002

NEW YORK -- Pizzeria owner Pasquale Di Tillio used to sell 100 pizzas a day, but since the terrorist attacks of last September, his shop, located close to…

Malaysian Domino's stores launch new pizzas, meal deals

June 5, 2002

KUALA LUMPUR -- Eager to drive double-digit sales growth this year, Dommal Food Services Sdn Bhd, which operates 20 Domino's Pizza stores in Malaysia, has…

Dairy experts say cheese prices will remain low for now

June 5, 2002

MADISON, Wis. -- According to Cheese Market News, soft demand and strong production will keep cheese prices low for the foreseeable future.

Who's Who: Ingrid Kosar

June 4, 2002

Ingrid Kosar has the food delivery business in the bag.

Credit receipts stolen from six La. Domino's stores

June 4, 2002

SLIDELL, La. -- Credit card receipts were stolen from six Domino's Pizza outlets in St. Tammany Parish, prompting local officials to warn customers to monitor…

May domestic comp sales drop 1.8% at Papa John's

June 4, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) announced domestic systemwide comparable sales for the four weeks ended May 26, decreased 1.…

Malaysian firm completes acquisition of Singapore Pizza Huts, KFCs

June 4, 2002

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- KFC Holdings (M) Bhd (KFCH) has completed the acquisition of Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte., Ltd. and Pizza Hut Singapore…

Paradise Tomato, Leprino named Domino's suppliers of the year

June 3, 2002

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Domino's Pizza Distribution named sauce maker Paradise Tomato Kitchens and cheese maker Leprino Foods the company's Pizza Suppliers of the…

Topping Good Taste

When it comes to toppings, the heavy favorites are always the meats. But with a lot of help from California cuisine and other fusion foods, nearly all else is…

A Shadow Over Shakey's

For years the corporate owners of Shakey's Pizza promised to revitalize the historic brand, but its franchisees no longer believe them.

Inno-Pac official disputes Shakey's franchisees' claims in Singapore press

June 2, 2002

A report in Singapore's Business Times about Inno-Pacific Holdings, Shakey's Pizza's parent company, drew sharp criticism from an Inno-Pacific official. His…

Questionable accounting has franchisees pondering action against Shakey's, Inc.

June 2, 2002

LOS ANGELES -- Concerned that Shakey's, Inc., has misappropriated funds collected through product purchase rebates, board members of the Shakey's Franchised…

Afton signs merger documents with Pizza Delight, reports Q1 results

June 2, 2002

BURLINGTON, Ontario -- Afton Food Group Ltd. and Pizza Delight Corporation announced on May 31 the signing of its agreement to merge the two Canadian companies.