NYC pizzeria business rebounds slowly after attacks

March 28, 2002

Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers, business at pizzerias in lower Manhattan is off sharply. Meantime, operators help with relief…

On the Rise

March 28, 2002

Will self-rising crusts impact the pizza industry, or just the grocery?

Comac opens two Domino's corporate stores in Alberta

March 28, 2002

CALGARY -- Comac Food Group Inc. ("Comac") today announced the opening of its first two Corporate Domino's Pizza Stores in Calgary.The first store opened on…

Pizza Hut UK adds restaurant locator to Web site

March 28, 2002

LONDON -- Pizza Hut UK has partnered with Maporama to add a restaurant locator feature on its Web site.

Upcoming 'Taxi' is one movie delivery drivers shouldn't see

March 28, 2002

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Employee rewards are great motivators, but operators might think twice about giving delivery drivers tickets to the upcoming movie, "Taxi."

Elgin teen gets 16 years for pizzeria robberies

March 28, 2002

ELGIN, Ill. -- An Elgin teenager who robbed two DuPage County pizza restaurants at gunpoint last summer and engaged in a gunfight with one owner was sentenced…

Domino's delivers a pink slip to Arthur Andersen

March 28, 2002

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Domino's Pizza has fired Arthur Andersen as its independent auditor as of March 21.

Who's Who: Ken Calwell

March 27, 2002

Though life dealt Ken Calwell a near-fatal blow, he brings an indefatigably positive attitude to his post as executive vice president -- build the brand, at…

March sales flat at Pizza Hut, but still up for first quarter

March 27, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. reported March 28 that estimated sales at its Pizza Hut company stores in the U.S. during the four-week…

Fishing for Toppings

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

March 27, 2002

It's taken some time, but operators have learned that seafood toppings can net new customers.

Noble Roman's reports '01 loss despite revenue gains

March 27, 2002

INDIANAPOLIS -- On March 28, Noble Roman's, Inc., an Indianapolis-based franchisor of pizza-focused foodservice operations announced earnings for the year…

Doctor's Orders: "Tell me where the good pizza is in town."

March 26, 2002

Wondering why his town lacks great pizza, a doctor surmises that making the perfect pie likely isn't as easy as it looks.

Wolverine Pizza Huts reopen, Hawkins takes aim at upscale dining

March 26, 2002

DETROIT -- Wolverine Foods, owner of 118 Pizza Huts, was allowed to reopen eight Detroit-area stores that were closed by the Michigan Attorney General on March…

Extended reporting period shows strong numbers for Restaurant Brands

March 26, 2002

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Fast-food operator Restaurant Brands reported a $23.3 million (NZ) after-tax profit for the 15-month period begun in January 2001 and…

Help and hope for kids comes from gang member turned pizzeria operator

March 25, 2002

NEW YORK -- That Hector Torres owns a pizza shop is ordinary news in New York City. But a look into his past proves that life before pizza was anything but…

Large spike in cheese prices not expected, says USDA

March 25, 2002

CHICAGO -- The USDA said it predicts wholesale cheese prices will remain unsettled over the next two months, but according to its most recent dairy report…

Florida restaurateurs warned about complaint letter scam

March 25, 2002

TAMPA -- A letter-writing campaign by a mysterious patron complaining of bad service has Florida restaurateurs scratching their heads.

Sbarro to offer Galaxy soy-based cheese

March 25, 2002

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Galaxy Nutritional Foods, announced that 800-unit Sbarro has approved systemwide use of its low-fat, soy-based Veggie Mozzarella.

Papa Murphy's using Web for electronic sale of gift certificates

March 25, 2002

The corporate crew at Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake in Vancouver, Wash., can breathe a sigh of relief this holiday season.

Schnatter sells 800,000 shares of Papa John's

March 25, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- According to published reports, John Schnatter, chairman and chief executive of Papa John's International Inc., sold 800,000 shares of…