Danger Zone

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

March 25, 2002

Regular training helps delivery drivers avoid becoming another crime statistic.

Web Site Unseen?

March 25, 2002

Web sites, however pizzeria operators use them, are recognized as more helpful than ever to customers.

Frozen pizza war heats up grocers' coolers

March 25, 2002

Want proof that the cold war is still on? Just glance at your grocer's freezer case.

Investors offered a larger slice of Domino's Pizza India

March 25, 2002

NEW DELHI -- Domino's Pizza is selling a 3 percent stake in its Indian arm to existing foreign investors for about $1 million.

Pizza Inn gets new north Dallas digs

March 25, 2002

DALLAS -- Pizza Inn has completed the relocation of its corporate office, distribution center, training facilities and test kitchen.

Safe Inside the Box

March 25, 2002

Amid the growing number of anthrax deaths, could tamper-proof pizza boxes reduce concerns about food contamination?

Pizza ingredient conquers powerful bacteria

March 25, 2002

Could a slice of pizza a day help keep the doctor away? If recent and promising research on the bacteria-fighting properties of oregano is any indicator, it…

Sbarro struggles in wake of 9-11 attacks

March 25, 2002

Papa John's expects to reach 3,000 stores by January '02

March 25, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- John Schnatter, president, CEO and founder of Papa John's International, predicts his company will reach the 3,000-store mark by the end of…

Closures, $4M charge hurt Bertucci's

March 25, 2002

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bertucci's Corp. took a $4.2 million charge to earnings in the quarter ended Oct. 3, resulting from restaurant closures.

Domino's sets up ''base' for European initiatives

March 25, 2002

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Domino's Pizza International, Inc. has purchased the majority equity interest in Dutch Pizza Beheer B.V., headquartered in Raamsdonksveer.

A Fair Deal for All

After 18 months of negotiations, franchisees and Little Caesars believe they've worked out the best franchise agreement in the business.

PETA turns its focus to pizza industry

March 25, 2002

Domino's Pizza, Papa John's International and Little Caesars chains are now feeling the heat from the radical animal rights group, People for the Ethical…

Fourteen Little Caesars stores closed in Mexico City

March 25, 2002

MEXICO CITY -- According to the Wall Street Journal, Corporacion Mexicana de Restaurantes SA has closed its 14 Little Caesars pizza stores in the country.

A Slow Return to Normal

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

March 25, 2002

As the holidays draw near, operators look forward to a fourth quarter business boost

'Deprivation study' reveals the power of pizza

March 25, 2002

DALLAS -- Few would call the past year's line up of "reality TV" shows inspiring, but when contestants of one show said the first thing they wanted when they…

Pizza Hut makes 'Ultimate' ad team with Yahoo!

March 25, 2002

DALLAS -- Pizza Hut will team up with Internet portal Yahoo! to complement a TV ad campaign marketing its Ultimate line of pizzas.

Swander becomes president, COO at Multifoods

March 25, 2002

MINNEAPOLIS -- International Multifoods Corp. tapped Dan Swander, former chairman and managing director of Swander Pace & Co., as president and chief…

Net income, 3Q EPS off slightly at Noble Roman's

March 25, 2002

INDIANAPOLIS -- Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NROM), franchisor of pizza-focused foodservice operations, reported net income of $172,451, or $.0…

Chicago Pizza & Brewery posts record revenues

March 25, 2002

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc. (Nasdaq:CHGO) (Nasdaq:CHGOW) released results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2001.