Time to be Online?

February 27, 2002

Papa John's now provides nationwide online ordering, but will any competitors follow its lead?

Papa John's revenues up in '01, but '02 sales still soft

February 26, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International, Inc. announced Feb. 26 it had record revenues of $971.2 million for fiscal 2001, which ended Dec. 30. The 2.…

Thirty Pizza Huts, 70 KFC stores sold in Malaysia

February 26, 2002

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian firm KFC Holdings, Bhd, reported Feb. 26 that it will buy two Singapore firms which hold Malaysia's franchise licenses for the…

Thai pizza chain aiming for 50% growth

February 26, 2002

Narai Pizzeria in Thailand wants to grab a 25 percent slice of the local pizza market by the end of 2002.

Tricon stock tops $58 on word of share sale by S.V.P., Blum

February 24, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- On Feb. 25, shares of Tricon Global Restaurants Inc. climbed to $58.50 on word that senior vice president for public affairs, Jonathan Blum…

Suprema Specialties files for bankruptcy

February 24, 2002

Suprema Specialties, a supplier of Italian cheeses to the pizza industry, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Papa John's U.S. sales slide 5.3% in January

February 24, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International, Inc. announced on Feb. 5 that domestic systemwide comparable sales declined 5.3 percent in Period 1, the four…

Fee Delivery

As the nation's largest chains apply and test delivery fees, smaller operators ponder whether to follow suit or use free delivery as a competitive advantage.

High-tech Tomato Taste

February 24, 2002

A examination of the production of pizza sauce reveals the process is anything but simple.

Papa John's reports flat '01, tough fourth quarter

February 24, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International Inc. reported Jan. 9 that company systemwide sales at domestic stores were flat for 2001. The results were made up…

Tomato sauce appears to help in fighting prostate cancer

February 24, 2002

Could tomato sauce be effective in the war against prostate cancer? The findings of a new study say it very well may.

The Year in Review: 2001

February 24, 2002

Pizzeria operators overcame a lot to succeed in 2001. Here we present a look at some of the highlights that will make the year one long remembered.

From Field to Factory

February 24, 2002

Harvesting tomatoes is centuries-old work, but today's processors have harnessed a host of high-tech helpers. This is the first in a three-part series on…

Taking Stock

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

February 24, 2002

As the current recession wears on, pizza company picks are becoming tasty, long-term buys on Wall Street.

Who's who: Frank Carney

February 24, 2002

Hard lessons in business changed the diet of Pizza Hut founder, Frank Carney, from humble pie back to pizza pie.

Pizza companies showcase c-store concepts at NACS show

February 24, 2002

Several pizza companies were on hand at the National Association of Convenience Stores show in Las Vegas last month, exhibiting their non-traditional c-store…

Reduced planting, high temps reduce Cal tomato crop for '01

February 24, 2002

STOCKTON, Calif. -- California's processing tomato industry has again made substantial reduction in contracted acreage for 2001 in an effort to bring…

Terrorist attacks, storm hurt fresh tomato crops

February 24, 2002

EAST MANATEE, Fla. -- Florida agriculture took a double hit when terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11 and tropical storm Gabrielle ravaged Florida's Gulf…

Processed tomato prices will rise slightly in 2002

February 24, 2002

Unseasonably hot weather in May has California tomato producers seeing red after the fall harvest.

Who's Who: Ron Peters

February 24, 2002

Ron Peters, founder and CEO of Paradise Tomato Kitchens, is sold on innovation and technology as the keys to servicing customers and competing profitably in…