CEC thinks $10 pizza will help raise Q2 2010 47 percent profit decline

August 5, 2010

CEC Entertainment Inc., known to the world as Chuck E. Cheese, has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2010. CEO Michael…

Wheat prices explode after Russian export ban - but don't panic

Wheat futures prices had been steadily rising in July to finally break the $6-dollar range this week. With the exception of Tuesday, prices on the MGEX closed…

CPK deal falls through

August 4, 2010

American Securities Capital will not be buying California Pizza Kitchen, according to the NY Post. Last week, the private equity firm had been interested in…

Papa John's nixes $10 pizza

August 4, 2010

Papa John's has halted its $10 pizza deals in parts of the country, according to The Courier-Journal.com. CMO Andrew Varga said the peak of the deal was with a…

Baskin-Robbins names Papa John's veteran to new post

August 3, 2010

While many companies continue to downsize, Baskin-Robbins has created a new positon to oversee U.S. operations. Bill Mitchell has been named vice president…

LaGuardia lands local artisan pizzerias

While many express-concept pizza chains have taken to airports across the nation, a sort of opposing trend is materializing at New York's LaGuardia…

Pizza Hut launches website for prospective franchisees

August 3, 2010

Pizza Hut has launched PizzaHutFranchise.com, a new website showcasing franchising opportunities nationwide, making it easier for potential franchisees to join…

Papa John's closed international stores in Q2 2010

August 3, 2010

Papa John's International Inc. announced the results of its 2010 second quarter ended June 27, with a mixed bag of international sales growth, but sizeable…

Three ways to rescue summer sales

By Ed Zimmerman

Domino's India franchisee plans for rapid expansion

August 2, 2010

The Indian franchisee of Domino's Pizza is poised for rapid growth: Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. spokespeople claimed they planned to add 70 stores by March in…

Manager incentive programs of yesterday

Tom Monaghan used to give his best-producing 'Dominoids' the Piaget off his wrist. And it worked.

How Coca-Cola's mobile credit campaign could change QSR

By Gary Schwartz

Summer Sales

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Mirror your menu to summer heat and pump up sales

The Melting Pot moves to pizza

August 1, 2010

The owners of Fla.-based The Melting Pot restaurants are getting into the pizza business. Tampa Bay Online reported that the company will team with a…

Papa John's Specialty Pizza contestants promote their recipes

August 1, 2010

The finalists for Papa John's Specialty Pizza Challenge have started utilizing their $1,000 marketing budgets to help drive sales of their pizza recipes, now…

Stevi B's snags Arby's marketing alum

Stevi B's Pizza has announced that Allyson K. Smith has been named chief marketing officer for the brand. In this position, Smith will lead all strategic brand…

Cheese prices finally stabilize

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CPK gets boost from rumored buyer

August 1, 2010

Rumors that a private equity firm is interested in buying California Pizza Kitchen has bolstered its upward stock trend started in early July. Reuters reported…

CPK gets boost from rumored buyer

August 1, 2010

Rumors that a private equity firm is interested in buying California Pizza Kitchen has bolstered its upward stock trend started in early July. It closed at…

How the evil HR guy is messing with this job market

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report