Pizza Pizza comps up 4.9%

January 22, 2008

TORONTO — Same-store sales at Canadian pizza chain Pizza Pizza grew 4.9 percent in the fourth quarter and 4.6 percent for the fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2007…

Andromeda intros OrderAnywhere application

January 22, 2008

LONDON — Andromeda, provider of delivery electronic point-of-sale systems, has announced the launch of its OrderAnywhere application, developed in partnership…

Figaro's Pizza opens Abu Dhabi restaurant

January 22, 2008

SALEM, Ore. — Sense Gourmet, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Foodco Holding, has opened its first Figaro's Pizza location in the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi …

Domino's announces management moves

January 21, 2008

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza Inc. has announced several promotions and leadership changes in the operational divisions of the company's U.S. business.

Papa Murphy's 2007 sales up 13 percent

January 21, 2008

The Oregonian: Papa Murphy's International recorded sales of more than $500 million in 2007, up 13 percent from sales of $444 million in 2006, the company is…

Pizzeria reopens as cashless operation

January 21, 2008

The Tennessean: The Nashville-area pizzeria where two employees were murdered three months ago reopened this week. The pizzeria no longer accepts cash as a…

Domino's revamps Web site

January 20, 2008

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza has introduced a revamped Web site to reflect the company's current "You Got 30 Minutes" and "Big Fantastic Deal…

Pizza Pizza eyes Winnipeg

January 20, 2008

Winnipeg Sun: Ontario pizza chain Pizza Pizza plans to begin opening restaurants in the Winnipeg, Manitoba, area later this year. The company already operates…

Commodities update — Jan. 21, 2008

January 20, 2008

CHICAGO — The price of block cheese on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange continues to fall, averaging $1.74 per pound for the week ended Jan. 18, down nearly 1…

Clorox intros all-natural cleaning supplies

January 17, 2008

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Clorox Company has announced the introduction of Green Works cleaners, a new line of cleaning products made from plant-based ingredients…

Papa Gino's, D'Angelo drop trans fats

January 16, 2008

DEDHAM, Mass. — Papa Gino's Pizzeria and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches have rolled out a trans-fat-free menu in all of their restaurants, company officials…

Domino's in search for most creative pizza

January 16, 2008

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In conjunction with Domino's Big Fantastic Deal promotion, the company is offering $500 worth of gift certificates to the consumer who…

Laws to decrease Ariz. restaurant openings

January 16, 2008

The Arizona Republic: The Southeast Valley won't have as many restaurant openings this year as it has in the past two years, according to the Arizona…

Pizza Hut rolls out text ordering systemwide

January 16, 2008

Reuters: No. 1 pizza chain Pizza Hut has introduced new cell phone services that let customers order via text message or the mobile Web. The company hopes to…

Boston Pizza named to top 10 corporate culture list

January 16, 2008

Vancouver Sun: Canadian pizza chain Boston Pizza has the third-most admired corporate culture in Canada, according to a survey by executive-search firm…

Eagle Boys outlines expansion strategy

January 16, 2008

Queensland Business Review: Australian pizza chain Eagle Boys Pizza plans double in size within the next three years, the company said. By 2010, the chain…

Getting the inside scoop

NAPICS 2008 gives pizza, ice cream operators real-life business tips.

Suspect in driver murder surrenders

January 16, 2008

WIS-TV (Columbia, S.C.): The man accused of killing a pizza delivery driver in Sumter County, S.C., has turned himself in to police. Twenty-year-old Daniel…

Papa John's seeks top Virtual Armchair Quarterback

January 16, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's has introduced the Virtual Armchair Quarterback Challenge to coincide with the NFL playoffs.   To participate in the challenge…

California Pizza Kitchen revises '08 estimates

January 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES — Revenues at California Pizza Kitchen Inc. increased 12 percent to $162.9 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 30, 2007, compared with $14…