'Boring' retirement returns Patsy Grimaldi to pizza oven

December 12, 2006

New York Times: After a six-year retirement from Grimaldi's Pizzeria, founder Patsy Grimaldi, 75, is back at the pizza oven.   "I've been retired — it was a…

Pizza chains to watch in 2007

PizzaMarketplace looks at four chains to watch in 2007.

2007 North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show set for Feb. 25-26

December 12, 2006

Annual Pizza Pizzazz contest will award two $5,000 top prizes!

Formosa Hotels group to acquire Domino's Pizza in Beijing and Taiwan

December 11, 2006

China Post: Formosa International Hotels Corp. said it will acquire Domino's Pizza Taiwan and Beijing operations from Pizzavest Co., based in Taipei. The deal…

Pizza Hut sales still sliding in Australia

December 11, 2006

Stuff: Pizza Hut franchisee Restaurant Brands reported that sales at its Australia stores in the state of Victoria dropped 2 percent for its third quarter.

Domino's Pizza drivers in Ireland strike over pay

December 11, 2006

The Irish Examiner: Fifty Domino's Pizza drivers protested what they claim is low by walking a picket line on Dec. 8, a commonly busy Friday night.   "When we…

Visa USA Pledges $20MM to protect cardholder data

December 11, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO — Visa USA announced it will offer $20 million in financial incentives and create new sanctions in an effort to further merchant compliance with…

Congress to look into food safety failures

December 11, 2006

Reuters: U.S. lawmakers vowed on Monday to make food safety a top priority when the new Democratic-led Congress convenes in January following a recent series…

Garlic Jim's introduces Garlic Chicken Pizza

December 10, 2006

EVERETT, Wash. — Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza introduced its new Garlic Chicken Pizza for an introductory price of $16.99 for a large and $13.99 for a…

Little Caesars introduces gift cards

December 10, 2006

DETROIT —  Little Caesars is introducing new gift cards just in time for the holiday season.   Little Caesars gift cards, available now at most locations…

Boost your productivity and your business with a modern POS system

December 10, 2006

Remember the days when you ran your business with pen and paper, without a computerized POS system? Some operators do, like it was yesterday — literally. …

Four chains to watch

December 10, 2006

Market changer: Little Caesars Pizza   Privately held Little Caesars Pizza doesn't share clear details about its operation, but according to past officers of…

NAPICS preview

December 10, 2006

Operators can taste a few good pies and lick the best ice cream and gelato at the 2007 North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show, where 4,500 pizza makers and…

Gelato boosts profits

December 10, 2006

If pizza ever had a soul mate, it would surely be gelato. Both have ancient roots in Italy, and both are comfort foods.   The one glaring difference: pizza…

Moving Targets program rewards loyal customers via e-mail

December 10, 2006

By last April, Loriann Sorce, chef-owner of Mount Arlington, N.J.-based Pomodoro's, was ready to throw in the marketing towel. Newspaper ads weren't working.

Baking with a full deck

December 10, 2006

Friday nights at Family New York Pizza used to be the best of times and the worst of times for Rob Papile. Business would boom at his Tannersville, Pa.…

Add sandwiches to your menu

December 10, 2006

When it came time to open her first pizzeria, Loriann Sorce carried over one staple from her past restaurant ventures: sandwiches. She understood the value of…

Papa John's predicts domestic comps growth of 2% in '07

December 7, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International predicted 2007 will be a solid year for sales, but comparably less exciting than '05 and '06, when it strung…

Chain of 2006: Papa John's Pizza

Papa John's overcame challenges and returned to industry leadership.

Survey depicts 'holiday' takeout habits

December 7, 2006

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Some 56 percent of American consumers will order takeout one or two nights a week this holiday season, according to new survey from…