California Pizza Kitchen added to S&P SmallCap 600 index

November 30, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen said in a news release its stock was added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index Nov. 30.   The S&P SmallCap 600 covers…

Papa Gino's Holdings appoints veteran ops leaders

November 30, 2006

DEDHAM, Mass. — Papa Gino's Holdings Corp. (PGHC), parent company of Papa Gino's Pizza and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, appointed two industry veterans to its…

Intura Solutions joins Zebra's PartnersFirst program

November 29, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions LP, a leading supplier of POS and business-management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery-restaurant…

Restaurant Brands to sell Oz Pizza Huts back to Yum

November 29, 2006

The Age: Restaurant Brands New Zealand Ltd. will exit its Pizza Hut operations in the Australian market of Victoria by selling its 35 units to Yum! Brands. …

California Pizza Kitchen intros new food and drink offerings

November 29, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen announced the addition of three new dinner specialties and eight new cocktails to its menu.   According to a news…

Jody Maroni's intros gourmet pizza toppings

November 28, 2006

VENICE, Calif. — Sausage maker Jody Maroni's now is providing pizza toppings such as crumbled chicken and pork sausages in exotic flavors.   "We have seen how…

zpizza to open five units in Virginia Beach, Norfolk

November 28, 2006

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — zpizza has signed a multiunit franchise agreement with Linda Tran to open five units in southeast Virginia. According to a news…

Cell phone orders claim 22% share at Domino's Pizza Australia

November 28, 2006

Queensland Business Review: A unique mobile phone ordering service employed 12 months ago by Domino's Pizza Australia now claims a 22-percent share of all…

THE EDITOR'S BLOG: Delivery driver was right to shoot robber

November 28, 2006

Pizza delivery driver Zahid Mahmood shot and killed one of three youths who robbed him on the night of Nov. 26. According to WXIA-TV in Atlanta, the Super…

NZ ad authority calls Hell Pizza condom promo unethical

November 28, 2006

Scoop NZ: The New Zealand Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that Hell Pizza's use of condoms to promote its Lust Pizza was unethical and…

Domino's Pizza fires driver, NLRB investigates

The NLRB questions why a Domino's Pizza driver was fired.

Wood Stone expands oven-manufacturing operations

November 27, 2006

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Wood Stone Corp. said in a news release it is constructing a new 57,500 square-foot building to be erected adjacent to its current 60,00…

Brooke Lynns get free Domino's Pizza

November 27, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — To support the recent rollout of its Brooklyn Style Pizza, from now through Dec. 17, Domino's Pizza is giving away gift certificates for a…

Superman Pizza takes flight at Papa John's Pizza

November 27, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's Pizza is rolling out a new Superman Pan Pizza along with a $3-off, instantly redeemable coupon for the Warner Brother's DVD…

Mr. Jim's Pizza adds online ordering

November 27, 2006

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Mr. Jim's Pizza is providing online ordering at all franchisee locations. According to a news release, Mr. Jim's operates 74 units. …

Marco's Pizza offers reduced franchise fees to Ford workers

November 27, 2006

TOLEDO, Ohio — Marco's Pizza is offering United Auto Workers (UAW) at Ford Motor Company plants an opportunity at a second career as pizzeria owners. …

U.S. comps negative for Nov. at Papa John's

November 27, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International announced that domestic system-wide comparable sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 19, 2006, were negative 0.…

Eatza Pizza names directors of franchising and marketing

November 26, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Eatza Pizza, a 28-unit buffet chain, announced the appointment of two new directors: Ron Perry, director of franchise services; and…

Pizza driver guns down robber

November 26, 2006

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: A pizza delivery driver shot and killed one of four boys who tried to rob him during a delivery run on Nov. 26. According to…

Papa John's and Blockbuster partner on movie-gift card promo

November 26, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Users of www.papajohns.com can get unmatched access to movies for a free 14-day trial period through a new alliance with Blockbuster and…