Busy signal

October 1, 2006

Improving technology and solid ROI are making call centers a more attractive investment for pizza companies

Electronic eyes

October 1, 2006

A POS system watches every aspect of an operator's business – when he's not looking

NRA says Restaurant Performance Index declined in August

October 1, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry softened somewhat in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Operational oversight with a POS

October 1, 2006

New Intura Enterprise software allows multiunit management via the Web

Restaurant operators need young workforce, experts say

October 1, 2006

At the Mid-Atlantic Expo, the NRA Chairman and the Restaurant Doctor say it's time to pass on the responsibility to your crew.

Stopping customer erosion

October 1, 2006

Moving Targets finds new customers and 'mails them to your door

Toppings au naturale

October 1, 2006

Natural and organic foods are coming into use on the pizza scene

NRA opposes minimum wage increase based on CPI

September 28, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — In November, voters in six states including Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and Ohio will decide whether to raise their…

Pizza Hut seeks help from new ad firms

September 28, 2006

Adweek: Struggling to post positive comparable-store sales, Pizza Hut has approached at least three advertising agencies in recent weeks to solicit ideas on…

Court orders pizza driver to pay victim's wife in deadly crash

September 28, 2006

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: A former pizza delivery driver is required to make monthly payments of as much as $450 to the elderly wife of a man killed in a…

Wolfgang Puck pizzas headed for grocer's shelves

September 27, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Famed chef and restaurateur, Wolfgang Puck, has partnered with Schwan's Consumer Brands North America to launch a line of Wolfgang Puck…

Peter Piper Pizza appoints two vice presidents

September 27, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Peter Piper Pizza has appointed Michael Brown as vice president of information systems, and Greg Palmer as vice president of human…

U.S. pizza chain survey helps franchise seekers

September 27, 2006

DUBLIN — Research and Markets has announced the release of its Franchised Pizza Chain Restaurants Survey 2006.   According to a news release, this is the…

Restaurant operators need young workforce, experts say

At the Mid-Atlantic Expo, the NRA Chairman and the Restaurant Doctor say it's time to pass on the responsibility to your crew.

Pizza competition featured in Winkerbean comic strip

September 26, 2006

MEDINA, Ohio — The storyline in the current Funky Winkerbean comic strip, written and drawn by Tom Batiuk, features a character's adventures as a competitor…

California Pizza Kitchen opens first Japan location

September 26, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen opened its first location in Japan Sept. 26.   According to a news release, the 3,500-square-foot mall unit, located…

Pizza Inn warns of $7 million loss in fiscal 2006

September 26, 2006

THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn warned in a regulatory filing that results for fiscal 2006, ended June 25, will be down significantly compared to 2005. …

Pizza Inn settles with Parker, former CEO, for $2.8 million

September 25, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ronald Parker, former chief executive of Pizza Inn, will receive $2.8 million as part of a settlement with the chain he led for two…

NLRB sides with pizza drivers union

The National Labor Relations Board has determined a Domino's Pizza franchisee and the American Union of Pizza Delivery Drivers will discuss their differences…

35 pizzerias sign on for 18-state kids' pizza-making contest

September 24, 2006

LAFAYETTE, Calif. — Thirty-five independent pizzerias from 18 states signed up to host the first national kids pizza-making contest, sponsored by Lindsay…