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…

Strange news: Copper caper ruins opening day at DoubleDave's Pizzaworks

September 21, 2006

Waco Tribune: The operator of a DoubleDave's Pizzaworks had to say, "No way," on the opening day buffet when he learned thieves had stolen the copper wiring…

Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza, DreamWorks partner to promo Over The Hedge

September 21, 2006

IRVING, Texas — Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza and DreamWorks Animation SKG have teamed up to promote the Oct. 17 DVD release of DreamWorks' animated hit Over The…

Boston's The Gourmet Pizza plans for 14 So. Cal. restaurants

September 21, 2006

DALLAS — Boston's The Gourmet Pizza announced plans to open 14 new restaurants in Southern California by the end of 2007.   According to a news release, the…

JD Events to buy The Self-Service and Kiosk Show

September 21, 2006

TRUMBULL, CT — NetWorld Alliance LLC, and JD Events LLC have announced that JD Events will acquire the trade show assets of NetWorld Alliance. The acquisition…

WingStreet introduces new flavors

September 21, 2006

DALLAS — WingStreet, the world's largest dedicated delivery wing chain and a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc., introduced a new Buffalo  sauce in three heat…

NZ Burger King ops to buy Hell Pizza

September 20, 2006

Stuff: Burger King operators in New Zealand are planning to buy Hell Pizza for as much as NZ $15 million (U.S. $9.93 million). Glenn Corbett, general manager…

Boston's The Gourmet Pizza intros seven new pizzas

September 20, 2006

DALLAS — Boston's The Gourmet Pizza is celebrating National Pizza Month (in October) by rolling out seven new pizzas. According to a news release, the pizzas…

Stilwell resigns as CEO of Eatza Pizza

September 20, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ron Stilwell, president and chief executive officer of Eatza Pizza, announced he is resigning from the 28-unit chain. According to a news…

Round Table Pizza names Scott CMO

September 20, 2006

CONCORD, Calif. — Round Table Pizza has named Renae Scott its new chief marketing officer.   According to a news release, Scott served most recently as vice…

Call center, profit center

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

Mushrooms won't stay dirt cheap for long

September 19, 2006

The Produce News: An overabundance of mushrooms in America is forcing prices downward and pushing some mushroom farmers out of the business. That attrition…

Image Vault and Menusoft Systems release DVR-POS interface

September 19, 2006

NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Image Vault, a provider of end-to-end digital video security solutions, and Menusoft Systems, a PC-based point-of-sale solutions provider…

Pizza POS maker, FireFly, top tech grower in Portland

September 19, 2006

HILLSBORO, Ore. — Pizza POS software developer, FireFly Technologies, was ranked as the seventh-fastest-growing technology company for 2003-2005 by the…

Pizzeria processes delivery payment via cell phone

September 19, 2006

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Cyphermint Inc., a leading provider of secure electronic payment solutions, and Chris' Pizza of Marlborough, are conducting what they…

Kimberly-Clark intros audio hand-washing reminder

September 18, 2006

ROSWELL, Ga. — Improved hand hygiene can help reduce foodborne illnesses, yet compliance among workers in the foodservice industry remains a concern.   To…

Power Pizza baking more healthful pizzas

September 18, 2006

MIAMI — Power Pizza, a dine-in, delivery and carryout concept, wants to revolutionize pizza by making it more healthful.   According to a news release, Power…

Pizza Hut sales plummet in New Zealand, Australia

September 18, 2006

The Age: Comparable-store sales at Pizza Hut's 105 New Zealand units plummeted 16.5 percent. At its 50 Australian units, comps dropped 5.1 percent.   Read more

McDonald's and CPK among chains that removed spinach

September 18, 2006

Reuters: McDonald's Corp., California Pizza Kitchen and other U.S. restaurant chains said they removed spinach from their menus after it was linked last week…

Commentary: Are you sure it's time to add a pizzeria?

The question of when to add your next pizzeria is never an easy one to answer, especially when several independents have made a fortune on just one.