Sbarro comps rise 6% in Q1

June 6, 2006

MELVILLE, N.Y.—Comparable-store sales at the pizza-centered Sbarro chain rose 6 percent for the 16 weeks ended April 23 versus 2 percent last year.

Pizza Patron promotes 'family'

June 6, 2006

Pizza Patron works to build its leadership and franchisee corps by promoting from within.

zpizza opening 16 stores in 3 months

June 6, 2006

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif . — The zpizza gourmet pizza chain said it plans to open 16 restaurants over the next three months, seven of which will be in California.

Domino's Pizza now official pizza of Michigan International Speedway

June 6, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza announced its official partnership with Michigan International Speedway (MIS) as the presenting sponsor for the 2006 and…

European Commission approves acquisition of TelePizza

June 5, 2006

MADRID—The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition and sole control of the 800-unit TelePizza chain by…

The spread of 'faux-primitive' pizza

Pizza maker Ed LaDou airs a sharp disagreement with those who believe pursuing authentic pizza means recreating ancient pizza.

STRANGE NEWS: Prank rattles pizza driver, 4 teens charged

June 4, 2006

WCPO.com: A prank played on a pizza driver has four Hamilton, Ohio, teens in big trouble. When driver David Sloan arrived to make a delivery at a home on May…

Is your business right for franchising?

June 4, 2006

Denver Business Journal: You want to grow your pizza business, but is franchising the best way? Learn more about whether your business is ready for…

FDA recommends restaurants reduce portion sizes

June 4, 2006

The Associated Press: A new report from the Food and Drug Administration suggests restaurants should reduce portion sizes to assist in America's fight against…

Hot Stuff Foods pushing personal pizzas alongside gas pumps

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

June 1, 2006

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—Hot Stuff Foods is taking the offensive to help c-store retailers capture a greater share of the customer's stomach with the launch of the…

Pizza driver murdered in Philly robbery setup

June 1, 2006

CBS3.com: Police in Philadelphia said a pizza driver died on June 1 after being shot several times the night before. Driver Jermaine Frazier, 29, was shot in…

Donatos Pizza shutters all 7 Philly stores

June 1, 2006

The Reporter: Donatos Pizza has closed all seven of its stores in the Philadelphia market. According to Tom Santor, spokesman for the Columbus, Ohio-based…

The Loop Pizza Grill cracks South Carolina market

June 1, 2006

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.—The Loop Pizza Grill, known for its Chicago-style pizza, fresh-tossed salads and award-winning burgers, will open its first South…

The flame game

The fiery foods craze is working its way into pizza operations. One operator tells how his habañero pizza is heating up sales.

Pizza deliveryman leads cops to '$100 change' thief

May 31, 2006

Associated Press: New York City Police say they've got a suspect in connection with a series of robberies of pizza deliverymen who were told to bring change…

The Pizza Company sponsors racing driver to highlight expansion

May 31, 2006

BANGKOK—The Pizza Company is sponsoring James Grunwell, driver for Team Meritus in the 7 racing series on the 2006 Formula BMW Asia circuit.

Crispy Dough solves pizza crust browning problems

May 31, 2006

PITTSBURGH—Any pizza operator who has struggled to make consistently crisp and brown crusts can find help in Crispy Dough.

Restaurant industry growth declines for April

May 31, 2006

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

Birmingham and Louisville are top fast-food cities, report says

May 31, 2006

NEW YORK– Scarborough Research released an analysis of quick-service restaurant patronage in the United States.   According to Scarborough, the average adult…

Kingy's Pizza Pub proves big sales come from small towns

May 30, 2006

Columbus Business First: Canal Winchester, Ohio, is a town of barely 5,400. But from that population, Kingy's Pizza Pub grosses $2 million in annual sales.