NAPICS wrap-up: A slice of the independent pizza market

April 4, 2006

For the first time in a few years, inclement weather didn't threaten attendance at the North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show, held Feb. 19-20. Show…

Pizza is not fast-food ... yet

April 4, 2006

Despite the claims of restaurant analysts who lump pizza into the fast-food category, pizza is not even close to fast-food or even quick-service food.

Well-maintained equipment

April 4, 2006

Running a pizzeria is tough enough without having to learn equipment maintenance. And when the business is as large as 84-unit PJ COMM Acquisition Corp.…

Papa John's Q1 and March comps rise more than 4%

April 3, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's International announced domestic system-wide comparable-store sales for the five weeks ended March 26, 2006, increased 4.5 percent…

Teens charged with attempted murder of pizza driver

April 2, 2006

TampaBays10.com: Two Spring Hill, Fla., teens have been charged with the attempted murder and armed robbery of a Pizza Hut delivery driver on March 28. Driver…

Garlic Jim's Gourmet Pizza on path to rapid growth

April 2, 2006

The Everett Daily Herald: Described by its slogan, "Gourmet right away," Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza is convincing crowds that cashews, marinated…

ADF signs POS deal with SpeedLine for 200 Pizza Huts

April 2, 2006

LYNDEN, Wash.—ADF Companies of Fairfield, N.J., announced the selection of SpeedLine Solutions as the exclusive POS provider for its 200 Pizza Hut restaurants.

A turnaround begins at Pizza Inn

The last 20 years of Pizza Inn's storied, 48-year history have been marked by boardroom battles and franchisee discontent. New CEO Tim Taft believes it's now…

Profits in the face of food cost

March 30, 2006

Adding side items to a pizzeria's menu drives incremental profits, reduces veto votes and, when properly packaged and marketed, promotes value.

MICROS rolls out WS4 terminals in 92 Bertucci's

March 30, 2006

COLUMBIA, Md.—POS provider MICROS Systems announced that 92-unit casual dining chain Bertucci's Corp., is deploying 442 MICROS Workstation 4s (WS4) to replace…

Domino's Pizza launches 30% larger XLP

March 30, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Domino's Pizza will launch a new pie dubbed the XLP (which stands for "Xtra LARGE pizza") on April Fools' Day.

NRA reports steady growth for industry

March 30, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C.—The outlook for the restaurant industry remained solid in February, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Papa John's to sell pizza at Six Flags parks

March 29, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky., and NEW YORK—Papa John's International and Six Flags Inc. announced a multi-year strategic marketing alliance and sponsorship agreement under…

Q1 sales dip 1% at Pizza Hut

March 29, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Yum! Brands, parent of Pizza Hut, reported that first-quarter 2006 same-store sales dropped 1 percent at the chain's 1,760 corporate-owned…

Take-and-bake pizza indy celebrates 20 years

March 28, 2006

The Modesto Bee: Pizza makers Bob and Linda Wiggs were ahead of the curve when they opened up a take-and-bake pizza place 20 years ago. Gourmet toppings and…

Villa Pizza opens two university sites

March 28, 2006

MORRISTOWN, N.J.—Villa Enterprises recently opened new locations at two major universities, Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich., and Arizona…

Pizza price war sees $3.99 larges hit market

March 27, 2006

The Herald-Standard: Think the coal business is competitive in West Virginia? Try the pizza business. Pizzerias in Morgantown are offering deals on large…

DOJ settles ADA case with largest Pizza Hut franchisee

March 27, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Justice today announced a settlement agreement under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act with NPC…

Papa John's online ordering now available 24/7

March 27, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's customers who order online are now able to order 24 hours a day every day and as far as 21 days in advance.

RedBrick Pizza plans big expansion in Texas

March 26, 2006

Austin Business Journal: RedBrick Pizza believes it can open 40 units in and around Austin, Texas, within three years. The chain has 53 units built around its…