A goldmine of history

January 24, 2006

It's the question every operator asks in the morning: "I wonder what business will be like today?"

Meyer picked to drive new growth of Nancy's pizza, Al's Chicago Beef

January 24, 2006

CHICAGO — John "Mitch" Meyer has been appointed president and chief operating officer of the Restaurant Division of Chicago Franchise Systems Inc. (CFS)…

Block cheese prices lowest since 2003

January 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The price of block cheese traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange fell to $1.29 on Jan. 25, the lowest since June 2003.

Pizza Hut launches new Cheesy Bites Pizza

January 23, 2006

DALLAS — Pizza Hut launched its Cheesy Bites Pizza on Jan. 22, just two weeks before Super Bowl Sunday, the date of its official, $50 million coming-out party.

NEXTEP Systems creates online ordering solution for restaurants

January 23, 2006

TROY, Mich. — NEXTEP Systems announced the rollout of a new online ordering solution that will allow restaurants to take customers' orders through their Web…

Domino's Pizza UK & IRL gets new ops director

January 23, 2006

LONDON — Domino's Pizza UK & IRL has appointed Patricia Thomas to the newly created role of operations director.

Good traffic, but less spending expected in slowing economy

January 22, 2006

High energy costs will definitely impact the restaurant industry. But while industry watcher John Hamburger expects customers won't simply stay home to save…

Chef Lydia Shire to open gourmet pizzeria in Boston

January 22, 2006

Nation's Restaurant News: Famed gourmet chef Lydia Shire, owner of Locke-Ober restaurant in Boston, wants to open a pizzeria in the city's North End. Shire is…

30-minute pizza promise wreaking havoc in India

January 22, 2006

Mid-Day.com: Mumbai, India pizzerias' promise of a 30-minute-or-free delivery has traffic police calling pizza delivery scooter drivers the worst on the roads.

Domino's Pizza to launch Hispanic ad campaign in February

January 22, 2006

Adweek: LatinWorks will introduce its first Spanish-language ad campaign for Domino's Pizza in mid-February after winning the creative account last year, the…

Approval likely for state loan for Donatos dough R&D facility

January 22, 2006

The Columbus Dispatch: Three months ago, Donatos Pizza was denied a low-interest state loan to develop a dough research-and-development plant near its…

Papa John's kicks off 'Go Deep' online Super Bowl tie-in

January 22, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's is launching its Go Deep Challenge Super Bowl tie-in to promote orders through its Web site and give entrants the chance to win a…

Philly cops worried over rise in pizza delivery robberies

January 19, 2006

WPVI.com: An alarming number of violent attacks against pizza delivery drivers in recent months has the attention of Philadelphia police, and they're moving to…

Freedom of choice, or freedom from choice?

Restaurant customers have said for ages they want lots of choices, but research and sales results show they're easily overloaded with options.

Pizza Pizza intros Italian-style deep-dish pan pizza

January 19, 2006

TORONTO — Pizza Pizza is rolling out its Italian Style Deep Dish Pan Pizza.

Pizza Hut to launch Cheesy Bites Pizza on Super Bowl Sunday

January 19, 2006

Adweek.com: Jessica Simpson and the Muppets will appear in Super Bowl pre-game commercials for Pizza Hut as part of a $50 million campaign to tout its new…

NAPICS Pizza Operators Workshop is for novices and veterans

January 18, 2006

If you're looking to take your existing pizza business to the next level, or curious about how to get one started the 2006 Pizza Operators Workshop is for you.

Braddock, Pa., pizza driver murdered

January 18, 2006

KDKA.com: A Braddock, Pa., pizza delivery driver died from a gunshot wound to the head on Jan. 16 just after delivering two pizzas to a home.

NRA: Foodservice workplace injuries drop in 2004

January 18, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has released an analysis of new government data showing occupational injuries at eating-and-drinking…

Pizza Hut India strategy to include bundled meals

January 16, 2006

The Economic Times: Pizza Hut in India plans to shift its focus from pizzas to complete meals in 2006. "The core focus of the repositioning is to present Pizza…