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…

Domino's Pizza CEO, Brandon, to run Mich. GOP gubernatorial campaign

January 16, 2006

The State: David Brandon, chairman and chief executive of Domino's Pizza, will head Republican Dick DeVos' campaign to unseat Michigan Democratic Gov. Jennifer…

Pizza Hut to open 20 units in Malaysia in '06

January 16, 2006

The Star: Pizza Hut expects to open 20 restaurants in Malaysia this year, according to QSR Brands, its franchisee there. The chain has 138 outlets in the…

Painturo's Piazza set to franchise in Tenn., Ky.

January 15, 2006

Nashville Business Journal: A chance to do a licensing deal for Painturo's Pizza, a family-owned Italian restaurant in Lebanon, Tenn., has fast-tracked the…

New Pizza Patron dipping sauces lean on popular Herdez brand

January 15, 2006

DALLAS — Pizza Patrón has introduced a three-flavor lineup of dipping sauces at its 52 locations.

A bit of cash, a bunch of work launched Fox's Pizza Den in '71

January 15, 2006

Restaurant Business: Jim Fox got the pizza-business bug when he worked at a local pizza shop in 1959 at the age of 12. He borrowed $550 dollars to launch Fox's…

Independent and artisan pizzerias raising quality bar

January 15, 2006

The Wall Street Journal: Buffeted by low-carb diets and chains that serve pineapple-topped pies, independent pizzerias are focusing on basics like crust and…