Lessons from the low-carb craze

April 5, 2005

The low-carb diet fad is all but dead. Here are some lessons learned in the pizza industry in the wake of all the hubbub.

Domino's Pizza Australia closing in on float

April 5, 2005

Financial Review (Australia): The prospectus for the $132 million (U.S. $101.2 million) float of Domino's Pizza Australia-New Zealand is expected to be lodged…

New Pizza Inn CEO eager to start turnaround

Hitting singles and doubles, not home runs, will restore and reinvigorate Pizza Inn, says new CEO Tim Taft.

Papa Gino's considering push into Florida

April 4, 2005

The Boston Herald: Boston-based Bunker Hill Capital's recent acquisition of Papa Gino's Holdings Corp. Inc. (read also Papa Gino's execs buy pizza and sandwich…

Sbarro to miss annual report deadline

April 4, 2005

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Sbarro, the 915-unit mall-centered pizza and pasta chain, has told the Securities and Exchange Commission its 2004 annual report will be…

New Pizza Inn CEO can buy 5% of company

April 4, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pizza Inn's new chief executive and president, Tim Taft, will earn a $1 salary in his first year at the company, but his contract grants him…

Papa John's comps surge in March, Q1 '05

April 4, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's domestic systemwide comparable-store sales rose 6.5 percent (composed of a 7.4 percent increase at company-owned units and a 6.…

CHEESE MARKET ANALYSIS: Cheese price volatility is here to stay

April 3, 2005

Bad news pizza operators: Strong cheese demand and tightly managed milk supplies have combined to make cheese prices volatile for the past year, and experts…

Finesse the flavor with cheese blends

April 3, 2005

According to a 2003 Market Facts study, more than 75 percent of pizza eaters prefer at least two types of cheese on their pies. Among their favorites…

Consistent every time

April 3, 2005

The phrase "parbaked shell" may not ignite passion in the heart of an artisan pizza maker, but to Jim Fox's ears, it's the sound of success.

Mean, lean cancer-fighting — pizza?

April 3, 2005

Here's something every operator should know: When it comes to foods that help ward off cancer, tomato sauce is the boss.

Same ingredients, broader menu

April 3, 2005

David Miller probably didn't think his humble Peproni Roll was all that exciting when he put it on the menu at DoubleDave's Pizzaworks in 1984. All it took to…

Domino's Pizza to grow Scotland unit count

April 3, 2005

The Scotsman: Domino's Pizza has announced plans to open more franchises in Scotland, creating some 150 jobs within the next two years. Domino's U.K. chief…

Taft named president, CEO at Pizza Inn

March 31, 2005

THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn appointed Tim Taft, 46, its new president and chief executive officer on March 31. He replaces interim CEO Robert Page and…

Domino's Pizza, Papa John's battle for attention during 'Apprentice'

March 31, 2005

Domino's Pizza scored a major PR coup when it landed the chance to participate in the hit TV show, "The Apprentice."

OPERATIONS: The race for space

March 30, 2005

If you're seeking to rent space for your pizzeria, how well you court the landlord can influence the outcome.

Palombino becomes first Pizza Festiva two-timer

March 30, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Call Tony Palombino a two-timer and he won't mind a bit.

Burke completes expansion of pizza toppings plant

March 30, 2005

NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corporation, a leading manufacturer of fully cooked meat toppings and fillings, announced the completion of a two-year-long expansion…

Domino's Pizza repurchases and retires 4.4 million shares

March 29, 2005

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza announced the repurchase and retirement of 4,409,171 shares of its common stock from shareholder JP Morgan Capital, L.P. and…

Operators say pizza delivery rising in India

March 29, 2005

Financial Express: Use of pizza and other restaurant delivery services is increasing in India.