Better late than never '... Figaro's Pizza adds delivery

December 26, 2004

Once a purveyor of take-and-bake pizza only, Figaro's Pizza now delivers the goods to customers' doorsteps.

Teens charged with attempted murder in delivery shooting

December 26, 2004

Palatka Daily News: Two 16-year-olds have been arrested in connection with the Dec. 22 shooting and carjacking of a pizza delivery person in Interlachen, Fla.

'Hell' of a gourmet pizza war brewing in New Zealand

December 26, 2004

New Zealand Herald: A battle in the market for gourmet pizzas looks set to heat up as Pizza Hut goes upscale with fancy pizzas to meet competition from…

SERVICE: The ''psychic benefits' of creative customer service

December 26, 2004

According to Paul Paz, doling out small but meaningful freebies to customers is a great way to build relationships.

Customers can pay with phones at Waltham Pizza

December 22, 2004

The Boston Globe: A new payment method being offered by Waltham Pizza is giving new meaning to the phrase "call out for pizza." The restaurant is one of the…

OPERATIONS: Well weathered

December 21, 2004

Jim Moran discusses how to turn winter weather obstacles into opportunities for pizza sales.

Pizza driver loses job for chastising "stiffers"

December 21, 2004

The Associated Press: A San Antonio, Texas, pizza deliveryman who thought he deserved some extra dough has lost his job.

Failed union votes not deterring pizza drivers

December 21, 2004

Ann Arbor News: The Association of Pizza Delivery Drivers is planning a unionization vote in Michigan at a Pizza Hut and has at least two more votes in the…

Czech pizza market heats up with TelePizza expansion

December 20, 2004

Czech Business Weekly: The fast-food market can expect a flood of new pizza restaurants, led by the Spanish pizza chain TelePizza, which plans expansion in the…

Soaring milk prices to pinch Canadian pizza profits in ''05

December 20, 2004

TORONTO, Ontario — Without explanation, the Canadian Dairy Commission announced on Dec. 17 that industrial milk prices will increase 11.7 percent by Feb. 1…

Pizza Inn fights back

After a two-year tussle with CEO Ronald Parker, Pizza Inn not only has fired him, it is suing him for attempting to enrich himself while imperiling the chain.

Pizza driver robbed, carjacked at abandoned home

December 19, 2004

The Rockford Register Star: A 21-year-old female pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint on the night of Dec. 18, according to police in Rockford, Ill.

Dominos Pizza planning expansion in India

December 19, 2004

Business India: Cashing in on a growing craze for pizzas among middle class Indians, Dominos Pizza is looking to expand its operations further through…

Arctic blast could revive fresh tomato shortage

December 19, 2004

The Palm Beach Post: After a hurricane-induced lag in the tomato crop slimmed supplies, restaurant operators in Florida have paid up to $50 for a 25-pound case…

Papa John's Pizza predicting another tough year in 2005

December 16, 2004

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International expects 2005 to look a great deal like 2004: holding its ground to eke out a profit in the extremely challenging…

Easyjet founder starts pizza firm

December 16, 2004

BBC News: Easypizza is the latest venture for Stelios Haji-Ioannou — who also used Easyjet no-frills principles with Easybus and Easycinema.

KFC to help expand Pizza Hut outlets

December 16, 2004

The Jamaica Observer: Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) will begin operating some of its Pizza Hut restaurants under its KFC roof, a strategy that the company says…

Pizza Hut named most trusted quick-service restaurant in India

December 16, 2004

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Economic Times' (India) annual survey of the country's "Top 50 Most Trusted Service Brands" rated Pizza Hut as the most trusted…

Schnatter mulls stepping aside at Papa John's Pizza

December 15, 2004

The Courier-Journal: Papa John's International founder and chairman John Schnatter said he's willing to consider stepping aside as chief executive to get the…

Domino's redoubles Doublemelt Pizza promo with free pie to customers with double names

December 15, 2004

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has launched another campaign to promote its Doublemelt Pizza by giving it away to people with double names…