New pizzas push Papa John's Oct. sales up 4.5%, but other struggles continue

October 28, 2003

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's International, Inc., which has fought to reverse a nearly two-year-long comparable-store sales slide, saw its October comp-store…

Zagat guide lauds two NY pizza legends

October 27, 2003

NEW YORK—The most recently published Zagat Dining Guide lauded two New York pizza legends for having the city's best pies.

Donatos Pizzeria switching to Wincor Nixdorf POS units

October 27, 2003

AUSTIN, Texas—Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizzeria has begun a systemwide conversion of its POS systems to Wincor Nixdorf units.

Rash of pizza delivery driver robberies concerns Cincinnati operators

October 26, 2003

CINCINNATI-A rash of delivery driver robberies has pizza operators across the Greater Cincinnati area concerned.

Locals oppose new Domino's Pizza store, say it would be one fast-food shop too many

October 26, 2003

EDINBURGH, Scotland-The opening of a Domino's Pizza store in the affluent Stockbridge neighborhood faced a recent setback when locals said the business would…

CPK Q3 comp-store sales rise 2%, but company posts $4.8 million loss

October 23, 2003

LOS ANGELES—California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. reported that third quarter same-store sales for the period, ended Sept. 28, were up 2 percent, and that revenue…

Papa John's pizza shop, college groups combine for fund-raiser

October 23, 2003

WASHINGTON, Pa.—Eleven Greek fraternities and sororities at Washington & Jefferson College have partnered with a local Papa John's store in a fund-raising…

Domino's Pizza revs up NASCAR spending as associate sponsor of Waltrip car

October 23, 2003

Domino's Pizza, which became the "Official Pizza of NASCAR" this year, has expanded its involvement on the popular racing circuit with a new partnership with…

Pizza delivery driver fifth of 10-most dangerous jobs

October 22, 2003

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- A new study published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows the job of pizza delivery driver is a dangerous one.

The Weight Debate

MUFSO debate over looming obesity lawsuits against foodservice companies draws huge crowd, strong words and interesting predictions.

Domino's Pizza reports flat U.S. sales for Q3 ''03

October 22, 2003

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Third quarter domestic same-store sales at Domino's Pizza were flat compared to the prior period in 2002.

COMMENTARY: Court count-- Food Industry 1, Shysters 0

October 21, 2003

The pizza industry is thrilled that McDonald's lawsuit was dismissed, but as Editor Steve Coomes points out, others are sure to follow if legislation isn't…

Wisconsin lawmakers intro bill to prevent obesity-related lawsuits

October 21, 2003

MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin lawmakers introduced the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption bill on Oct. 21, which would exempt from civil liability in…

Hungry Howie's Pizza promotes Cuffaro to VP of franchise development

October 21, 2003

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich.-Steve Jackson, president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, Inc., announced that Bob Cuffaro has been promoted to vice president of franchise…

Round Table Pizza franchisee pulls 23 stores from system to form Paradise Pizza

October 20, 2003

TRACY, Calif.—Paul Pishos, owner of H&H Pizza, severed his longstanding franchise ties with Round Table Pizza and renamed his 23 restaurants Paradise Pizza.

New poll finds majority of U.S. electorate views obesity lawsuits as frivolous

October 20, 2003

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New research by The Tarrance Group, one of the largest political polling firms in the country, reveals that the overwhelming majority of…

Pizza delivery driver escapes abduction, will continue working

October 19, 2003

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- A pizza delivery driver escaped abduction during an Oct. 17 robbery, but lost his wallet and car in the process.

APDD president urges Pizza Hut franchisee, NPC, to rethink driver reimbursment cut

October 16, 2003

Cutting pizza delivery drivers' per-run reimbursement in half is an unconscionable business decision, says the president of the Association of Pizza Delivery…

Exhibitors, attendees find much to like at N.E. Pizza Expo

October 16, 2003

Show organizers estimate show numbers climbed above last year's attendance.

Q3 comp-sales rise 3.4% at Chicago Pizza & Brewery

October 16, 2003

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc. (Nasdaq: CHGO) reported that comparable-store sales at its BJ's Restaurants rose 3.4 percent…