SpeedLine launches new ''Challenge' to boost pizza operators' profits

January 7, 2004

LYNDEN, Wash.—SpeedLine Solutions has launched an educational program called the SpeedLine Challenge.

Dec. sales up 4.7% at Domino's Pizza UK & IRL

January 7, 2004

LONDON—Comparable-store sales rose 4.7 percent at Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL during the five-week period ended Dec. 28, 2003.

Pizza Inn postpones annual meeting for a second time

January 6, 2004

THE COLONY, Texas—The annual meeting of shareholders of Pizza Inn, Inc. has been moved from Jan. 21, to Feb. 11, signaling increasing tension between the…

Boston Pizza promotes Cordoba to CEO, Pacinda to president

January 6, 2004

VANCOUVER, B.C.—Boston Pizza International Inc. announced the promotions of Mike Cordoba to chief executive officer and Mark Pacinda to president of the…

Pizza toppings maker Patrick Cudahy intros sliced meats line

January 5, 2004

CUDAHY, Wis.—Pizza toppings manufacturer Patrick Cudahy is introducing its new Portion Perfect sliced meats line.

Mercury Payment Systems integrates with PixelPoint Technologies CreditCheck

January 5, 2004

CONCORD, Ontario—PixelPoint Technologies, a leading developer of restaurant POS software, announced the successful integration of the Mercury Payment Systems…

Menu price increase pushes 4Q sales up 2.8% at California Pizza Kitchen

January 5, 2004

LOS ANGELES—California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., reported that comparable-restaurant sales increased approximately 2.8 percent in its fourth quarter, which ended…

Pizza delivery driver robbed, raped by teen gang

January 5, 2004

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—A female pizza delivery driver was robbed and raped by a group of teenagers, including a 13-year-old, Tallahassee police said Monday.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Profits say a lot about a business, but an employee survey may say more.

January 5, 2004

Want to know what your employees think about your business? Jim Laube recommends you give them a chance to sound off through an employee survey.

December sales at Pizza Hut corp. stores jump 4%

January 5, 2004

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Yum! Brands Inc. today reported that same-store sales at its U.S. Pizza Hut corporate units rose 4 percent for the four-week period ended Dec.

Papa John's marks 20th B-day with 2-for-1 pizza offer

January 4, 2004

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—To mark its 20th birthday celebration, Papa John's is offering customers an aggressive two-for-one pizza deal.

SERVICE: Boost beverage sales with these simple table-side tactics.

December 30, 2003

With so many toppings varieties, a pizza is easy to upsell. But as Paul Paz points out, upselling to premium beverages requires some salesmanship.

MARKETING: Pick the winning headline and watch your business soar

December 30, 2003

As Kamron Karington explains, successful marketers test their messages and their methods before spending money on advertising.

NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Pair attempts Pizza Hut robbery with cordless drill

December 30, 2003

INDEPENDENCE, Mo.--A father and son are in jail after attempting to rob a Pizza Hut with a cordless drill on Dec. 29.

Mad cow impact on cheese prices expected to be negligible

December 30, 2003

LYNDEN, Wash.--Dairy market analyst Jerry Dryer believes recent concerns over mad cow disease will have a negligible effect on cheese prices as other market…

Wounded pizza delivery driver recovering from second '03 robbery

December 29, 2003

OXON HILL, Md.--A pizza delivery driver who suffered life-threatening bullet wounds to his back and stomach during a Dec. 29 robbery and shooting, is now…

New CEO at Restaurant Brands, NZ and Aussie Pizza Hut franchisee, making changes at struggling company

December 29, 2003

AUCKLAND, New Zealand--New Restaurant Brands CEO Vicki Salmon blames former management for the troubles that have hit the company over the past few months, and…

Battle for the Board at Pizza Inn

A flurry of Securities Exchange Commission filings details a looming showdown between 417-unit Pizza Inn's board of directors and its largest shareholder…

Boston Pizza eyes 7 new N.W. U.S. sites

December 28, 2003

PORTLAND, Ore.--Boston's The Gourmet Pizza wants to open seven restaurants in the next six years in Washington and Oregon.

Domino's Pizza survey: Two-thirds of U.S. staying home New Year's Eve

December 28, 2003

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--As Americans count down to midnight this New Year's Eve, Domino's Pizza projects it will deliver about 1 million pizzas.