A Chilling Increase

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

March 10, 2002

Like 'em or not, pizzeria operators should take note of the growth of frozen pizza sales at groceries.

Contract conflict may end school pizza fund-raiser

March 10, 2002

A profitable student fund-raiser at a North Texas high school is in jeopardy because of contractual conflicts over the sale of pizza.

Stock traders give mixed reviews on pizza stocks

March 10, 2002

Some stock traders are smiling on pizza stocks, while others are wearing concerned frowns.

Judge recommends punishment for Pizza Magia in case against Papa John's

March 7, 2002

U.S. Magistrate Judge James D. Moyer has recommended that Pizza Magia be found in civil contempt regarding its pretrial conduct in an ongoing trademark…

Delivery driver fakes robbery, keeps cash to pay overdue bills

March 7, 2002

In an attempt to get money to pay overdue phone bills, a Belconnen, Australia pizza delivery driver lied about being robbed while on the job.

Domino's credits store ops and marketing for record '01 sales

March 6, 2002

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Dave Brandon, chairman and CEO of Domino's Pizza says maintaining its 2001 record sales pace through 2002 will come from a mix of continued…

Sale of TurboChef ovens to Subway hints at strong pizza sales

March 6, 2002

DALLAS -- TurboChef Technologies, Inc., announced it will sell 115 of its high-speed C-3 ovens to 100 Subway franchises in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Subway…

A Call for Simplicity

March 6, 2002

Operators who use one-number call centers claim they not only streamline operations, they boost productivity and sales volume.

Tomato sauce again proven helpful in fighting cancer

March 5, 2002

A study published in the March 6 Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that regular consumption of tomato sauce and other tomato-based foods lowered…

''Heartfelt' gift of $130,000 donated by Boston Pizza franchisees

March 5, 2002

RICHMOND, BC -- Boston Pizza franchisees, employees helped raise a record $130,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation during the company's annual Valentine's…

Hedging on Price

For pizzeria operators who want to counter cheese costs for the long term, experts advise using the milk futures market.

Domino's Pizza posts record results for 2001

March 4, 2002

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Domino's Pizza announced record results for fiscal year and fourth quarter 2001 (ended Dec. 30).

Revenue up 24% for '01 at Chicago Pizza & Brewery

March 4, 2002

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc. reported strong revenues for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2001.

Panago rolls out wireless payment terminals for delivery

March 4, 2002

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Panago, a 150-store pizza chain, launched a new payment service called Debit at the Door, on March 1. The service allows customers to pay…

Regional pizza chains grab four top-10 spots in national Awards of Excellence survey

March 4, 2002

VILLA PARK, Calif. -- Four pizza chains took top-10 spots in the third-annual Quick-Track Awards of Excellence, a major consumer research study on fast-food…

Papa John's confirms Feb. '02 sales decline

March 4, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- On March 5, Papa John's International, Inc. confirmed domestic systemwide comparable sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 24, declined 3.…

Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL sales rise 20% in 2001

March 3, 2002

Comparable store sales at Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL grew 20 percent last year, the company reported Feb. 15.

Former Pizza Hut execs to franchise Cici's in Colorado

March 3, 2002

Dallas-based Cici's Pizza plans to open as many as 100 low-priced buffet pizza stores in Colorado over the next decade.

Robber gets 10-year sentence for pizza store hold-up

March 3, 2002

Troy Jones, an 18-year-old native of Zion, Ill., received a 10-year prison sentence on Feb. 27 for robbing a pizza shop near Chicago.

Suprema closes Calif. plant, 160 jobs lost

February 28, 2002

Suprema Specialties West, a cheese-making plant in Lathrop, Calif., closed abruptly on Feb. 28, taking with it some 160 jobs and leaving multiple dairies…