Pizza Marketplace releases industry study

Report outlines trends and issues facing the pizzeria business.

Pizza Pan launches ONOSYS online ordering system

June 18, 2009

CLEVELAND -- ONOSYS, the leading provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for pizza, quick-service and casual restaurants, has completed a system…

Former Pizza Hut employee admits role in robbery

June 18, 2009

Northwest Arkansas Times: A Pine Bluff, Ark., man faces a 10-year prison sentence after admitting that he helped rob a Fayetteville Pizza Hut restaurant where…

Parents of murdered delivery man sue Domino's Pizza for $15M

June 18, 2009

MassLive.com: The parents of a murdered pizza delivery man have filed a $15 million wrongful death suit against Domino's Pizza in what their lawyer says is an…

Shooting at Conn. pizzeria prompts examination of late-night service laws

June 18, 2009

The Hartford Courant: After shootings at Papa's Pizza killed one and wounded four others nearly two weeks ago, Hartford is considering at least two options to…

CiCi's Pizza discounts buffet for 2-week special

June 18, 2009

COPPELL, Texas -- CiCi's Pizza is offering a special discounted price on its endless buffet for two weeks. Now through June 28, guests can dine from the…

Arsonist who accepted pizza for payment sentenced

June 18, 2009

The Austrailian: An Australian man who burned down a Papa John's for $800 and a promise of free pizza from a rival pizza operator was sentenced to six years…

zpizza on Parents magazine Top 10 list

June 17, 2009

Zpizza ranked No. 6 on Parents magazine's list of Top 10 Best Fast Casual Restaurants in 2009.   "You can't top this place for pizza. You can choose from…

Maine becomes 3rd state to require menu labeling

June 17, 2009

AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci has signed three bills designed to combat the problem of obesity in the state, including one on menu labeling. …

Pizza for the Hungry to donate 30,000 slices to homeless shelters

June 17, 2009

MANHATTAN, N.Y. -- Nonprofit multicultural arts company eyeBLINK is donating 2,500 pizzas to homeless shelters in 25 states this week as part of its Pizza for…

Pizza Patrón comps up 3.4% in May

June 17, 2009

DALLAS -- Pizza Patrón has announced that system-wide comparable sales increased 3.4 percent in May, exceeding company expectations. The company was helped by…

Domino's promos American Legends line with online photo contest

June 17, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Domino's Pizza is conducting a "legendary, yet cheesy" online photo promotion in honor of Domino's American Legends pizzas, the company has…

HSI's New Mobile iPod Touch POS System

Hospitality Solutions International debuts its revolutionary new handheld POS system for iPod Touch and iPhone platforms.

Russo's New York opens Texas location

June 16, 2009

DALLAS -- Anthony Russo, owner of RUSSO'S NEW YORK Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, has announced the opening of the first Russo's Italian Kitchen restaurant in the…

Papa Murphy's receives Zagat survey accolades

June 16, 2009

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Papa Murphy's International has announced it was recently ranked among the five leading chains in the Top Food and Top Service categories…

Flippers Pizzeria opens in downtown Orlando

June 16, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Flippers Pizzeria is bringing its passion for pizza to downtown Orlando with the opening of a location at 80 W. Grant St., the company has…

Boombozz Famous Pizza to expand to Indianapolis

June 16, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Boombozz Famous Pizza has announced it has signed an agreement with Naptown Pizzeria LLC Inc. to open eight units throughout the…

Pizza Fusion to be served in schools, universities

June 16, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion have announced a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and…

Straw Hat celebrates 50 years, launches franchise program

June 15, 2009

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- As Straw Hat Pizza celebrates its 50th anniversary in July, the company has announced aggressive plans to double in size to more than 10…

Papa John's announces management changes, 'Papa John' road trip update

June 15, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International Inc. has announced the appointment of senior vice president, corporate communications, Chris Sternberg to the…