Loop Pizza Grill shows School is Cool

July 24, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As part of The Loop Pizza Grill's School is Cool program, students here can receive a welcome back certificate from their teachers that…

Papa John's Pizza buys 43 Arizona franchised units

July 24, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's purchased 43 franchised units located in and around the Phoenix and Flagstaff, Ariz., markets from two related franchise groups.

Pizza acrobat tosses in national spotlight

July 23, 2006

The Lancaster News: Acrobatic pizza tossing was once a hobby for Pizza Works owner Siler Chapman. But as a member of the World Pizza Champions team, Chapman…

Late pizza staffers told to work for free

July 23, 2006

The Sunday Mail: The manager of a Domino's Pizza outlet in Perth allegedly told employees they would have to work five extra minutes without pay for every…

Pizza Nova expanding to Québec

July 23, 2006

TORONTO — Pizza Nova said it plans to open its first Québec unit in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Papa Gino's promotes McManama to SVP, brand development

July 23, 2006

DEDHAM, Mass. — Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches has promoted Michael McManama to senior vice president of brand development. According to a news…

Pizza Nova expanding to Québec

July 23, 2006

TORONTO — Pizza Nova said it plans to open its first Québec unit in the fourth quarter of 2006.

'Anticipation clock' added to Domino's Pizza Australia's Web order portal

July 20, 2006

Queensland Business Review (Australia): Pizza customers now can track the progress of their Internet orders from the oven to their door in real time under an…

Pizza Inn named preferred supplier for 2006 Asian Games in Doha

July 20, 2006

NRA Show to remain in Chicago

July 20, 2006

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association (NRA) announced that the annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will remain at…

Panera Bread expects Crispani pizza to lift sales 5%

July 19, 2006

Barron's Online: Panera Bread, the fast-growing bakery-cafe chain, believes its new flatbread pizza, called Crispani, will lift sales 3 percent to 5 percent…

Zpizza expanding to Tucson market

July 19, 2006

TUCSON, Ariz. — zpizza, the Newport, Beach, Calif.-based fast-casual pizza chain plans to open two units in the Tucson area by spring of 2007.

Pizza Hut comps drop 7% in July

July 19, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands, parent of Dallas-based Pizza Hut, reported the chain's comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended July 15, 2006, declined …

2Q sales slide at Domino's Pizza, but profits rise

July 19, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 4.9 percent slip in second quarter domestic comparable-store sales didn't hurt profits at Domino's Pizza during the period ended June 18…

2Q sales slide at Domino's Pizza, but profits rise

July 19, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 4.9 percent slip in second quarter domestic comparable-store sales didn't hurt profits at Domino's Pizza during the period ended June 18…

Pizza Vino intros two new wines

July 18, 2006

LODI, Calif. — Pizza Vino announced the introduction of two new wines: Pizza Vino Pinot Noir and Pizza Vino Cabernet, both from California. The whole Pizza…

Pizza is an ethereal experience at Da Michele

July 18, 2006

Denver Post: With only two pizza choices on the menu, an American might not be excited about Da Michele's offerings. But as the historic Naples, Italy…

Pizza Hut franchisees donate $1.5 million to Wichita Boys and Girls Club

July 17, 2006

DALLAS — In honor of Pizza Hut's history and tradition in Wichita, 11 area Pizza Hut franchisee groups announced they will make a $1.5 million contribution to…

NRA joins Healthy Dining to promote healthful menu choices

July 17, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association and the California-based Healthy Dining Program are launching a groundbreaking Web site designed to help…

Papa John's Pizza hires U.K. managing director

July 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International has hired Ian Saunders as its managing director of its United Kingdom operations.