CORRECTION: Domino's Pizza Aus. hires tech firm to speed Internet order rollout

March 21, 2006

BRISBANE, Australia—Domino's Pizza Australia New Zealand has hired JSA Digital to speed up the expansion of its online ordering program throughout its entire…

Fox's Pizza Den turns 35

March 21, 2006

PITTSBURGH—Fox's Pizza Den is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The company was founded by Jim Fox Sr., in 1971 and has grown to become a 265-unit, 100-percent…

Technomic study finds rising interest in restaurant gift cards

March 21, 2006

CHICAGO—Consumer use of restaurant gift cards is growing steadily, according to restaurant research firm, Technomic.

Little Caesars Pizza to announce new growth plans

March 20, 2006

Detroit Free Press: Little Caesars Pizza says the recession years are behind it and it's announcing an aggressive growth plan to add hundreds of sites to its…

Talking Points: Tim Pulido, new CEO at Shakey's Pizza

March 19, 2006

In February, former Pizza Hut exec Tim Pulido became CEO of Shakey's Pizza. His plan for effecting the once-great chain's revival centers on defining its…

Restaurant design experts to offer free advice at NRA Show

March 19, 2006

CHICAGO—Attendees of the 2006 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show needing design help can get it for free in the Ask the Design…

Pizza Pizza and Pepsi partner on 'flashing can' contest

March 19, 2006

TORONTO—Pizza Pizza and Pepsi-Cola Canada have paired up to promote their "Find the Flashing Can" contest.

Papa John's Pizza swings into King Kong pizza, DVD promo

March 19, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's is partnering with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to promote its new Papa's Kong-sized specialty pizza, while treating…

Mama Lena's menus world's largest pizza

March 16, 2006

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Rob Carrabbia, owner of Mama Lena's Pizza House, believes he is selling the world's biggest commercially sold pizza, known as "The…

Comps still climbing at Pizza Express

March 16, 2006

Manchester Evening News: Gondola Holdings, operator of Pizza Express, Ask and Zizzi chains, said comparable-store sales for the eight weeks ended March 5 rose…

Scuttlebutt: Hell Pizza for sale and potential Domino's target

March 16, 2006

WELLINGTON, N.Z.—New Zealand-based Hell Pizza is understood to be up for sale and could be a target for purchase by Domino's Pizza Australia and New Zealand…

Restaurant industry raises $12 million for Katrina victims

March 15, 2006

WASHINGTON — The National Restaurant Association and the American Red Cross raised more than $12 million through Dine for America, a nationwide "dine out…

Founder of Tricon Global dead at 80

March 15, 2006

Senate approves health insurance plan for small businesses

March 15, 2006

WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions approved legislation that would make health insurance more affordable and…

Yum! Brands to buy back $500M shares

March 15, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. said it has approved the buyback of an additional $500 million worth of the company's shares over the next 12 months. In…

Pizza Hut marketing chief resigns after tough 2005

March 14, 2006

AdAge.com: Disappointing 2005 results at Pizza Hut have cost its chief marketing officer his job. Tom James, who had been with the chain since 2002, will be…

Incredible Pizza plans to open six stores in '06

March 14, 2006

Springfield Business Journal: Five-unit Incredible Pizza Co. plans to more than double its size by opening six stores in 2006. The…

Felt and Lubesky made intl. VPs at Papa John's Pizza

March 14, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's International announced the promotions of Myles Felt and Ray Lubesky to the posts of vice president of international operations.

Mama Mimi's Take 'n Bake takes Pizza Festiva crown

March 14, 2006

LAS VEGAS—Jodi and Jeff Aufdencamp, owners of Mama Mimi's Take 'n Bake Pizza in Columbus, Ohio, took the $2,000 first prize in the 2006 Pizza Festiva contest…

FireFly recognized as 2nd fastest growing private company

March 13, 2006

A revenue increase of 534 percent from 2001 to 2003 helped FireFly Technologies earn the title of second-fastest-growing Private Company in Oregon. ... Read…