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Donatos Pizza intros new prototype, expanded menu

December 18, 2005

Business First of Columbus (Ohio): Donatos Pizzeria Corp. will enter 2006 with a new unit prototype and menu designed to set the course for the future of the…

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In this pinch, pizza will do

December 15, 2005

Associated Press: A man in Easton, Pa., tried to steal a Papa John's pizza-delivery car but couldn't get it out of gear, so he sat inside and ate pizza until…

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Domino's gives out Coca-Cola Zero

December 15, 2005

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza and Coca-Cola are teaming to offer U.S. Domino's customers a chance to taste the new Coca-Cola Zero.

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Labor and love

December 14, 2005

Owning a pizza business with a spouse can be tough, but many couples say they'd have it no other way. Workplace experts say marriages that survive and thrive…

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Future thought: A Quiznos-Pizza Hut cobrand store?

December 14, 2005

Denver Post: Quiznos Sub has put itself up for sale, and industry consultant John Imbergamo views Yum! Brands, owner of the Pizza Hut chain, as a potential…

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Boston Pizza among Canada's 50 Best Managed companies

December 14, 2005

RICHMOND, British Columbia — For the 11th year running, Boston Pizza has been named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.

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OPERATIONS: Workplace safety too often overlooked, experts say

December 13, 2005

In the rush to serve customers, it's easy to overlook workplace safety. But as two experts point out, avoiding workplace injuries is as important to the bottom…

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NRA: Industry sales to top $500 billion in 2006

December 13, 2005

WASHINGTON D.C. — Restaurant industry sales are expected to reach a record $511 billion in 2006, according to the National Restaurant Association's 200…

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Pizza Hut still struggling in Australia

December 13, 2005

National Business Review: Restaurant Brands, master franchisee of Pizza Hut in Australia and New Zealand, said the brand's ongoing battle to boost sales in the…

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Pizza driver beaten, robbed and left in creek

December 12, 2005

Gainesville.com: A pizza delivery driver was found in a creek on the morning of Dec. 9 after he was beaten and robbed the night before. Gainesville Police said…

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Pizzeria and health board agree on use of plywood peels

December 12, 2005

Nation's Restaurant News: A 2-year dispute between owners of Marion's Piazza and the Greene County (Ohio) Combined Health District over the restaurant chain's…

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Uno's continued changes reflected in 'lighter' fare

December 11, 2005

Chicago Tribune: Ike Sewell, founder of legendary Pizzeria Uno of Chicago, probably would be surprised to see the lighter fare featured in the front of the…

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Moore made COO at Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL

December 11, 2005

LONDON — Domino's Pizza U.K. & IRL has promoted sales and marketing director Chris Moore to the newly created position of chief operating officer.

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Atlanta pizzeria aims to be unique with hare and escargot toppings

December 11, 2005

Georgia State Signal: Piebar, a new pizzeria in Atlanta, is combining eccentric ingredients to create a unique event for diners. Escargot with wild mushrooms…

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Marco's Pizza throws party for returning Iraq vets and families

December 11, 2005

TOLEDO, Ohio — About 180 members of the 983rd Engineering Battalion of the Ohio Army Reserves returned home from a tour of duty in Iraq on Dec. 7 to a pizza…

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Big profits for food cost fanatics

December 8, 2005

Pizza operators will try about anything to boost their profits, but those who dedicate themselves to using food cost software promise their diligent efforts…

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Papa John's sues former Chicago pizzeria franchise group

December 8, 2005

Crains Chicago Business: Papa John's has sued a group of pizza operators charging them with infringement of trademarks and operating stores as "fronts" for…

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