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Domino's Pizza to be primary sponsor on Waltrip Busch racer

March 16, 2005

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza will be the primary sponsor of Michael Waltrip Racing's No. 99 Busch Series car during the Sam's Town 300 race in Las Vegas…

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Pizza makers are the secrets behind perfect pies

March 16, 2005

The New York Times: All over the country, from Phoenix to New York to New Haven, pizza is now made by obsessed creative types on a mission, eaten by…

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MARKETING: It's not difficult to learn, but it's tough to master

March 16, 2005

There's no shortage of marketing ideas in the pizza industry, but there is a dearth of operators who know how to market.

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Breadeaúx Pizza and Country Kitchen co-brand 24 units

March 16, 2005

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Nearly a year ago, Breadeaúx Pizza and Country Kitchen began combining operations in cobrand units. Since that time, 24 Country Kitchen…

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Papa John's U.S. ops strengthen in '04, UK arm weakens

March 16, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International released its 2004 annual report on March 10. Following are some highlights:

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Pizzeria distributors Pohl Food Service and R&R Specialty Foods merge

March 16, 2005

MINNEAPOLIS — Pohl Food Service has announced it has merged with R&R Specialty Foods of Minneapolis. According to a news release, the two companies will…

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Shrewd pizzeria staff helps nail check thieves

March 16, 2005

Greely Tribune: An odd call for pizza and an even stranger delivery attempt resulted in the recovery of a checkbook that a couple was using illegally.

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Mr. Gatti's gets new chief financial officer

March 16, 2005

AUSTIN, Texas -- Mr. Gatti's Inc. announced it has appointed Steve Burt to the newly created position of chief financial officer.

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Brotherly drive: Scavio Trio growing Paesan's Pizza

March 16, 2005

The Business Review: Fifteen years ago, Papa Scavio offered sons Lorenzo, Vinnie and Frank a choice: money for college tuition or to use for a business. All…

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Domino's Pizza Australia confirms IPO probe

March 16, 2005

BRISBANE, Australia — Domino's Pizza Australia has confirmed it is investigating the possibility of an initial public offering of its 317-unit Australian and…

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Domino's Pizza Australia eyes 500 units post IPO

March 16, 2005

The Courier-Mail: Domino's Pizza Australia hopes a public offering later this year will ignite a growth spurt that will push its store count to 500 units in Oz…

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Wise words from simple, successful men

March 16, 2005

According to these pizza operators, there's no need to search for secrets to success in this business. Just doing the basics better than your competitor will…

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Gouch, Cordova made VPs at Eatza Pizza

March 16, 2005

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Eatza Pizza announced it has promoted Kim Gouch to vice president of marketing and Ronn J. Cordova to vice president of franchise…

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Pizza Hut franchisee in Poland, Czech Republic, set for IPO

March 16, 2005

Interfax Information Services: American Restaurants, or AmRest, which operates the Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants in Poland and the Czech Republic, is planning…

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Aussie Pizza Haven franchisee struggles amid Domino's purchase rumors

March 16, 2005

The Courier-Mail: The operator of the last Pizza Haven franchise in the Australian state of Queensland is being forced to pay his weekly rent for an empty shop…

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Two more years: Papa John's COO, Epps, gets extension

March 16, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bill Van Epps, chief operating officer for Papa John's, has received an extension on his employment agreement through Aug. 31, 2007.

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