March sales flat at Pizza Hut, but still up for first quarter

March 27, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. reported March 28 that estimated sales at its Pizza Hut company stores in the U.S. during the four-week…

Fishing for Toppings

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

March 27, 2002

It's taken some time, but operators have learned that seafood toppings can net new customers.

Noble Roman's reports '01 loss despite revenue gains

March 27, 2002

INDIANAPOLIS -- On March 28, Noble Roman's, Inc., an Indianapolis-based franchisor of pizza-focused foodservice operations announced earnings for the year…

Doctor's Orders: "Tell me where the good pizza is in town."

March 26, 2002

Wondering why his town lacks great pizza, a doctor surmises that making the perfect pie likely isn't as easy as it looks.

Wolverine Pizza Huts reopen, Hawkins takes aim at upscale dining

March 26, 2002

DETROIT -- Wolverine Foods, owner of 118 Pizza Huts, was allowed to reopen eight Detroit-area stores that were closed by the Michigan Attorney General on March…

Extended reporting period shows strong numbers for Restaurant Brands

March 26, 2002

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Fast-food operator Restaurant Brands reported a $23.3 million (NZ) after-tax profit for the 15-month period begun in January 2001 and…

Help and hope for kids comes from gang member turned pizzeria operator

March 25, 2002

NEW YORK -- That Hector Torres owns a pizza shop is ordinary news in New York City. But a look into his past proves that life before pizza was anything but…

Large spike in cheese prices not expected, says USDA

March 25, 2002

CHICAGO -- The USDA said it predicts wholesale cheese prices will remain unsettled over the next two months, but according to its most recent dairy report…

Florida restaurateurs warned about complaint letter scam

March 25, 2002

TAMPA -- A letter-writing campaign by a mysterious patron complaining of bad service has Florida restaurateurs scratching their heads.

Sbarro to offer Galaxy soy-based cheese

March 25, 2002

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Galaxy Nutritional Foods, announced that 800-unit Sbarro has approved systemwide use of its low-fat, soy-based Veggie Mozzarella.

Papa Murphy's using Web for electronic sale of gift certificates

March 25, 2002

The corporate crew at Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake in Vancouver, Wash., can breathe a sigh of relief this holiday season.

Schnatter sells 800,000 shares of Papa John's

March 25, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- According to published reports, John Schnatter, chairman and chief executive of Papa John's International Inc., sold 800,000 shares of…

Danger Zone

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

March 25, 2002

Regular training helps delivery drivers avoid becoming another crime statistic.

Web Site Unseen?

March 25, 2002

Web sites, however pizzeria operators use them, are recognized as more helpful than ever to customers.

Frozen pizza war heats up grocers' coolers

March 25, 2002

Want proof that the cold war is still on? Just glance at your grocer's freezer case.

Investors offered a larger slice of Domino's Pizza India

March 25, 2002

NEW DELHI -- Domino's Pizza is selling a 3 percent stake in its Indian arm to existing foreign investors for about $1 million.

Pizza Inn gets new north Dallas digs

March 25, 2002

DALLAS -- Pizza Inn has completed the relocation of its corporate office, distribution center, training facilities and test kitchen.

Safe Inside the Box

March 25, 2002

Amid the growing number of anthrax deaths, could tamper-proof pizza boxes reduce concerns about food contamination?

Pizza ingredient conquers powerful bacteria

March 25, 2002

Could a slice of pizza a day help keep the doctor away? If recent and promising research on the bacteria-fighting properties of oregano is any indicator, it…

Sbarro struggles in wake of 9-11 attacks

March 25, 2002