California Pizza Kitchen: Chain of the Year

The secret is in the hearth, and in the people.

Former Papa John's franchisee under indictment

December 25, 2007

Chicago Tribune: At one point, Antoin "Tony" Rezko operated a chain of Papa John's pizzerias that stretched from Chicago into Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and…

Pizza Hut parent raises $15 million for hunger relief

December 20, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc., parent company of the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC restaurant brands, has generated more than $15 million in donations for…

CEO resignation doesn't rattle Shakey's

Plans to revitalize the 53-year-old concept still on track.

Sri Lanka Pizza Huts receive halal certification

December 18, 2007

Pizzas and Other Stuff: Pizza Hut restaurants in Sri Lanka have begun offering halal meat toppings as part of an effort to market to the 1.8 million Muslims…

Marco's Pizza comps up more than 6 percent

December 18, 2007

TOLEDO, Ohio — Year-to-date comparable-store sales at Marco's Pizza exceeded 6 percent through November compared with the previous year, the company…

Unique Pizza and Subs rolls out unique packaging

December 18, 2007

PITTSBURGH — Unique Pizza and Subs Corp. has introduced new boxes featuring photo-quality print on the top, bottom and sides. The bottom of many of the boxes…

Marco's Pizza names marketing VP

December 17, 2007

TOLEDO, Ohio — Marco's Pizza has named Peter Wise to the position of marketing vice president.   Wise formerly served as general manager, executive director…

Arrest made in driver bleach attack

December 17, 2007

WQAD-TV (Moline, Ill.): Police in Clinton, Iowa, have arrested a woman in connection with two different robberies where pizza delivery drivers were…

Pizzeria faces shutdown over bad checks

December 17, 2007

The News-Enterprise (Elizabethtown, Ky.): James Thompson, the manager of Brooklyn Pizza, said the pizzeria is considering offers from potential buyers. The…

Papa John's partners with Junior Achievement

December 16, 2007

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Papa John's International Inc. has partnered with Junior Achievement to help local JA chapters deliver work readiness…

Pizzeria raises $18,000 for troop calls

December 16, 2007

KENTON, Ohio — Michael Angelo's Pizza raised more than $18,000 Dec. 8 for their "We Support Our Troops" fundraiser event. More than $4,500 of the proceeds…

Pizzeria Valdiano named tops in Orlando

December 16, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Pizzeria Valdiano has been named the "Best Pizza in Orlando" for the fifth consecutive year by readers of the Orlando Sentinel.   Pizzeria…

Pizza Fusion launches new Web site

December 16, 2007

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has launched a new Web site that integrates a number of communication and franchise tools to maximize…

Domino's tries to tap 30-minute nostalgia

December 16, 2007

Wall Street Journal: Domino's Pizza dropped its "30 minutes or free" guarantee after a 1993 lawsuit alleged the guarantee led to driver accidents. Ever since…

Pizza Inn names Morrison president, CEO

December 13, 2007

THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn Inc. has named Charlie Morrison as its new president and chief executive officer, the company announced. Morrison has been…

Makeover show with Garlic Jim's to air Dec. 16

December 13, 2007

EVERETT, Wash. — An episode of the ABC television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, where Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza fed the crew is slated to air…

Pizzeria owner acquitted in murder-for-hire

December 13, 2007

New York Daily News: A Brooklyn jury has acquitted a pizzeria owner of cooking up a plan to gun down a mob loan shark and his cousin.   Carmine Polito, 48…

Marco's Pizza fills training post

December 12, 2007

TOLEDO, Ohio — Marco's Pizza has promoted Mark Scibiorski to director of operational training.   Scibiorski, an 18-year veteran in the pizza business, joined…

Boston Pizza comps on the rise

December 12, 2007

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Comparable-store sales at Canadian pizza chain Boston Pizza rose 6.5 percent for the period between Jan. 1, 2007, though Oct. 1…