Q4 comps still strong at Papa John's Pizza

January 9, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After three strong quarters in 2006, Papa John's International said its positive comparable-store sales momentum stalled in the 13 weeks…

Fox hosts call pesos-for-pizza trade 'unpatriotic'

January 9, 2007

NewsHounds.us: "Fox and Friends" hosts criticized Antonio Swad, founder and owner of Pizza Patron, for a new policy in which his stores accept pesos in payment…

Comps leap 6.9% in Q4 at California Pizza Kitchen

January 9, 2007

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen said comparable-store sales rose 6.9 percent for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006. In 2005, comps rose 5.3 percent…

ACON Investments acquires Peter Piper Pizza chain

January 8, 2007

WASHINGTON D.C. — ACON Investments has acquired Peter Piper Inc., a dine-in pizza and entertainment restaurant chain that owns, operates and franchises 13…

Papa John's Pizza launches 'Fling It & Wing It' campaign

January 8, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's Pizza is inviting armchair quarterbacks across America to test their throwing arms for a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl…

Vocelli Pizza rolls One, Two, Free promo

January 8, 2007

PITTSBURGH — Vocelli Pizza launched a chain-wide One, Two, Free promotion.   According to a news release, the offer includes one "grande" pizza with two…

Gourmet all the way for Stone Hearth Pizza

January 7, 2007

MSNBC.com: As Stone Hearth Pizza prepares to open its third Massachusetts unit, founders of the gourmet pizza chain envision 20 stores in the Boston area. The…

Pizza Patrón taking pesos for pies

January 7, 2007

DALLAS — Pizza Patron is accepting Mexican pesos along with U.S. currency at each of its 59 locations nationwide.   According to a news release, the program is…

Pizza Hut fires at Domino's Pizza, Papa John's with new ads

January 7, 2007

The Courier-Journal: Pizza Hut's taking off the gloves with a new ad campaign that makes direct comparisons of its pan pizza to Domino's and Papa John's…

Pizza Ranch brings back original employees to celebrate 25th anniversary

January 4, 2007

Sioux County Index: It's been 25 years since The Pizza Ranch opened its doors in Hull, Iowa. Now 136 stores strong, the chain celebrated by inviting its…

Industry heavyweight, Magruder, appointed Pizza Delight CEO

January 4, 2007

MONCTON, New Brunswick — Pizza Delight Corp. has appointed 36-year restaurant industry veteran Ron N. Magruder its president and chief executive officer. …

Welcome to the foodservice future

Restaurant tech whiz Jim Melvin envisions a future filled with revenue-boosting, customer-operated purchase devices.

Figaro's Pizza intros Italian thin-crust trio

January 2, 2007

SALEM, Ore. — Figaro's Pizza is rolling out its Italian Thin Crust Trio including Traditional, Pesto Chicken and Chicken Bacon Ranch pies.   According to a…

Pizzeria manager murdered during attempted robbery

January 1, 2007

The Associated Press: A gunman shot and killed the assistant manager of a Fort Wayne, Ind., pizzeria during a robbery early Dec. 31. Employees of Tasty Pizza…

Bellissimo Foods expands distribution to Mexico

January 1, 2007

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Bellissimo Foods Company LLC, a leading distributor of pizza and Italian food products, announced that Nascent Wine Company Inc. has…

PAR Tech intros iSIVA Delivery software

January 1, 2007

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corp. recently unveiled its iSIVA Delivery software, which improves management of delivery and catering operations with…

Same-store sales remain positive for restaurant industry

December 28, 2006

WASHINGTON — The outlook for the restaurant industry remains optimistic going into 2007, despite a modest decline in the National Restaurant Association's…

Bowl games mean big business for Oklahoma pizzerias

December 27, 2006

The Daily Oklahoman: From the big chains to the independents, Oklahoma pizzerias are gearing up for Oklahoma State University's and University of Oklahoma's…

N.Y. independent pizza operator first to eliminate trans-fats

December 26, 2006

PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y.  — Carlo D'aquinni, owner of Amore Pizzeria & Café, welcomed the recent ban on trans-fats in New York. D'aquinni claims he was the…

Domino's combines eBay with Anything Goes Deal

December 26, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Beginning Jan. 1, Domino's Pizza stores are offering the Anything Goes Deal: Any large pizza, on any crust, with any toppings for $9.99. …