Earth Alive Resources introduces all-natural RapidAll cleaner

November 20, 2006

WATERLOO, Quebec — Earth Alive Resources is introducing RapidAll, an all-in-one janitorial and sanitation cleaner that does not harm humans, animals or the…

Q3 comps up 4.8% at Sbarro

November 20, 2006

MELVILLE, N.Y.—Quick-serve pizza and pasta chain, Sbarro, posted a 4.8 percent increase in comparable-store sales for the 12 weeks ended Oct. 8, 2006.

For healthful pizza, go with the grain

Whole-grain and high-fiber make pizza healthful.

Wood Stone intros gas-fired oven dedicated to Naples-style pizza

November 19, 2006

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Wood Stone has introduced a new gas-fired oven dedicated to production of Naples-style Pizza.   According to a news release, the new oven…

Snappy Tomato Pizza rolls out Loaded Potato Pizza

November 19, 2006

FLORENCE, Ky. — Snappy Tomato Pizza is rolling out a new Loaded Potato Pizza system-wide in November.   According to a news release, the pie performed nicely…

Small business owners can't find quick cash, survey says

November 19, 2006

ATLANTA — A new survey shows small business owners are unsure where to turn for fast access to capital. This leads many owners, restaurateurs included, to file…

NPC, Pizza Hut franchise group, posts Q3 loss

November 16, 2006

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchise group with 816 units, reported sales were up but profits were down for…

Bill Larson, founder of Round Table Pizza, dead at 73

November 16, 2006

CONCORD, Calif. — Round Table Pizza founder Bill Larson died Nov. 16 following a long battle with cancer, the company said. Larson was 73. He is survived by…

Only 2% of consumers will eat Thanksgiving at restaurants

November 16, 2006

CHICAGO — Technomic said consumers are evenly split on where they plan to eat Thanksgiving dinner this year.   According to a recent consumer study, 4…

Pizza Hut rolls out $5 medium pizza deal

November 16, 2006

DALLAS — Just in time for the holidays, Pizza Hut is launching a bargain-based promotion centered on three medium, one-topping pizzas for just $5 each.   "The…

Nasdaq delisting possible for Pizza Inn

November 15, 2006

THE COLONY, Texas — The Nasdaq stock exchange has informed Pizza Inn it faces delisting if the 378-store chain fails to meet at least one of three minimum…

BREAKING NEWS: Pizza Hut prexy, Hearl, gets tasty promotion at Yum

November 15, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands, parent of Pizza Hut, announced Peter Hearl has been promoted to chief operating and development officer at Yum, making way for…

Q&A with John Schnatter

The founder of Papa John's Pizza talks about its turnaround.

Stock option correction to cost Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza about $25 million

November 14, 2006

IRVING, Texas — CEC Entertainment Inc., parent of Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza, announced in a regulatory filing that it will restate past financial statements to…

Hunting for great pizza in L.A.

Caioti Pizza Cafe owner Ed LaDou locates Los Angeles's best pizzas.

Wood Stone intros compact Bistro 4355 oven

November 13, 2006

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Wood Stone Corp. has introduced the newest member of its Bistro line of ovens, the Bistro 4355.   According to a news release, the 4355 is…

Prankster stings 3 pizzerias for hundreds in false orders

November 13, 2006

LocalNews8.com: At one Idaho Falls home, $750 worth of pizzas shows up, and the homeowner says she didn't order any of them. The result is a loss for three…

Pizza chefs buying wood-burning ovens in quest for perfect pies

November 12, 2006

Chicago Tribune: Jonathan Goldsmith's wood-burning oven is imported from Italy and made for pizza making only, he said. The owner of Spacca Napoli considers…

Wood Stone intros new coal-fired oven

November 9, 2006

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Wood Stone is unveiling a new oven dedicated to coal-fired, stone-hearth cooking.   According to a news release, the oven is designed to…

Amici's Pizza in Berkley selling gluten-free pies

November 9, 2006

Hometownlife.com: In October, Amici's Pizza and Living Room in Berkley, Calif., began offering gluten- and wheat-free crusts. Co-owner Jennifer Stark said the…