Pizza Hut U.S. posts flat comps in September

October 11, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands, parent company of Pizza Hut, said comparable-store sales at the chain's 1,800 domestic company-owned units were flat for the…

3Q sales down, profits up at Domino's Pizza

October 11, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domestic same-store sales at Domino's Pizza fell 3.1 percent for the third quarter ended Sept. 10, 2006. According to a regulatory filing…

Pizza powerhouses face tough tests

Sales declines at Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza demonstrate the challenge of staying on top. PizzaMarketplace takes a look at their numbers and others', too.

Bermuda pizza operator facing sanctions for immigrant delivery drivers

October 10, 2006

The Royal Gazette: A Bermuda pizza chain operator was warned he has violated the country's strict immigration rules by using foreign delivery drivers. …

Pizza Patrón rolls out Fiesta Wings

October 10, 2006

DALLAS — Pizza Patrón announced the addition of Fiesta Wings to its menu.   According to a news release, the oven-roasted bone-in wings are available in three…

3Q comps at California Pizza Kitchen rise 5.6%

October 10, 2006

LOS ANGELES — California Pizza Kitchen reported comparable-store sales for its third quarter ended, Oct. 1, 2006, rose 5.6 percent versus 7.1 percent a year…

Losses mount as Pizza Inn continues to rebuild

October 10, 2006

THE COLONY, Texas — Losses continue to add up at Pizza Inn, a chain struggling to return to its profitable past.   According to a regulatory filing, the…

Report criticizes Pizza Hut N.Z. credit card handling

October 9, 2006

Stuff: A consumer watchdog group in New Zealand has warned Pizza Hut patrons not to use credit cards when ordering delivery pizzas because it says the company…

Pizza Express owner sold to Cinven in $1.6 billion deal

October 9, 2006

The Scotsman: Private equity group Cinven has agreed to buy Pizza Express owner Gondola Holdings in a cash-and-debt deal worth about £900 million (U.S. $1.6…

Is a pizza franchise right for you?

If you want to succeed in the pizza business, a proven franchise system could prove a good bet.

Pizza customers want greater credit card security

October 3, 2006

Consumer.org.nz: When a Christchurch, N.Z., woman ordered a Pizza Hut meal in August, the receipt she received included her name, address, phone number, full…

Pizza customers want greater credit card security

October 3, 2006

Consumer.org.nz: When a Christchurch, N.Z., woman ordered a Pizza Hut meal in August, the receipt she received included her name, address, phone number, full…

Comps for Sept. and Q3 up 4 percent at Papa John's Pizza

October 3, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's Pizza said domestic system-wide comparable-store sales for the five weeks ended Sept. 24, 2006, increased 4.6 percent (composed…

Mushroom prices slicing pizzerias' profits

Weather and energy costs have combined to tighten mushroom supplies, and that means prices are rising sharply.

Caller I.D., police sting nails pizza driver thieves

October 1, 2006

Dayton Daily News: When pizza store employees recognized a cell phone number they suspected was connected to a pizza driver robbery, they called police. A…

Busy signal

October 1, 2006

Improving technology and solid ROI are making call centers a more attractive investment for pizza companies

NRA says Restaurant Performance Index declined in August

October 1, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry softened somewhat in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Restaurant operators need young workforce, experts say

October 1, 2006

At the Mid-Atlantic Expo, the NRA Chairman and the Restaurant Doctor say it's time to pass on the responsibility to your crew.

Stopping customer erosion

October 1, 2006

Moving Targets finds new customers and 'mails them to your door

NRA opposes minimum wage increase based on CPI

September 28, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — In November, voters in six states including Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and Ohio will decide whether to raise their…