Bear Rock Cafe rolls out pizza

August 29, 2006

CARY, N.C. — Fast-casual Bear Rock Cafe restaurants have introduced a new category to the menu with a line of Pizzetas. Five new chef-created Pizzetas are…

Pizzeria gets four 100s on random health inspections

August 28, 2006

The Daily News: Gary's Original Pizza and Deli in Castle Rock, Wash., has received perfect scores on all four of its random health inspections, a virtually…

Clean restrooms equal happy customers

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Your restrooms matter to customers, and, yes, they require constant attention. But at least the process isn't rocket science.

New products take center stage at Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo

August 28, 2006

The Mid Atlantic Region's largest hospitality show exhibits new products and services to improve the food and hospitality business.

U.S. comps up 4.4% at Papa John's Pizza

August 28, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's announced domestic system-wide comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 20 rose 4.4 percent (composed of a 4.…

Godfather's Pizza picks SpeedLine for Enterprise POS

August 27, 2006

LYNDEN, Wash. — Godfather's Pizza announced it will install SpeedLine POS in all of its corporate units.   "SpeedLine has an excellent track record within the…

Papa Gino's renamed Papa Gino's Pizzeria

August 27, 2006

DEDHAM, Mass. — To better reflect its Italian roots, Papa Gino's is renaming itself Papa Gino's Pizzeria and adding a new look to its stores.   According to a…

Pizza Inn to outsource bulk of food distribution

August 27, 2006

THE COLONY, Texas — Pizza Inn announced a significant change to its supply chain management that will reduce costs at its wholly owned distribution division…

Papa John's Pizza hires new international president

August 27, 2006

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International Inc. has appointed Robb Chase president over its international division.   According to a news release, Chase…

Tiny bubbles, big profits for pizzerias

Soda sales are as profitable as ever, but an ever-growing supply of new soft drinks is leading pizza operators to broaden their inventory beyond the fountain.

Intura Solutions inks agreement with Merchant Services Network

August 22, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — POS and management software supplier Intura Solutions LP announced the signing of a co-marketing agreement with Merchant Services Network…

Donatos Pizza opens new concept store in Indianapolis

August 22, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Donatos Pizza opened its newest Indianapolis location Aug. 22, a store design representing a completely new look for the company.   According…

HM Electronics rolls out lightweight, wireless digital headset

August 21, 2006

POWAY, Calif. — HM Electronics Inc. (HME) has incorporated advanced technology and enhanced features into its new Odyssey IQ wireless headset. According to a…

Pizza Hut franchisees raise funds for murdered pizza driver

August 21, 2006

KSTP.com: A group of 80 Pizza Hut franchise stores is starting an online fundraiser for Toua Xiong, a pizza delivery driver shot to death on the job Aug. 6.

Pest practices

Deliberate pest prevention measures in restaurants are essential, because one cockroach can equal 10,000 before you know it.

Phone scam steals business from pizzerias, customer credit card numbers

August 20, 2006

San Francisco Chronicle: Scammers working in California are taking business from pizzerias and stealing customers' credit card numbers by duping telecom giant…

The Pizza Co. goes high-tech with Visa at the door

August 20, 2006

AME Info: Visa has teamed up with Chili's and The Pizza Company outlets in the United Arab Emirates to use wireless technology to accept credit cards at the…

Shakey's Pizza to launch 'Pizza & Grill' concept

August 20, 2006

COVINA, Calif. — Shakey's Pizza announced the rollout of a new concept that will effect a name change for the historic chain: Shakey's Pizza & Grill. …

CiCi's Pizza chooses Sirius for store music

August 17, 2006

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — CiCi's Pizza chain has named SiriusBusiness and its Sirius Satellite Radio product as its background music service for its 600-plus…

Pizza Hut opens large call center in Tennessee

August 17, 2006

The Bartlett Express: Pizza Hut has opened a call center in Bartlett, Tenn., serving 129 restaurants in four states. Aptly named the Customer Mania Center…