Web ordering: From computer to makeline

Pizza operators pursuing online ordering options see it less as a means of replacing phone orders, and more as a way to grow ticket averages.

New store design now the focus of Donatos Pizza

June 20, 2006

Columbus Business Journal: Donatos Pizza didn't close seven Philadelphia-area stores in May because they weren't profitable. Rather, the 173-unit chain wants…

NRA applauds Senate rejection of big minimum wage hike

June 20, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association praised the Senate for voting down an amendment to S. 2766, the Fiscal Year 2007 Defense Authorization…

Papa John's opens 50th pizzeria in South Korea

June 20, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's announced the opening of unit No. 50 in South Korea.

Emerging Concept: RedBrick Pizza

RedBrick Pizza is a slick, solid concept. But can it grow from 60 pizza restaurants to 12,000 in just 10 years?

Eureka Pizza phasing out 'buy 1, get 2 free' deal

June 18, 2006

Northwest Arkansas Times: Eureka Pizza is best known for its "buy one pizza, get two free" deals, but that strategy is being phased out to pave the way for…

The topping upsell

June 14, 2006

Pushing pizza toppings is part and parcel to Richard Weil's livelihood. It's a sales strategy responsible for 25-percent guest check sales increases at Lone…

The one-button answer to corporate accounts

June 14, 2006

Dwayne Northrop's pizza chain has a problem — a good one, but still a problem. Many of the 26 Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza units are located near…

POS systems make marketing easy

June 14, 2006

When it came time to open the first franchised Pablo's Pizza, founder Paul Knaysi didn't want to make the same mistake he'd made at his original location: not…

Turning newcomers into lifetime customers

June 14, 2006

Moving to a new home is an expensive venture, but according to the United States Postal Service, the spending goes on long after the trucks pull away.

The red-hot Hispanic market

American pizza sales have been largely flat for years, but it appears new growth could come from the rapidly growing Hispanic population.

Pizza maker fends off robber with dough poker

June 12, 2006

WTNH.com: A pizzeria counter worker fought off a knife-wielding would-be robber with a poker used to burst bubbles formed during baking.

High gas prices are cooling restaurant sales

New research shows that the pressure on Americans' discretionary income will force pizza operators to become creative in competing for their slice of the…

Papa John's finds young dads prefer pizza on Father's Day

June 8, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's found that fathers between the ages of 18-34 prefer to eat pizza at home and receive a gift card from his family for Father's…

Passing on gas

A small but growing number of pizza operators are using alternative delivery vehicles to reduce gas consumption. There are upfront expenses, but many find the…

FireFly announces pizza POS Summer Buyback Event

June 7, 2006

HILLSBORO, Ore. — FireFly Technologies announced the first-ever buyback event for old point-of-sale systems.

Aussie Pizza Hut fined $9.6K for roach on pizza

June 7, 2006

Sydney Morning Herald: A Pizza Hut in Newcastle, Australia, was fined more than AUS $13,000 (U.S. $9,600) for selling unsuitable food. One particular pizza…

'Indy' pizzerias in India expect World Cup sales edge

June 6, 2006

The Economic Times: Independent pizzerias in Mumbai, India, believe they will outsell their chain competitors when World Cup soccer matches begin this summer.

Sbarro comps rise 6% in Q1

June 6, 2006

MELVILLE, N.Y.—Comparable-store sales at the pizza-centered Sbarro chain rose 6 percent for the 16 weeks ended April 23 versus 2 percent last year.

zpizza opening 16 stores in 3 months

June 6, 2006

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif . — The zpizza gourmet pizza chain said it plans to open 16 restaurants over the next three months, seven of which will be in California.