Overcoming an identity crisis

The conversion of five Pizza Magia stores into Snappy Tomato Pizza units was confusing for customers. But after nearly eight months, a lot have learned the…

A positive spin on pizza

April 9, 2006

A great review from a food critic is typically a blessing for the pizzeria owner whose business soars following the report. But such good press went nearly for…

Put a finger on security

April 9, 2006

For most of the last century, workers "punched in" at an actual time clock to track payroll, but clocks have been replaced gradually by streamlined electronic…

Taming your toppings use

April 9, 2006

If you think portion controls aren't important, ask customers if it bothers them to get a heavily topped pizza one day and a scantily topped one the next.

Papa John's adds 'Pizza Preview' graphics to Web ordering service

April 9, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Papa John's announced the addition of consumer-friendly graphics to accompany menu choices on the chain's online ordering site, papajohns.com.

Pizza driver robbed, then fired for breaking protocol

April 9, 2006

The Star: A Domino's Pizza delivery driver in Shelby, N.C. was fired for breaking company rules on April 5 after he was attacked and robbed by four youths.

Growth: A capital idea

April 7, 2006

You want to take your small but successful pizza company to the next level, but lack growth capital. Take heart, because private investment in the restaurant…

Domino's Pizza launches Chicken Kickers in Australia

April 6, 2006

BRISBANE, Australia—Domino's Pizza Australia and New Zealand is launching a Chicken Kickers side item made from 100 percent chicken breast meat, breaded and…

Domino's Pizza UK & IRL hires new training, development manager

April 4, 2006

LONDON—Domino's Pizza UK & IRL has appointed Brett Stallworthy to the newly created position of national manager of training and development.

Well-maintained equipment

April 4, 2006

Running a pizzeria is tough enough without having to learn equipment maintenance. And when the business is as large as 84-unit PJ COMM Acquisition Corp.…

Teens charged with attempted murder of pizza driver

April 2, 2006

TampaBays10.com: Two Spring Hill, Fla., teens have been charged with the attempted murder and armed robbery of a Pizza Hut delivery driver on March 28. Driver…

ADF signs POS deal with SpeedLine for 200 Pizza Huts

April 2, 2006

LYNDEN, Wash.—ADF Companies of Fairfield, N.J., announced the selection of SpeedLine Solutions as the exclusive POS provider for its 200 Pizza Hut restaurants.

Profits in the face of food cost

March 30, 2006

Adding side items to a pizzeria's menu drives incremental profits, reduces veto votes and, when properly packaged and marketed, promotes value.

MICROS rolls out WS4 terminals in 92 Bertucci's

March 30, 2006

COLUMBIA, Md.—POS provider MICROS Systems announced that 92-unit casual dining chain Bertucci's Corp., is deploying 442 MICROS Workstation 4s (WS4) to replace…

Eatza Pizza unit posts strong sales in hurricane-battered Mississippi

March 23, 2006

LAUREL, Miss.—Six months ago Mark and Ashley Stapp of Laurel, Miss., relocated their family to Scottsdale, Ariz., in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. To make…

Eatza Pizza poised to open 18 units in 2006

March 22, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Eatza Pizza said it plans to add at least 18 new buffet units throughout the United States in 2006.

CORRECTION: Domino's Pizza Aus. hires tech firm to speed Internet order rollout

March 21, 2006

BRISBANE, Australia—Domino's Pizza Australia New Zealand has hired JSA Digital to speed up the expansion of its online ordering program throughout its entire…

Restaurant design experts to offer free advice at NRA Show

March 19, 2006

CHICAGO—Attendees of the 2006 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show needing design help can get it for free in the Ask the Design…

Restaurant industry raises $12 million for Katrina victims

March 15, 2006

WASHINGTON — The National Restaurant Association and the American Red Cross raised more than $12 million through Dine for America, a nationwide "dine out…

Incredible Pizza plans to open six stores in '06

March 14, 2006

Springfield Business Journal: Five-unit Incredible Pizza Co. plans to more than double its size by opening six stores in 2006. The…