OPERATIONS: Monaghan's maxim was never to put the cart before the horse

November 10, 2003

One of Jim Moran's mentors was Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan, who told him that calculated, patient growth is essential to long-term success.

Pizza delivery driver murdered in Phoenix'—UPDATED 11/7/03

November 6, 2003

PHOENIX—A pizza delivery driver returning to his car after bringing an order to an apartment complex was shot to death on the night of Nov. 2.

JUSTCHEX signs agreement with Domino's Franchisee Association, offers new state fee collection option

November 2, 2003

OXNARD, Calif.—JUSTCHEX, LLC, a provider of an Internet-based electronic check recovery process for returned checks, announced it signed an Affinity Partner…

Dion's Pizza manager accused of sexual harassment, wrongful termination

November 2, 2003

ALBURQUERQUE, N.M.—A manager of a Dion's Pizza unit was charged in court on Oct. 28 with sexual harassment and wrongful termination of four female employees.

Donatos Pizzeria switching to Wincor Nixdorf POS units

October 27, 2003

AUSTIN, Texas—Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizzeria has begun a systemwide conversion of its POS systems to Wincor Nixdorf units.

Rash of pizza delivery driver robberies concerns Cincinnati operators

October 26, 2003

CINCINNATI-A rash of delivery driver robberies has pizza operators across the Greater Cincinnati area concerned.

Locals oppose new Domino's Pizza store, say it would be one fast-food shop too many

October 26, 2003

EDINBURGH, Scotland-The opening of a Domino's Pizza store in the affluent Stockbridge neighborhood faced a recent setback when locals said the business would…

Hungry Howie's Pizza promotes Cuffaro to VP of franchise development

October 21, 2003

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich.-Steve Jackson, president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, Inc., announced that Bob Cuffaro has been promoted to vice president of franchise…

Q3 comp-sales rise 3.4% at Chicago Pizza & Brewery

October 16, 2003

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc. (Nasdaq: CHGO) reported that comparable-store sales at its BJ's Restaurants rose 3.4 percent…

Pizza Hut manager charged in robberies of other Pizza Huts

October 16, 2003

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The manager of a local Pizza Hut store was charged on Oct. 16 with arranging recent robberies at two other Pizza Huts.

Papa John's enters China with store in Shanghai

October 15, 2003

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's announced the opening of its first China store on Oct. 13 in Shanghai.

SpeedLine 4.3 release includes take-and-bake pizza enhancement for POS

October 13, 2003

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- SpeedLine's new version 4.3 POS software includes new capabilities for take-and-bake pizzerias, as well as the ability to run special…

Figaro's Italian Pizza signs agreement to open 75 Utah stores

October 12, 2003

SALEM, Ore. -- Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. announced it signed an area development agreement to open 75 stores in Utah over the next 10 years.

Groups protest alleged workers' violations at pizzeria

October 5, 2003

ITHACA, N.Y. - About 50 people gathered on Cornell University's Ho Plaza Oct. 3 to publicize allegations made against Collegetown Pizzeria, accusing the eatery…

NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Police nab under-dressed pizza thief, find gun cache in home of angry customer

October 2, 2003

HARRODSBURG, Ky. -- A man is in the Boyle County Detention Center on several charges related to the attempted theft of a pizza from a Pharaoh's Pizza delivery…

Management buyout of Cici's Pizza complete

September 30, 2003

COPPELL, Texas -- Cici's Pizza have announced that a management-led buyout of the company was completed on Sept. 22.

Ithaca pizza shop accused of labor abuses

September 30, 2003

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Campus groups at Cornell University and local Ithaca organizations held a press conference on Sept. 29 claiming the owner of College Town Pizza…

California Pizza Kitchen survey suggests pizza choices reflect personalities, political choices, more

September 30, 2003

LOS ANGELES -- Research released by California Pizza Kitchen indicates that keeping a watchful eye on the pizza preferences of family, friends and coworkers…

Papa John's adds Hawaiian and BBQ chicken, bacon pizzas to menu

September 28, 2003

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's has introduced two new specialty pizzas: Barbeque Chicken & Bacon and Hawaiian Barbeque Chicken.

2002: A Year in Review

Sluggish sales amid a sputtering economy didn't stop the pizza industry from delivering a year full of highs and lows in 2002