Domino's kicks off 555 Deal contest

June 27, 2007

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In honor of its 555 Deal, Domino's Pizza is rewarding customers who have five letters in their first, middle and last names with gift…

FreshMarx launches new bar code technology

June 27, 2007

MIAMISBURG, Ohio — FreshMarx, a subsidiary of bar-code technology leader Paxar, has introduced a new bar code system designed to help operators manage food…

Marco's Pizza names purchasing VP

June 27, 2007

TOLEDO, Ohio — Don Vlcek, a former vice president of Domino's Pizza, a member of its executive team and president of Domino's Pizza Distribution Corp., has…

Burke launches sliced meatballs

June 27, 2007

Nevada, Iowa — Burke Corporation, provider of fully cooked meat products, is launching a sliced version of its authentic tasting, traditional Italian-style…

NRA reacts to failed immigration bill

June 27, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — The National Restaurant Association today expressed extreme disappointment in the Senate's failure to continue consideration of…

American wins in Italy

California's Tony Gemignani heads back to America as the City of Naples Trophy champ. 

Zpizza expands to NY

June 26, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Gourmet pizza chain Zpizza has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with NYZ Pizza LLC to bring three Zpizza restaurants to…

Domino's begins ad review

June 26, 2007

Adweek: Domino's Pizza has begun a review of national creative duties on its ad account, the company announced. Domino's media spending totaled nearly $17…

Noble Roman's signs another area development agreement

June 26, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS — Noble Roman's Inc. has signed a 34-unit area development agreement for its dual-branded concepts, Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian…

Garlic Jim's joins loyalty marketing program

June 25, 2007

EVERETT, Wash. — Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza has added 40 of its locations to the dining and loyalty program provided by Rewards Network.   In…

Former auto worker begins Little Caesars career

June 25, 2007

FLORISSANT, Mo. — Dale Beck, a former autoworker at Ford Motor Company's St. Louis assembly plant, is opening a Little Caesars franchise location June 26, in…

NRA sends message to move immigration debate forward

June 25, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association June 25 sent a letter to senators expressing the importance of quickly moving forward with the debate…

Hungry Howie's president named entrepreneur of the year

June 25, 2007

DETROIT — Steve Jackson, president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, has received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 Award for the Central Great Lakes…

Noble Roman's signs Ventura County area development agreement

June 25, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS — Noble Roman's Inc. has signed an Area Development Agreement for 18 units for its dual-branded concepts, Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's…

Papa Murphy's selects geoVue for site selection

June 24, 2007

VANCOUVER, Wash. —  Papa Murphy's International has selected Woburn, Mass.-based geoVue, provider of location optimization software, to work with the company…

Di Fara reopens

June 24, 2007

Gothamist: Legendary Brooklyn pizzeria Di Fara reopened this weekend after being shut down by the New York City Health Department. The pizzeria had failed…

Papa John's appoints new board member

June 24, 2007

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International Inc. has appointed Alex W. Smith to the company's board of directors.   Smith, 54, is the chief executive…

Pizzeria pot operation goes up in smoke

June 21, 2007

Cincinnati Enquirer: Sheriff's deputies in Butler County, Ohio, raided the Mia Bella Pizza shop June 19 after a months-long undercover operation. Police said…

Unique Pizza and Subs opens Milwaukee location

June 21, 2007

PITTSBURGH — Unique Pizza and Subs Corp. has opened the first of several planned locations in the Wisconsin market. The store is operated by franchisee John…

UK Dominos in hot water over Hot Stuff pizza

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

June 21, 2007

Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, S.D.): Sioux Falls-based Hot Stuff Foods has filed a lawsuit against the United Kingdom Domino's Pizza chain alleging infringement…