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Chuck E. Cheese's founder developing chain for grown-ups
May 30, 2005
USA Today: Nolan Bushnell, the creator Atari and Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater, is developing what can be considered a Chuck E. Cheese's for the older…
read nowTaming turnover
May 29, 2005
Domino's Pizza is hoping to reduce management turnover with the launch of an e-learning initiative in partnership with the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowFidelity intros CallWorks Mini sequencer
May 26, 2005
NOVI, Mich. — Fidelity Communications announced the unveiling of its new CallWorks Mini Call Management System.
read nowAmazing Jake's Pizza Factory to open mega-eatertainment unit in July
May 24, 2005
The Business Journal of Phoenix: A 75,000-square-foot family entertainment center by the name of Amazing Jake's Pizza Factory is set to open in Mesa, Ariz., in…
read nowPapa John's levies pizza delivery fee at corp. units
May 24, 2005
The Courier-Journal: Citing rising gasoline and labor costs, Papa John's began charging a $1 fee for pizza deliveries from its 430 corporate units effective…
read nowFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Prime partner
May 19, 2005
Experts say pizza operators can save money and time when they establish a prime vendor agreement with a supplier.
read nowPerfecting pizza delivery dispatch
May 12, 2005
No amount of correct order taking and great pizza baking can overcome mistakes at the delivery dispatch area. Now, however, technology and operator procedures…
read nowOPERATIONS: Image might not be everything, but it's vitally important in pizza
May 8, 2005
As Jim Moran points out, many operators underestimate the value customers place on the image of a pizza store and its employees.
read nowDomino's Australia merges with Mad Dog Pizza
May 8, 2005
news.com.au: Domino's Pizza has taken a huge bite out of New Zealand's fast food industry by merging with Christchurch, Australia-based Mad Dog Pizza.
read nowMr. Gatti's Pizza wants to grow 'eatertainment' units
May 8, 2005
Austin Business Journal: Mr. Gatti's wants to take a bigger bite of the "eatertainment" market through an expansion of its GattiTown/GattiLand concept in…
read nowPapa John's names Franchise Operators of the Year
May 4, 2005
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International has named three franchise groups as its Franchise Operators of the Year, according to a news release.
read nowOPERATIONS: Pizza toppings price trend shows no sign of reversing
April 24, 2005
What does the stoppage of beef exports to Japan have to do with the pizza business? A lot, if you're talking toppings prices.
read nowEatza Pizza inks development deals for 14 units.
April 21, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Eatza Pizza Inc., a 26-unit all-you-can-eat buffet concept, announced the signing of development agreements it expects will add 14 stores…
read nowShop owner invents 'handy' pizza tray
April 14, 2005
Flushing Times-Ledger: VIPizza owner Franco Oddo hopes to revolutionize the pizza business with a new serving tray. The cardboard serving platform has handles…
read nowPizzeria owner profits from 'open book' management style
April 12, 2005
Chicago Tribune: Everyone who works at Nick Sarillo's restaurant knows everything about the place, including how much Sarillo pays himself, his cheese costs…
read nowDomino's filling a gap in the U.K.
April 7, 2005
Manchester Evening News: Domino's is opening more branches in Manchester, England, and creating up to 300 jobs in the area.
read nowCHEESE MARKET ANALYSIS: Cheese price volatility is here to stay
April 3, 2005
Bad news pizza operators: Strong cheese demand and tightly managed milk supplies have combined to make cheese prices volatile for the past year, and experts…
read nowFinesse the flavor with cheese blends
April 3, 2005
According to a 2003 Market Facts study, more than 75 percent of pizza eaters prefer at least two types of cheese on their pies. Among their favorites…
read nowConsistent every time
April 3, 2005
The phrase "parbaked shell" may not ignite passion in the heart of an artisan pizza maker, but to Jim Fox's ears, it's the sound of success.
read nowSame ingredients, broader menu
April 3, 2005
David Miller probably didn't think his humble Peproni Roll was all that exciting when he put it on the menu at DoubleDave's Pizzaworks in 1984. All it took to…
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