Pizza News
Papa John's net openings hit 10-year high
Papa John's International Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 25, 2011, which included a 5.2 percent comparable sales jump, boosted by international growth. Fourth …
NRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship
The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship. In this position, she will help …
Pizza Hut franchisee acquires 36 more units
Kansas-based NPC International Inc. has completed the acquisition of 36 Pizza Hut units, including five fee-owned properties located primarily in and around Jacksonville, Fla., for $18.8 million from …
CiCi's Pizza launches program to grow veteran franchisee base
CiCi's Pizza has announced the launch of the CiCi's Patriot Program to offer veterans a path to business ownership. As part of the program, the company will waive its franchise fee for the first …
CiCi's launches new advertising campaign
CiCi's Pizza rolls out its new advertising campaign, titled "There's More Where That Came From," this week featuring TV, digital and in-store elements. The campaign's first spot will introduce the …
Private equity firm buys stake in Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $25 million credit facility to an affiliate of private equity firm The Quilvest Group to purchase a stake in Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Inc. The financing …
Domino's UK sets sights on mobile payments in 2012
Domino's UK has had plenty of success from its digital initiatives in the past year, and the company has no plans to rest on its laurels. According to a story in New Media Age, Domino's will focus …
Snappy Tomato Pizza spices up March Madness
Burlington, Ky.-based Snappy Tomato Pizza, has introduced its new March Madness promotion "Snappy's Fiery Four." Guests who order one of Snappy's Fiery Four items – 20 hot wings, a large …
California legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools
California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal – Assembly Bill 1678 – calls …
Traveling wood-fired pizza kitchen concept rolls out
Amooré Pizza, a new traveling wood-fired pizza kitchen concept, is making its debut in Franklin, Tenn., where it will be featured at the Taste of Williamson Fundraiser for the local United Way …
Gas prices rise after Iran cuts oil supply
Cheese Average block cheese prices were up a penny last week to $1.48 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, from $1.47 the previous week. Prices closed at $1.47 Monday and $1.48 Tuesday through Friday …
1099-K: Online payments and the IRS
By Katei Cranford In the United States, IRS tax form 1099-K, Merchant Card and Third Party Network Payments, has just landed on the desks of merchants who accept and make transactions online. Aimed …
How the pizza segment can embrace children's nutrition
When restaurant industry experts opined about what trends will be big in 2012, children's nutrition topped lists across the board, from the National Restaurant Association to market research firms …
Pizza Hut's mobile app now available in France
Pizza Hut has introduced an iPhone ordering application in France, available free at the Apple App store. According to Mobile Commerce Daily, the app allows customers to browse the menu, locate …
Pizza box mini plates idea wins design award
Three inventors have come up with an idea to add greaseproof perforated paper to pizza boxes, to separate the box from the pizza and act as mini plates. Called "Paper Dish," the design was created by …
SmartAVI serves up SignWall digital menu board solution
SmartAVI Inc., a provider of digital signage and video/audio/control signal distribution and switching over UTP/STP and fiber optic cable, today announced the release of its American-made SignWall …
Flippers Pizzeria rolls out new specialty pizzas
Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria has introduced a variety of new menu items following a year of expansion and remodeling. New to the menu is the Roasted Chicken Caprese Flatbread, served on …
Pizza Patron targeting new markets for growth
Texas-based Pizza Patron announced that it is rebooting its franchising push in 2012 and targeting strategic new markets, while also adding more stores in existing ones. The company's goal is to open …
Commentary: Pinterest offers restaurants another way to communicate with customers
Editor's note: This post was originally published on SmartBlog on Restaurants. For more foodservice news, sign up for Restaurant SmartBrief. By Andre Kay, CEO and CMO for Sociallybuzz Social network …
Report: Pizza segment focuses on value for growth
By focusing on value pricing, pizza restaurants have continued to perform well, despite unpredictable economic conditions. A new report from market research firm Mintel shows that the pizza segment's …
