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Pizza

Leadership

Papa Johns' CFO steps down

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2023

Ann Gugino, whom the quick-service pizza chain hired in 2020, resigned as chief financial officer this week. The company said that it is searching for a replacement.

Operations

Blaze Pizza ousts its co-founder and culinary chief

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 22, 2023

Brad Kent, who developed and evolved the fast-casual chain's menu over nearly 12 years, said it was a surprise. Company officials told him they wanted to move in a different direction.

Financing

Domino's CEO bets on himself

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2023

The Bottom Line: CEO Russell Weiner bought more than $1 million in stock earlier this month. But reversing the stock price’s recent slump will take a lot more.

Financing

Domino's executives spend a lot of money on pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2023

The company reimburses its executives for their purchases of Domino’s food, which gives us some insight into their pizza-buying habits. CEO Russ Weiner bought $7,000 worth of pizzas last year.

Technology

DoorDash now accepts cash for first-party orders

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 21, 2023

The delivery company is enabling cash on delivery through its white-label Drive service after pizzerias asked for it.

Financing

Jeff Smith is stepping down as Papa Johns chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The pizza delivery chain also said that it is buying out most of the shares owned by Smith's hedge fund, Starboard Value.

Financing

Uno to sell frozen pizza business to Great Kitchens Food Co.

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 01, 2023

The pizza chain is spinning off the 35-year-old Uno Foods so it can focus more on franchising.

Technology

Slice sees no sign of 'pizza fatigue' at mom-and-pops

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 28, 2023

CEO Ilir Sela says small pizzerias are thriving and even taking share from big chains like Domino's, in part thanks to technology.

Financing

Carryout carries Domino's through a tough period

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2023

The pizza chain’s delivery sales are falling as consumers shift to other options. But its carryout business has become a major source of customers.

Financing

Inflation and consumer shifts take a bite out of pizza demand

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2023

Quick-service pizza delivery chains like Domino's and Papa Johns have reported weaker sales and traffic as consumers look for other options, or simply decide to stay home.

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