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Domino’s same-store sales decline for the first time in 10 years

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 14, 2021

The pizza chain’s U.S. comparable store sales declined 1.9% but were up 15.6% on a two-year basis.

Technology

Basil Street will put pizza robots in airports

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 14, 2021

The company is partnering with Prepango to launch up to 200 automated kiosks in airports over the next year and a half.

Financing

BurgerFi has big plans for a small-scale Anthony’s Coal Fired concept

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 12, 2021

Executives from the better burger brand, which announced a deal to purchase the casual-dining chain for $161.3 million this week, said they intend to turn a pared-down, fast-casual Anthony’s prototype into a growth vehicle.

Food

Menu rollouts pick up the pace in October

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 12, 2021

Global flavors trend at Firehouse, Ledo Pizza and Cava; Newk’s, Sweetgreen and Dog Haus play up plants; Toasted Yolk and Eggs Up Grill go big on breakfast; and Krispy Kreme and Eureka get spooky.

Technology

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy takes stake in Slice

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 12, 2021

The media mogul will use his large following to help attract more pizzerias to the tech platform.

Financing

The flurry of IPOs is apparently driving up valuations

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2021

The CEO of Papa Murphy’s owner said larger companies are asking for higher prices, but smaller company valuations are “more reasonable,” says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

BurgerFi to buy Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza for $161.3M

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2021

Ian Baines will become the CEO of BurgerFi once the deal is closed while the private equity firm L Catterton will become one of its largest shareholders.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s owner has some labor problems

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2021

MTY Global says it is delaying openings and closing some restaurants during the week because it cannot find enough workers.

Food

Pizza Hut marks the 25th anniversary of its iconic stuffed crust, celebrating both old and new global iterations

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 06, 2021

The chain was the first to bring Stuffed Crust Pizza to consumers, with more than 40 variations launching in the years since. Innovation continues at R&D headquarters around the world.

Leadership

Pizza Hut names David Graves U.S. president

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2021

He will take over for Kevin Hochman, who had been interim president while also heading KFC in the U.S.

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