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Emergency Pizza and loyalty drove Domino's sales last quarter

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2024

The pizza chain's transactions increased late last year, largely due to the unique buy-one, get-one-free promotion and growth in its reconfigured Domino's Rewards loyalty program.

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Podcast transcript: Cici's President Jeff Hetsel

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2024

The executive of the pizza buffet chain discusses video games, technology, labor costs and my favorite pizza in this transcript of the most recent episode of the podcast A Deeper Dive.

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Slimmed-down Pizza Inn and Pie Five continue profitability streak

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 01, 2024

Parent company Rave Restaurant Group said it made about $600,000 during its second quarter, about twice its net income from a year ago.

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How Cici's Pizza is becoming more like Chuck E. Cheese

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Jeff Hetsel, president and COO of the pizza buffet chain, joins the podcast to talk about the brand’s focus on games and what that does to its business.

Leadership

Papa Johns' international chief is leaving the company

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2024

Amanda Clark, who has helped boost the pizza chain’s development in the U.S. and globally, is leaving to take a CEO role “at another company in the franchise industry.”

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A global Domino's operator blames some sales issues on the Middle East

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2024

Domino's Pizza Enterprises blamed sales weakness in Asia on consumer rejection of American brands over the Israel-Palestine crisis.

Food

Pizza Hut customers get a little swice on their slice with new LTO

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2024

The chain’s latest research and trends are guiding the culinary team toward the flavors and pizza styles most in demand.

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Papa Johns wants to grow internationally, but first it must close some restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2024

The pizza chain plans to “right size” its U.K. market this year, closing some unprofitable stores as it prepares many markets for growth.

Leadership

Cooper’s Hawk exec named CEO of MOD Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 08, 2024

Beth Scott replaces co-founder Scott Svenson in the role. He is shifting to an executive chair position.

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Papa Johns plans more marketing and more locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2024

The pizza delivery chain’s franchisees will increase their marketing contributions while the brand plans to add a new incentive to encourage new units. But it is also increasing its supply charges.

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