PJ's: January Results, Management Shift

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZA – news) announced February 14, 2000 that systemwide comparable sales for the four weeks ended January 23, 2000 increased approximately 3.8%, comprised of a 5.3% increase at company-owned restaurants and a 3.2% increase at franchised units.

The company also announced that its corporate operations, previously based out of Orlando, Florida, will now be based out of the company’s Louisville, Kentucky headquarters and report directly to Blaine Hurst, Papa John’s President and Vice Chairman. Lou DiFazio, Papa John’s Vice President, Operations since October 1998, announced that he will leave the company during the second quarter, electing to remain in Orlando and continue as a Papa John’s franchisee. The company has not yet selected a replacement for DiFazio.

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Chicken Salad Chick to Open First New Mexico–Based Location

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Pretzelmaker to Offer Free Pretzel Bites on National Pretzel Day

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Canadian Franchise Freshslice Pizza to Open First U.S. Stores in Dallas-Fort Worth Market

Freshslice Pizza, the innovative Canadian pizza franchise known for its culture of partnership, productivity, and efficiency, announced that the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX metroplex will be the location of its first two U.S. based franchises, spearheaded by local resident and entrepreneur, Trenton Parks. Marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth, with over 100 stores in […]

Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens Inside Walmart in Aurora, Colorado

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The Human Bean Opens in River Edge, New Jersey

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ItsaCheckmate Unveils Kiosk Solution

ItsaCheckmate, a leading restaurant ordering solutions provider, unveiled its new Kiosk solution, engineered to enhance the visual and operational standards of kiosks in the restaurant industry. This release marks a significant step forward, addressing common user experience and branding limitations found in other offerings. Many of the market’s existing kiosk solutions force brands to compromise on […]

The Human Bean to Host Earth Day Giveback with Planting Partner Trees of the Future

The Human Bean is hosting its annual Earth Day Giveback at all locations across the U.S. next Monday, April 22nd. On this special day, every drink sold will result in one tree planted through Trees for the Future, an international nonprofit with 30+ years of history planting trees and teaching sustainable farming practices in impoverished communities. […]

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