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May 22, 2012 at 10:51AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
THE COLONY, Texas, May 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If you have a taste for Asian fare, Pie Five Pizza Co. invites you to indulge with the introduction of the Sweet Thai Pie!
Rather than a typical marinara sauce, this pie features a sweet chili sauce with hints of fresh basil and includes diced chicken and a colorful pepper medley. The Sweet Thai Pie is available as a limited-time offer through July 16 at all six Pie Five locations across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Made with fresh ingredients, baked to order, and ready to enjoy in less than five minutes, the Sweet Thai Pie pays tribute to tastebuds craving a tangy Asian flair in their fast-casual pizza visit.
"This signature pie offers that perfect flavor combination of sweet sauce with tender chicken found in true Asian cuisine... |
May 01, 2012 at 11:45AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
May 01, 2012 // Franchising.com // HOUSTON, Texas – Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZI), an international pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, is expanding in Houston with its newest addition now open at 11003 Antoine Dr.
The building at 11003 Antoine Drive had formerly been a Pizza Inn location a few years ago and now, by popular demand, Pizza Inn is back in the area. The latest Pizza Inn location is offering customers delivery and carryout service from a full menu, including signature pizzas, wings, sandwiches, and Pizzerts® that will please the whole family.
“We are thrilled about sharing the taste and quality that Pizza Inn has to offer with our guests in Houston,” said franchise owner Hatem Alyousef... |
April 02, 2012 at 12:11PM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
THE COLONY, Texas , April 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI), today announced its sixth restaurant is now open at 3400 E. Hebron Parkway on the corner of Midway and Park, in Carrollton, Texas.
To celebrate the new opening, Pie Five is offering guests the opportunity to register to win free pizza for a year at www.piefivepizza.com.
"Pie Five has created a new way to experience pizza, and our guests love it," said Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn Holdings. "There's been a tremendous demand from our Dallas-Fort Worth fans, and we're proud to introduce our newest location in Carrollton."
The new Pie Five is more than 2,000 square feet with seating for 69 guests and features dine-in and carry-out service... |
February 13, 2012 at 11:29AM PST | Source: Pizza Inn |
WAXAHACHIE, Texas, Feb. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI), an international pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, is now open in Waxahachie, Texas at 1305 N. US 77.
The city previously had a Pizza Inn that won the community's hearts and now the Hemani family is bringing Pizza Inn back to Waxahachie.
"We are really excited about bringing Pizza Inn to Waxahachie once again and sharing the freshness and quality the brand has to offer with our guests," said family spokesperson Rahim Hemani. "We look forward to being a part of the community and building strong ties."
The Waxahachie restaurant marks the seventh Pizza Inn for the Hemani family, a group that also owns other successful concepts... |
February 13, 2012 at 10:53AM PST | Source: Pizza Inn |
Company Continues to Expand and Invest in New Pie Five Concept
Second Quarter Year-to-Year Highlights:
Revenue was flat as a decrease in food and supply sales was offset by a 32.2% increase in Company owned restaurant sales
Net income decreased $0.3 million to $0.1 million due primarily to $0.2 million of pre-opening costs related to the Pie Five concept
EBITDA decreased $0.4 million to $0.3 million
Domestic buffet-style restaurant same store sales increased 0.4% while total domestic same store sales declined 0.2%
Revenue from international franchising increased 26.4% to $0.3 million
The Company opened three additional Pie Five restaurants
A total of seven franchised and Company owned restaurants were opened in the quarter
THE COLONY, Texas, Feb... |
January 31, 2012 at 9:34AM PST | Source: Pizza Inn |
Five Lucky Guests Will Win Free Pies for a Year
THE COLONY, Texas, Jan. 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the name says it all. Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its fifth location with a new restaurant at 15250 North Dallas Parkway near Beltline and the North Dallas Tollway. Five lucky guests will also win free pies for a year in honor of the occasion. People can sign up for a chance to win at www.piefivepizza.com.
"We have redefined fast-casual dining for our speed in creating pies as well as our speed in developing stores," said Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. "This new address marks the perfect way to start this year, and we're not done yet."
Pie Five Pizza, which has grown to five locations in seven months, has created a new pizza dining experience, giving customers the option of any sauce and topping combination or one of 12 specialty pies on the menu, assembled before them on a 9-inch Crispy Thin or Classic Pan crust, baked and ready to eat in less than five minutes... |
January 05, 2012 at 4:22AM PST | Source: Pizza Inn |
THE COLONY, Texas, Jan. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) has named Jerome L. Trojan, III as Chief Financial Officer. Trojan joins the company at a time of considerable growth, bringing strong financial experience in leadership roles for private and publicly-traded companies in the small cap space and in franchising.
"Jerry is a great addition to our executive team as we embark on an exciting year," said Charlie Morrison, CEO and President for Pizza Inn Holdings. "Our brands continue to make progress that positions us for further opportunity, reflected in our financial performance and in the addition of stores for Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co."
Trojan previously served as Chief Financial Officer for CLST Holdings, a publicly-traded company based in Dallas... |
December 13, 2011 at 10:54AM PST | Source: Pizza Inn |
THE COLONY, Texas, Dec. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location today at 6370 Camp Bowie Blvd. in Fort Worth.
Pie Five has opened four locations across Dallas-Fort Worth in six months, offering customers the option of any sauce and topping combination or one of 11 specialty pies on the menu. Each pizza is assembled in front of the customer on a 9-inch Crispy Thin or Classic Pan crust, baked and ready to eat in less than five minutes.
More than 5 million possible combinations of made-to-order individual pizzas, minus the wait, have resulted in a surge of business for the new and unique fast-casual experience.
"At Pie Five, the customer gets to decide. There are no limitations... |
November 21, 2011 at 10:42AM PST | Source: Pizza Inn |
Third location in six months continues rapid DFW expansion for the chain.
Dallas grand opening celebration to raise money for The North Texas Food Bank.
THE COLONY, Texas, Nov. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pie Five Pizza Co., the fast-casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI), has officially landed in Dallas. On Nov.18th, the company hosted the grand opening of its newest restaurant at 4447 N. Central Expressway at the intersection of Knox and I-75.
The new addition marks the third Pie Five Pizza Co. to open in just six months. Following successful openings in Fort Worth and in Irving, plans for further development throughout DFW continue as the brand attracts more loyal customers with a love for fresh, gourmet pizza made to order and cooked in less than five minutes... |
November 04, 2011 at 7:38AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
New Recipes Are Winners of Companywide 2011 Culinary Challenge
THE COLONY, Texas, Nov. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Look out comfort food. Things just got a lot tastier thanks to the winners of the 2011 National Culinary Contest at Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI). The annual event that invites recipes from franchise owners and employees across the restaurant chain to propel select dishes onto the national menu is celebrating two new items to the lineup: the Grilled Cheese Pizza and the Buttered Cinnasugar Pizzert.
"Our Pizza Inn team members know our customers so well. The Grilled Cheese Pizza and Buttered Cinnasugar Pizzert are proof, once again, that great ideas and delicious recipes can come from the field," said Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn... |
November 04, 2011 at 7:33AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
THE COLONY, Texas, Nov. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pie Five Pizza Co., the fast-casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI), opened its second location yesterday in the Las Colinas neighborhood on the corner of MacArthur & Royal, at 6440 N. MacArthur Blvd., in Irving, Texas.
Fast pizza with fast expansion plans are behind the quick development of the new location that set out to win the hearts and stomachs of customers with a passion for fresh, gourmet pizza in less than five minutes, according to Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co.
The Irving addition comes two days after Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. announced a $4 million credit facility to continue expanding the concept... |
November 01, 2011 at 5:55AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
THE COLONY, Texas, Oct. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) today announced an amendment and restatement of its term loan credit facility with Amegy Bank that expands the term facility by $4.0 million, providing additional capacity for continued growth of company-owned Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn stores.
"Amegy Bank has been a valuable partner in executing the growth plan of our heritage buffet-style restaurant concept and in the growth and development strategy of our new Pie Five fast casual concept," said Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn. "The expansion in the facility demonstrates confidence from Amegy and Pizza Inn in our new fast casual Pie Five restaurant concept."
"Amegy Bank is excited to build upon our existing relationship with Pizza Inn as it continues to grow its business and expand its concepts to include the new Pie Five restaurants," said Amegy Bank Dallas CEO and President Matt Hildreth... |
October 19, 2011 at 6:50AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
THE COLONY, Texas, Oct. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) today announced the expansion of the Pizza Inn® concept in China. The international pizza chain, recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, recently celebrated the opening of a new location in the City of Hangzhou in the Zhejiang province as the first of a five-store agreement that will expand the Pizza Inn® chain and grow a new prototype for the China market.
Through a new development agreement with Hangzhou Restaurant Management Company Ltd., Pizza Inn has unveiled a new design -- a full-service restaurant with high-end decor and a broader menu to offer a more upscale occasion to Chinese consumers... |
October 03, 2011 at 4:12AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
ABILENE, Texas, Sept. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It's double the love in Abilene, Texas, with the opening of a second location today for Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI). The international pizza chain, recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, opened doors to its newest restaurant at 4138 Ridgemont Drive.
Franchise owners Charles Verner, Russ Verner and Gene Gonger, ramped up for the new Pizza Inn after the success of their first location at 849 N. Judge Ely Blvd. in the north part of town.
"We could see that Pizza Inn was a growing chain with a lot of room for expansion," said Russ Verner about their decision to add a restaurant on the south side.
The new buffet restaurant seats 160 people, employs 57 people, and offers delivery service, allowing Pizza Inn to reach demand throughout the city... |
September 22, 2011 at 4:00PM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
This September on KERA's CEO with Lee Cullum
September 22, 2011 // Franchising.com // DALLAS/FORT WORTH – Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn (Nasdaq:PZZI), speaks with KERA host Lee Cullum on this month's episode of CEO. Pizza Inn opened its first pizzeria on Dallas' Mockingbird Lane in 1958 growing to 800 franchises before falling hard and filing for bankruptcy in the late 80s. Morrison, who took over as CEO in 2007, details the strategy that led to the company's turnaround, the subsequent rebranding of the nostalgic eatery and his plans for the company's domestic and international growth. The chief executive also discusses the company's celebrated launch of Pie Five Pizza Co., a fast-casual gourmet chain catering to young urbanites, stating, "It's a new take on pizza... |
September 15, 2011 at 10:26AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
A New Concept and Strong Same Store Sales are the Basis for Continued Earnings Growth
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Highlights:
The Company opened the first ″Pie Five Pizza Company″ prototype restaurant on June 3, 2011 and results have exceeded expectations
Net income for the year increased 16.6% to $1.4 million
Fourth quarter revenue increased 10.0% and fiscal year revenueincreased 5.3%
Domestic same store sales increased 4.3% in the fourth quarter driven by a 5.0% increase in same store sales for domestic buffet-style restaurants
Revenue from international operations increased 10.7% to $1.1 million for the fiscal year
Fiscal year sales for Company owned restaurants increased 45... |
August 18, 2011 at 7:54AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
Ruston, Louisiana-resident Eugene Pangilinan wins seven-day Caribbean cruise Entire city invited to "cruise over" to Pizza Inn for $8 carryout pizza through August THE COLONY, Texas, Aug. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Get your sea legs ready!" That's what national chain Pizza Inn (Nasdaq:PZZI) told Ruston, LA-resident Eugene Pangilinan, when they showed up on his doorstep Friday, Aug. 12, to announce he had won a seven-day/six-night Caribbean cruise in Pizza Inn's national "Boatload of Fun" sweepstakes.
When Pangilinan answered and saw JoJo, the company icon, Pizza Inn employees and local franchise owner, Scot Brasuell, holding balloons and a pizza, he knew something big was happening. Pangilinan won the grand prize - a seven-day/six-night Caribbean cruise for four... |
August 04, 2011 at 5:17AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
August 04, 2011 // Franchising.com // THE COLONY, Texas – Pizza Inn, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZI), an international pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, has appointed Andy Wittman as Culinary Operations Manager. Formally a Field Business Consultant for the company, Wittman brings more than 15 years industry experience to the roll.
"We're extremely excited to have Andy join the culinary team," said Charlie Morrison, President and CEO of Pizza Inn. "Ever since he began working with Pizza Inn over two years ago, his dedication to the brand was obvious and it's a pleasure to see him grow within the company."
Wittman recently served as Pizza Inn's Field Business Consultant with 39 franchised units under his care... |
July 01, 2011 at 8:29AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
SPRINGDALE, Ark., July 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI), an international pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, is now available in Springdale, Ark.
A new Pizza Inn delivery/carryout location opened at 1395 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd., and marks the fifth location for multi-unit franchise owner Flash Market Convenience stores. As part of a large travel center, the Springdale Pizza Inn is offering customers delivery and carryout service from a full menu, including large-sized pizzas made with fresh dough that can feed the whole family.
"Pizza Inn allows us to offer more than the personal pan pizza people think of at a local convenience store," said Keith Brown, of Flash Market... |
June 03, 2011 at 10:02AM PDT | Source: Pizza Inn |
Upscale brand to serve custom pizzas made fresh to order in less than five minutes. Company has plans to franchise up to 100 locations a year. Restaurant to target urban lifestyle centers in major markets. June 03, 2011 // Franchising.com // THE COLONY, Texas – Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) is redefining the pizza dining experience with the launch of Pie Five Pizza Co., a new fast-casual concept that will offer more than five million combinations of custom made, fresh to order individual pizzas baked in less than five minutes.
The first restaurant opens today, June 3, in Fort Worth, at 2600 W. 7th Street in Montgomery Plaza, blending an industrial chic design in an upscale neighborhood, complete with revolutionary ovens and a skilled crew behind the counter... |
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