Pizza

Investors looking for exposure to one pizza takeout name may want to consider Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) over Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), at least according to KeyBanc. The Analyst: Eric Gonzalez initiated coverage of Papa John's with an Overweight rating and...

The bullish case for Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) is based on expectations for the pizza chain to show strong earnings growth over the coming years — and the near-term Street estimates are too pessimistic, according to Cowen. The Domino's Pizza Analyst: Andrew Charles upgraded...

Pizza's status as a family-friendly staple is here to stay, American Flatbread owner Brad Sterl told Benzinga. 40 Pounds A Year: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the average person reportedly consumed close to 40 pounds of pizza a year, Sterl said. Despite a surge in demand for pizza during...

Major restaurant chains announced new menu options this week, including Domino's Pizza, Inc's. (NYSE: DPZ) first new pizza item launch in eight years. Burger And Tacos From Domino's: Cheeseburgers and tacos often arrive at the consumer's door soggy and cold but Domino's has a...

Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) released Tuesday preliminary comparable sales results for August that marked ongoing strong sales performance in North America and internationally. What Happened: Papa John's said preliminary estimated same-store sales for the second month of...

Pizza chain Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) reported second-quarter results that showed that signaled a continuation of its recent growth and momentum. The secret ingredient behind a 28% North America same-store sales growth is quite simple, Papa John's CEO Rob Lynch said on CNBC...

Global fast food giant Mcdonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) reported second-quarter results Tuesday that show that the fast food chain needs to "fight" back against a major decline in the breakfast category, Evercore ISI analyst David Palmer said on CNCB's "Squawk on the Street....

Pizza Packet is a maker of single-serve condiment packets for pizza chains. Benzinga had the opportunity to catch up with CEO David New to talk about some of the latest trends in the pizza industry. No Sign Of Pizza Fatigue: Pizza Packet has seen 1,000% growth in its online orders since February,...

Pizza chain Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) deserves credit for rolling out a turnaround plan that started to show signs of success prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Wedbush. The Papa John's Analyst: Nick Setyan initiated coverage of Papa John's' stock with an...

Pizza chain Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) has a new pie fit to satisfy the appetite of retired NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal. What Happened: As one would expect, a pizza fit for Shaq is extra large in size and topped with extra cheese and extra pepperoni, Papa John's said...

Planning a wedding is hard enough, and postponing it due to the coronavirus pandemic is even worse. While a delicious and free pizza won't replace the joy associated with a new marriage, it will lift spirits — or so says pizza chain Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) What...

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a 2012 tweet she prefers Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) over rival Yum! Brands, Inc.'s (NYSE: YUM) Pizza Hut. So why is this making news? Because it's 2020. What Happened: McEnany not only prefers Domino's over Pizza Hut, but...

Pizza delivery company Slice secured a new $43 million Series C funding on Tuesday from global investment firm KKR & Co (NYSE: KKR). On Thursday, KKR's co-head of next-generation technology, Jake Heller, explained the rationale behind backing the company amid a very competitive market...

Pizza chain Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) recorded its best month ever in April, and its momentum is only partly due to COVID-19 headwinds, CEO Rob Lynch said Wednesday on CNBC's "Power Lunch." April Momentum For Papa John's  North American comparable sales...

Consumers are no longer stocking up pantry staples and are instead shopping for sweets, frozen pizzas and salty snacks, according to data from Acosta. First-Time Online Shoppers Older households and families living in the hardest-hit regions are showing signs of escalating concerns amid the...